EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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About HJFMRI Tanzania
HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI) implements two (2) PEPFAR supported HIV care and treatment programs through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) of the US – Department of Defence (DoD) in close collaboration with the Tanzanian Ministry of Health (MoH) and the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG). The interventions supported under these two programs include HIV Testing Services, Adult and Pediatric Care and Treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV Collaboration, CECAP, Supply Chain Management, Laboratory Services, Research and Community HIV Services including DREAMS.
The Southern Highlands (SHL) Program works with the Regional and Council Health Management Teams to implement these interventions in Rukwa, Katavi, Mbeya, and Songwe while in Ruvuma region, the program implements Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) intervention only. The Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Program implements the same interventions in 21 Military Health facilities in both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI-T) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the open positions listed below.
| 5. | Job Title: | Senior Human Resources Manager |
| Reports to: | Operations Director | |
| Job Location: | Mbeya |
Position Overview
This position manages the HJFMRI Tanzania Human Resources function. The incumbent is responsible for HJFMRI Tanzania human resources planning, directing, controlling, and organizing to ensure HJFMRI Tanzania HR objectives are met in the most compliant, efficient, and effective manner possible in alignment with local laws and HJF’s HR strategy. The position ensures that HJFMRI Tanzania is staffed with the right talent: right skills, experiences, and headcount to fulfill its strategic objectives. The position provides strategic direction to HJFMRI Tanzania in human resources planning, recruitment and selection, talent management, performance management, function evaluation, rewards, well-being, training and development, compliance, health, and safety, etc. The incumbent reports to the Operations Director but works closely with the Global Human Resources (GHR) in a functional dotted line.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the HJFMRI Tanzania Human Resources department.
- Manage the HJFMRI Tanzania human resources planning, directing, controlling, and organizing to ensure HJFMRI Tanzania human resources objectives are met in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
- Provide guidance, training, coaching, and mentorship to HJFMRI Tanzania human resources personnel to ensure they have the requisite skills to deliver what is expected of them by HJFMRI Tanzania.
- In collaboration with GHR, develop and implement human resources strategies and initiatives in support of the Program (HJFMRI) business strategy.
- Conduct human resources data analytics and provide the HJFMRI Tanzania executive leadership and GHR with key HR insights to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Collaborate with GHR to manage the development and implementation of practical human resources models, development and execution of HR strategies, processes, as well as short and long-term plans including but not limited to objectives, critical successful factors, metrics, targets, activities, deliverables, timeline, tasks allocation, monitoring plans for tracking HJFMRI-Tanzania human resources indicators.
- Collaborate with to manage the annual employee’s performance management cycle to ensure employees’ performance is tracked consistently and measurably.
- Collaborate with GHR and the training department to manage the development and implementation of staff training programs as necessary.
- Manage recruitments, selection, on-boarding, retention, and separations in accordance with HJFMRI employee handbook, human resources SOPs, strategic objectives, Tanzania employment and labor relations Act.
- Manage employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary actions. Ensure staff disputes, complaints, and grievances are well managed to foster a conducive working environment. Escalate through the appropriate HJF / MRI channels and resolve issues and disputes conclusively, provide internal and external counselling and ensure alignment with the Tanzania Employment and Labor Relations Act (ELRA), and HJFMRI policies.
- Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of a functional human resources control plan to ensure all HR stakeholders’ expectations are met.
- Collaborate with GHR and legal counsel to develop and / or review human resources policies, guidelines, procedures, and tools, as appropriate or needed.
- Manage all HJFMRI Tanzania human resources activities including development and monitoring of short- and long-term human resources operational plans.
- Act as a trusted advisor to HJFMRI Tanzania executive leadership team and GHR; provide the HR best practices and contextual expertise when key HR decisions are being made.
- Ensure that all HJFMRI-T human resources activities and / or practices are in full compliance with HJF / MRI human resources policies, SOPs, Employment and Labor Relations Act (ELRA), Tanzania labor laws and donor rules and regulations.
- Manage and ensure the data quality and integrity of the Human Resources Information System to ensure realtime access to accurate staff records and reporting. 17) Nurture a positive working environment.
- Manage the provision of timely, accurate, and reliable HR information/reports to enable HJFMRI-T executive members make informed HR decisions.
- Manage human resources audits including providing responses, developing, and implementing corrective actions to human resources related audit findings.
- Oversee the execution of other human resources roles as directed by the Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
- At least ten (10) years’ relevant professional experience in human resources management, with at least seven (7) years progressive management level experience in a diverse industry.
- In-depth knowledge of the Tanzania labor laws (Employment and Labor Relations Act), federal employment laws and human resources best practices.
- Proven experience in representing Organizations in CMA cases in Tanzania.
- Proven track record of delivering complex human resources initiatives or projects with cross organizational and functional boundaries, managing risks, issues, and stakeholders to deliver against timescales, budget, and quality targets.
- Large donor experience required. DoD, USAID, or CDC and experience working with international NGOs in a crosscultural setting preferred.
- Demonstrate high integrity and strong values, including confidentiality.
- Thorough understanding of the Tanzanian regulatory and business environment.
- Analytical, problem solving and exceptional organizational skills.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve human resources operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and high-quality customer service.
- Diplomatic and culturally sensitive.
- Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines.
- Demonstrate exceptional professional judgment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship skills, including flexibility, diplomacy, intercultural communicative competence, and respect for colleagues.
- Ability to build and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders; competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the Organization.
- Ability to multitask, successfully manage work pressure, with minimum supervision.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
APPLICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS:
All applications (cover letter and updated CV with three professional referees, in PDF format) should be submitted to [email protected] not later than 13th October 2023. Hand-delivered applications shall not be accepted. To be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE. As detailed in the job description(s) below, those who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
HJFMRI is an equal-opportunity Employer. Women are encouraged to Apply.
