HR GENERALIST
Grade: 5
Job ID: 12-4327
Job Location: Country: KE
# of Positions: 1
Center/Office: CLM - General
Posted Date: 2011-08-26
Project/Program: None Specified
Application Due Date: 2011-09-07
Overall Responsibilities
The Human Resources Generalist implements practice and activities of the Human Resources Management
(HRM) Office in Kenya providing a full spectrum of HR services and programs. He or she works closely with
the HR Partner in Kenya to develop and implement staffing initiatives for the success of the MSH Kenya
project office. In collaboration with the HR Partner and other senior Kenya office management staff, The
Human Resources Generalist administers the recruitment and the employee relations activities for both
technical and administrative staff positions. This position will support all projects in Kenya through the
Country Operations Management Unit (COMU). A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent
relevant experience and significant experience in human resources management with at least 3 years HRM
experience in an international program funded by USG (USAID / CDC) preferred.
Specific Responsibilities
Recruitment
Working with the Human Resources Partner and the HR Assistant provide full-cycle recruitment support to
hiring managers for administrative and technical openings as well as for proposal.
• Meet and talk with managers to understand their recruitment needs.
• Assist managers by reviewing and editing job descriptions to conform to MSH’s format.
• Post and advertise openings.
• Screen applicants and conduct phone interviews.
• Verify credentials.
• Contact candidates and participate in interviews. Provide input and make recommendations.
• Check references and shares information with hiring manager to assist them in their decisions.
• Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities, and other recruitment
sources.
• Routinely review open positions under his or her responsibility. Manage the applicant flow through
i-Recruiter and actively and with a sense of urgency source for relevant applicants using own
network and various Internet sources and methods; actively follow up with managers to ensure
prompt closure of open positions. Routinely provide updates to the Human Resources Partner and
suggest options as necessary.
In coordination with the HR Partner, assist managers in hiring temporary staff
Check references for finalist candidates as necessary and update the Human Resources Partner
Benefits, Performance Evaluation, Employment Processes, Compensation, and Training
Assist in providing support to staff with the PP&R process as needed, including assisting managers and
staff in understanding the process.
Deliver regular and project-specific new employee orientation to include MSH's policies, benefits and
procedures. Demonstrate initiative in modifying and implementing effective on-boarding practices.
Provide advice, assistance, and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation.
Employee Relations
Update the HR Partner on any potential employee relation issues that may need attention, and consult on
action to take.
General
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications,
and maintaining personal networks.
Demonstrate initiative in developing and recommending operating policy and procedural improvements.
Actively participate in HR staff meetings and provide input regarding the status of activities under his or
her responsibility.
Perform these and other duties as assigned demonstrating initiative, collaboration, team work, a sense of
urgency, confidentiality, and discretion in compliance with domestic employment laws.
Background Information
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its team based in Kenya on
a 5 years Institutional Strengthening Project funded by USAID. The project will seek to strengthen the
technical and institutional capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to enable them to be responsive
to the health needs and well being of Kenyans. This project will also strengthen the national level Kenyan
NGOs, CSOs and / or CSO networks to provide national level advocacy for inclusion of CSOs in policy
making and strategy development for increased health service delivery to the communities.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap,
or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
No relocation allowances available for this position
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4327/job