Human Resources Officer, Recruitment

Introduction ​Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit institution that provides tertiary- and secondary-level healthcare services. Established in 1958 and currently a 300 bed facility, the Hospital was upgraded to a tertiary level teaching hospital in order to respond to the health care needs of the people of East Africa. AKUH, N is a premier provider of ambulatory care and quality in-patient services, including critical care. The University Hospital focuses on providing high quality care, and supports postgraduate medical education in all major clinical specialties. Patients treated at the University Hospital benefit from a team-based approach that ensures a high level of quality care. Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi invites applications for the position of Human Resources Officer Responsibilities ​The incumbent will: Assist in the preparation of job descriptions and role profiles for various positions in consultation with the Heads of Departments and the Manager, Recruitment Assist in designing of advertisements in consultation with concerned Unit Heads/Heads of Departments Assist in screening applications and forward to the concerned units and arrange for interviews/assessments of the shortlisted candidates Conduct interviews of candidates for research and medical staff in assigned areas and make recommendations for selection Prepare comparative analysis of salary packages in order to maintain pay equity and develop offer for selected candidates Make salary offer and explain terms of employment Complete joining formalities for newly hired faculty and staff in assigned areas Liaise with Transport, Travel & Housing Section to ensure arrangements are made for out of station prospective employees Ensure all recruited employees undergo pre-employment physical examination Conduct reference checks prior to any hire Assist in the follow up of obtaining work visas and work permits for all expatriate prospective employees of the University Manage documentation verification prior to hiring of new employees Requirements ​Applicants should: have a Degree in Social Sciences with a Diploma in Human Resources have a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in a busy HR department be proficienct in all MS Office packages have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills be able to work under pressure and maintain strict confidentiality. To Apply Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu Applications by email are preferred quoting the position as the subject. Only short listed candidates will be contacted Applications should be submitted latest by June 16, 2013.