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Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer

National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)
Nairobi Posted Oct 27, 2026
On-site

About this role

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Providing input in the development of human resource management strategies, policies and procedures;
  • Participating in staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement;
  • Implementing the Company’s strategic objectives on human resource training and development programs;
  • Reviewing and Coordinating implementation of performance management system;
  • Developing and maintaining human resource management information system;
  • Implementing human resource management rules and regulations;
  • Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
  • Supervising the processing of the payroll;
  • Managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes;
  • Promoting cordial employee relations, values and work ethics at the Company;
  • Facilitating job evaluation;
  • Providing employee counselling services;
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations in the work environment;
  • Developing and managing staff welfare programmes; and
  • Participating in analyzing of staffing levels and succession planning.

Persons Specification:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

  • Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of
  • Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position;
  • Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

  • Bachelor degree in Social Sciences plus post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications;

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