Human Resource Manager at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Vacancy Number: KN087

USAID Nigeria TB LON Region 1 and 2 Project  

• The TB LON Project is funded by USAID Nigeria and focuses on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and notification, while addressing stigma and discrimination.
• The TB LON region 1 and 2 project is to be implemented by KNCV TB foundation Nigeria to expand the provision of and increase access to TB services among formal and informal health providers through the engagement  of the private sector, umbrella and local chapters of health and allied professional organizations, faith-based institutions, communities and civil society.
• The project is targeted at increasing the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases that are detected, treated and notified to 437,895 within the five year grant implementation period 2020 to 2025 and implemented across 14 states in Nigeria; Bauchi, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Imo and Rivers State.
• The project’s four intermediate results are as follows;
  • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB, DR-TB, and TB/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (TB/HIV) services;
  • Strengthened TB service delivery platforms;
  • ReducedTB disease transmission and progression and
  • Accelerated TB innovations with improved impact on program implementation
• KNCV Nigeria is working with a consortium of partners- two sub recipients- CCCRN and KNCV International and six strategic service package providers- Intrasat Global, IPCD, Jana Health Foundation, Diadem Consult, Public Health Concerns Ltd and TB Network.
• Towards meeting the project set targets, KNCV Nigeria and partners adopted a mixed model of community and facility based, health systems strengthening strategies and digital solutions to find TB cases in a Roll in, Roll on and Roll out staged approach.
• Roll in was in year 1 which is the planning stage, collaborations and capacity building, Roll on is the saturation stage in Year 2,3 and 4 while Roll out in year 5 is the transitioning Stage.

Purpose of the Job

• The Human Resource (HR) Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the Human Resource Management policy according to the field manual, advising and supporting the staff and implementing the policy.
• In addition, the Human Resource Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining a conducive and enabling environment for the smooth execution of the organization’s mandates and guiding the process of delegating HR responsibilities to the regional offices.
• The position will provide operational requirements and other necessary support for program and project implementation including strategic management of human capital and optimal deployment & leverage of information and communication technology services towards the realization of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• This position will provide leadership in the development, implementation, refinement, and coordination of human resources processes and systems to ensure program effectiveness and service delivery.
• The HR Manager is supervising the Senior HR Officer and HR Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities
Management Responsibilities:

• Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational policies and procedures and employee manuals;
• Advises management and employees on general staff matters and implementation of the HRM policy;
• Leads the development, implementation, and tracking of the comprehensive organizational operating plan and performance management system, including developing and monitoring timelines and performance benchmarks;
• In collaboration with the management, mapping of competencies, design and deliver training plans for staff to enhance their knowledge and build skills;
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the vision, mission, values and culture of the organization
• Leads the analysis, creation, and execution of key human resource policies, procedures and systems, including staff recruitment, orientation, documentation, training/development, and evaluation, payroll, and benefits administration;
• Ensures compliance with all legal requirements regarding employment;
• Oversees the recruitment, hiring, management and training of staff; advice on employee welfare management and oversee KNCV safety and health care management;
• Advices staff on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations’ interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
• Gives advice in relation to appointments, transfers, dismissals, working conditions and conflict situations to both management and employees.
• Maintains contacts with employment agencies and advertises vacancies in the (social) media in consultation with managers.
• Anticipate HR-related needs, and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with program objectives.
• Identifies and monitors critical data in relation to other relevant HR policies and procedures.
• Partner at all levels of the organization.

Administrative responsibilities:

• Advices the management with full and accurate information on any changes on time;
• Ensures that the payroll records are accurate and updated on time;
• Ensures that HR related information is provided to staff via the relevant channels;
• Provides quarterly reports on inflow, through flow, outflow and sick leave;
• Monitors and provides TA and support to Cluster Offices (to monitor and review human resource and administrative procedures and assist project staff where appropriate.

Who are we looking for?
Education:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, MBA or similar discipline;
• Additional professional certification in HRM preferred

Knowledge / experience:

• Experience working with HRIS, performance management systems, and remuneration system;
• (Up-to-date) knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation;
• Knowledge of relevant software applications, and good numerical skills;

Behavioural competencies and skills:

• Integrity, objectivity, and the ability to gain the trust and respect of peers;
• Ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Self-starter, team player, dynamic, solid contributor;
• Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant.