Human Resource Officer-Kakamega

Human Resource Officer-Kakamega at Oasis Healthcare — Kakamega, Kenya.

• To serve as a strategic partner in the implementation of the hospital's overall strategy by supporting the effective delivery of human resource functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, staff development, and compliance.

• Align HR initiatives with hospital objectives to support staff productivity and organizational growth.
• Participate in workforce planning and talent retention strategies.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, including job adverts, shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding
• Support employee grievance handling, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Promote staff engagement and coordinate employee welfare programs.
• Support implementation and monitoring of performance appraisal systems.
• Guide supervisors in setting performance targets and reviewing progress.
• Collaborate in developing performance improvement and capacity-building plans.
• Conduct training needs assessments and recommend appropriate learning interventions.
• Coordinate CMEs and internal/external training programs and track participation.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, hospital policies, and HR procedures.
• Sensitize staff on key HR policies and uphold ethical practices.
• Collate monthly payroll inputs, including overtime, allowances, and deductions.
• Monitor and track leave, absenteeism, contract renewals, and probation confirmations.
• Generate and submit timely HR reports and documentation to relevant stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy HR function, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Membership with IHRM and in good standing
• Strong understanding of HR practices, labor laws, and healthcare HR challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Strategic mindset with ability to balance people and institutional goals.