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Category

Human Resource

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Mukono, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/25/2026
Expiring Today

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

To lead human resources and operations at the Campus, making sure the Campus is safe, efficient, legally compliant and well run, so that education and healthcare can do their best work (full-time, fixed-term 3-year contract, resident on campus, reporting to the Head of School).

The institution is building an integrated Campus at Bwanga-Katosi in Mukono District where children and young people, including those living with chronic health conditions, can learn, receive medical care, live safely and grow in confidence, bringing together the School, medical services, residential facilities, dining and recreation spaces, and administrative and operational services.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop, put in place and review HR policies, procedures and systems
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, induction and retention, including safer recruitment checks for everyone who works with children
  • Run performance management and appraisal systems and make sure appraisals are completed on time
  • Manage employee relations, and handle disciplinary and grievance matters fairly and confidentially
  • Oversee staff learning and professional development; make sure the Campus complies with labour laws and employment regulations
  • Keep staff records and contracts up to date and provide the staff data and approvals needed for payroll; promote staff wellbeing and a respectful, positive workplace
  • Oversee the daily running of the Campus; manage facilities, utilities, grounds and infrastructure, including planned maintenance and repairs
  • Supervise transport, logistics and fleet, including driver standards and vehicle safety; coordinate ICT and administrative support services
  • Oversee catering, cleaning and housekeeping services
  • Oversee procurement planning and implementation; make sure procurement is open, fair and documented, with approvals given at the right authority level
  • Maintain physical asset registers and inventory systems with regular checks; oversee security and Campus risk management

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, Organizational Psychology, Industrial Relations, Bachelor of Arts or Social Science or any other course in the field of Human Resource Management, Public Administration and Management, or Social Work and Social Administration from a recognized institution
  • A Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field
  • Membership of the Human Resource Managers' Association of Uganda or any recognized professional HR body is preferred
  • Minimum of six years of relevant experience, of which three years at a supervisory level in a reputable organization, preferably in educational institutions, healthcare facilities or NGOs

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic human resource management
  • Talent development and succession planning
  • Compensation and benefits administration
  • Office administration and facilities management
  • Records and asset management
  • Working with safeguarding systems
  • Risk and compliance management
  • Labour law and policy adherence
  • Staff engagement and wellness management
  • Organizational culture development
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Accountability and integrity

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