Job Details (PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER)

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers, dully appointed and confirmed by Appointing National Service Commissions in Ministries and Local Governments, to fill Vacant Posts.  Applications   should be filled ON-LINE not later than Wednesday 6th January, 2021. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) on-line.

c)         Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)        Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

 

Application Process

i)               Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

ii)             Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards.

iii)           If you already have an account simply sign in and update your profile.

iv)           Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)             View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”.

vi)           Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. You can only apply for one post.

 

Please Note: -

 

a)             Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through their e-mail addresses.

c)             Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts, letters of employment and a National Identity Card during the Oral Interviews.

d)            Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews.

e)             In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

            Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 -   Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

-        Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.


Ministry/Department
Ministry Of Public Service
Post
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
2
Reference
HRM 242/252/02
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management; or Social Sciences; or Arts; or Commerce; or Business Administration with a recognized bias in HR field such as HRD or HRM or Organizational Development Studies; plus, a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Masters Degree in Human Resource Studies or Business Administration or Public Administration or any related field from a recognized University/ Institution. Training in Financial Management will be desirable.
Working Experience
Applicants should have six (6) years working experience in the field of Human Resource Management, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Human Resource Officer or equivalent in a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Human Resource Management for performing the following duties:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the   Assistant Commissioner, Human Resource  

Management for performing the following duties: -

 

-       Ensuring implementation of existing HR policies; regulations and practices and monitoring their implications in the Public Service Agency;

-       Coordinating recruitment and selection processes in the Ministry/Department/Local Government;

-       Coordinating performance management function in the Ministry/Department /Local Government;

-       Coordinating staff training and development (Human Resource Management) programmes;

-       Coordinating salary and pay roll management processes;

-       Coordinating implementation of staff welfare and terminal benefits programmes;

-       Coordinating formulation and implementation of Human Resource Planning programmes;

-       Interpreting, implementing and proposing review of Human Resource policies, regulations and practices;

-       Receiving and attending to matters pertaining to employee relations, grievances and complaints;

-       Approving and making submissions on pensions, gratuity and other terminal benefits;

-       Providing guidance and counselling to staff on Human Resource Management issues;

-       Gathering   information on HR policies, rules regulations for dissemination to management and staff;

-       Identifying areas for policy review, intervention and making appropriate recommendations;

-       Conducting research on contemporary HR best practices and making appropriate recommendations;

-       Supervising and appraising subordinate   staff;

-       Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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