Senior Human Resource Officer at Lusaka Apex Medical University

The LUSAKA APEX MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (LAMU) is a privately owned University, registered under the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013. LAMU is regulated by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), General Nursing Council (GNC), Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) and other regulatory authorities approved under the Law in addition to the Higher Education Authority.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER:

Role Definition-:

To be responsible for execution of HR programs and initiatives within LAMU, provide expertise on people related matters and manage the provision of cost effective Human Resources. Position reports to the Human Resource Manager.

Major Duties and Responsibilities-:

• Implements and maintains human resources policies, procedures and practices in compliance with Labour Laws.
• Participates in managing all activities concerning the sourcing and recruitment, performance management, staff discipline and general administration within LAMU.
• Participates in preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual reports and prepares statistics on requisite Human Resource functions.
• Administers the institutional Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedures, and attends to employees’ grievances so as to create harmonious working relationship between the University Management and all employees.

Essential Qualifications for the Position:

• Full Grade 12 or 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate.
• Degree in Human Resource Management /or its equivalent.
• At least 3- 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management.
• Strong interpersonal relations, high levels of honesty, integrity and confidentiality, self-starter with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Must be fully paid-up member of the ZIHRM.

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