Human
Resources and Administration Coordinator Job at Maryland Global Initiatives
Tanzania (MGIT) | Deadline: 28th September 2018
Human
Resources and Administration Coordinator Job at Maryland Global Initiatives
Tanzania (MGIT) | Deadline: 28th September 2018
Background:
Founded in 1807, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, (also known as the
University of Maryland or UMB) comprises of some of the oldest professional
Schools including School of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, social work and
nursing in the United States.
UMB
works around the world to enhance capacity of governments, Regional and
District Health Management Teams to improve the quality of health services
through targeted technical assistance, systems development and
institutionalization of quality improvement initiatives. In Tanzania, UMB works
through its affiliate, Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT) a not for
profit organization.
UMB
has teamed up with Amref Health Africa to implement a Comprehensive HIV Care
and Treatment project aimed at acceleration of achieving the 95-95-95 goals for
HIV Epidemic control and building of sustainable health systems for optimized
population-wide health outcomes. The project which is branded as Afya Kamilifu
Project received funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania and will be implemented in Tanga Regiona
and Zanzibar Islands. UMB and Amref Health Africa will work under the guidance
and close collaboration of CDC Tanzania, Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Zanzibar Ministry of health,
President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG), RHMTs,
CHMTs, Health facilities and other stakeholders for successful implementation
of the Afya Kamilifu Project.
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MGIT
is advertising for the following position to support its work under this
project, and invites all qualified candidates to apply:
Position
Title: Human Resources and Administration Coordinator
Location:
Dar es Salaam
Reports
To: Director Of Finance & Administration
Overall
responsibilities
The
Human Resources and Administration Coordinator will be support the HR manager
and the department on the employee recruitment, training and development, the
enforcement of disciplinary procedures and conflict resolution, while ensuring
that the organization continues to meet its business and organizational
objectives.
FUNCTIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent
Management
Ensure
the sourcing and recruitment of high quality staff aligned with UMB vision,
mission, and values.
Establish
and maintain relationships with third party vendors for staffing needs.
Participate
in the development, planning, and implementation of talent acquisition
activities designed to enhance UMB’ ability to attract and retain qualified
candidates.
Confer
with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job
specifications, job duties, qualifications and skills, team fit, and weighted
criteria for evaluating candidates for open positions.
Ensure
each position links to the appropriate program member/line of expertise for
mentoring/support.
Serve
as the representative on all hiring committees for all positions or help ensure
the appropriate member of the program serves in this role, as appropriate, and
be involved in the final decision of all candidates for these positions.
Develop
and maintain network of contacts to help identify and source qualified
candidates.
Build
a strong networking with other NGO’s/Professional association to strengthen the
organization pool of qualified candidates
Suggest
advertising sources. Assist in writing and recommend placement of job
advertisements in various media according to needs.
Perform
reference and background checks for new hires and discuss results with hiring
managers.
Facilitate
decision making and help prepare documentation for offers for new hires and
work with Hiring/budget Manager on salary recommendations. In conjunction with
Hiring/budget Manager and hiring manager/supervisor, negotiate offers with
candidates for open positions.
Workforce
Development for Staff and Partners
·
Support, implement, and evaluate Programs and processes for succession
planning, talent mapping, and leadership development.
·
Support Senior Management Team in reviewing performance of program, identifying
staff training needs, and developing action plans for staff development.
Promote development plans for all employees and work with senior managers to
ensure funds for workforce development are budgeted appropriately.
·
Ensure all phases of the performance management system are implemented
according to UMB guidance, i.e. performance and development planning, coaching,
assessment, mentoring, and career planning. Promote a culture of high
performance and accountability for outcomes.
·
Implement UMB orientation/on-boarding system for national and international
staff and provide region and country specific information for the orientation
manual and orientation package/session. Ensure orientation of new staff to UMB
identity, culture, partnership principles, tools, and processes.
Employee
Relations and Activities
·
Advise managers on the interpretation/application of HR policies and procedures
to ensure compliance with UMB, donor, and local legal requirements.
·
Liaise with local legal counsel to consult on HR issues as needed.
·
Consult and advise senior managers on highly confidential and complex human
resources and employee relations issues.
·
Support supervisors and senior staff to deal firmly and promptly with
performance issues.
·
Establish an effective approach to employee relations, including staff
communications, employee engagement, conflict resolution, and employee
recognition and feedback Programs.
·
Manage employee activities and well-being Programs.
·
Represent the organization in forums related to HR management practices,
policies, and processes to stay abreast of local labor regulations and industry
best practices.
·
Train supervisors on relevant labor law and employee relations best practices.
·
Train and assist supervisors on disciplinary action process (according to labor
law).
·
Mediate with supervisor and supervisee in resolving conflict.
·
Ensure effective management of social security and insurance Programs for
national staff.
·
Liaise with HR and Administration Manager to enroll staff on Medical Insurance
plan
Staff
separation:
Manage
national staff separation process including exit interviews, separation
letters, clearance, ensuring policies and procedures as well as local labor
laws have been followed.
Coordinate
staff clearance
Oversee
and track payment of separation benefits
Personnel
Administration and Documentation:
·
Ensure personnel files are complete with all staff-related documentation and
employment records as required per UMB, donor, and local law.
·
Ensure job descriptions are up to date and responsibilities and performance
expectations are clearly communicated.
·
Ensure effective and efficient processing and authorization of national staff
timesheets and leave.
·
Ensure HR database is maintained up to date with all relevant information.
·
Ensure all Audit topics are well covered, and take the lead in closing any HR.
Audit finding.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
and Work Experience:
·
Bachelor’s degree required; will consider work experience in a similar position
if over 5 years.
·
Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant work experience, preferably with an International
NGO, with at least 2 of these years managing the Human Resources function.
Knowledge
and Skills:
Excellent
knowledge of HR management best practices as an HR Generalist, including
organizational development
Sound
knowledge of local labor laws and ability to understand and interpret
legislative and policy issues
Demonstrated
managerial skills
Good
coaching and mentoring skills
Good
analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
Good
planning, monitoring and organizing skills and experience
Able
to maintain confidential information
Results-oriented
and ability to work with minimum supervision
Excellent
communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Ability
to use MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web
Conferencing Applications, HRIS
Instructions
for Submitting Applications:
ii.
Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s
work experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include
contact information including daytime phone, and e-mail address.
iii.
All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability
for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications, and
experiences.
iv.
Candidates should attach a CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in
areas relevant to the job
v.Job
related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements
that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
vi.
All applicants should include daytime phone and skype contact information.
vii.
Deadline for application is 28th September 2018, 5:00pm Tanzania Time.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested
candidates should send their application letters, enclosing their CVs, copies
of certificates, testimonials and names of three referees to the following
postal address;
HR
& Administration Coordinator
Maryland
Global Initiatives Tanzania LTD
Plot
591 Yacht Club Rd
Msasani
Peninsular
P.
O. Box 75568
Dar
es Salaam.
OR
electronically through hr@mgitanzania.org
Maryland
Global Initiatives Tanzania**(MGIT) is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or
any other status variable.**
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