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Deputy Director, Human Resource Management at Maseno University
Maseno University
September 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
MSU/ADM/DHR/03/26
Requirements for Appointment:
A Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/ Development, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
A Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/ Development, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
At least Twelve (12) years' relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resource Management in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution;
Registered with a relevant professional body;
Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body; and
Demonstrated merit, ability and leadership as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Overseeing staff recruitments, appointments, selection, promotion, transfers, discipline and separation;
Overseeing payroll and salary administration;
Participating in the development and review of human resource and administration policies, rules and regulations;
Spearheading the development of human resource plans and strategies;
Leading the institution's performance management process;
Advising on human resource planning and succession management;
Advising on career development and review of Career Guidelines;
Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the organization
Overseeing industrial relations and staff welfare;
Spearheading the development and implementation of human resource management system;
Spearheading the budgeting, process for the university;
Reviewing terms and conditions of service;
Ensuring proper utilization of human resources in the institution and advising on proper deployment;
Overseeing the quality management and performance contracting processes;
Ensuring safe custody and maintenance of personnel and other records;
Providing Secretariat services to committees of University Management Board; and
Coaching, mentoring and developing staff
Requirements for Appointment:
A Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/ Development, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
A Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/ Development, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
At least Twelve (12) years' relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which should have been at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resource Management in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution;
Registered with a relevant professional body;
Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body; and
Demonstrated merit, ability and leadership as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Overseeing staff recruitments, appointments, selection, promotion, transfers, discipline and separation;
Overseeing payroll and salary administration;
Participating in the development and review of human resource and administration policies, rules and regulations;
Spearheading the development of human resource plans and strategies;
Leading the institution's performance management process;
Advising on human resource planning and succession management;
Advising on career development and review of Career Guidelines;
Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the organization
Overseeing industrial relations and staff welfare;
Spearheading the development and implementation of human resource management system;
Spearheading the budgeting, process for the university;
Reviewing terms and conditions of service;
Ensuring proper utilization of human resources in the institution and advising on proper deployment;
Overseeing the quality management and performance contracting processes;
Ensuring safe custody and maintenance of personnel and other records;
Providing Secretariat services to committees of University Management Board; and
Coaching, mentoring and developing staff