John Snow Inc. Jobs in Lusaka Human Resource Officer Carreer opportunities in Lusaka vacancies in John Snow Inc. at Lusaka




# Job Description


John Snow, Inc.

Supporting an AIDS-Free Era

Position Description

Background

John Snow, Inc. JSI seeks highly qualified and accomplished public health
leaders and providers for the awarded United States Agency for International
Development USAID/PEPFAR-funded Supporting an AIDS-Free Era SAFE Project
in Zambia. The five year project which is led by JSI in partnership with Abt
Associates, and mothers2mothers, work to reduce HIV mortality, morbidity and
transmission, while improving nutrition outcomes and family planning
integration in three provinces Central, Copperbelt, and North-Western.
USAID/PEPFAR SAFE works with the GRZ, private sector and civil society
institutions at the national, provincial, and district level to increase
access to ART for HIV positive adults and children, reduce the incidence of
new infections, improve Nutritional Assessment, Counselling and Services
NACS and family planning services, and increase the capacity of local health
institutions to better serve affected populations.

Position Title Human Resource Officer

Reporting to Senior Human Resource Specialist

Position Type Full Time

Location Lusaka

Job Summary

The Human Resource Officer is a full-time position based in the Lusaka Office.
S/he will carry on with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the
human resources functions and duties. The HR Officer carries out
responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas
departmental development, HRIS, employee relations, training and development,
benefits, compensation, organization development, executive administration,
and employment.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following

Coordinate recruitment activities such as advert placement, long list and
shortlist development, coordinating interviews, filing all interview records,
preparing new employee entry materials;
Assist in the development and implementation of a human resource program to
guide and counsel staff in the areas of employee relations, benefits and
welfare administration, policies and procedures;
Assist in the revision, development and implementation of new JSI HR policies;
Attend to employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and
regulations
Manage employees’ performance management, assessment and improvement
initiatives;
Maintain the electronic staff timesheet system in leave day tracking, payroll
processing and other related activities and ensure timely recording and
approval of timesheets, including new staff training on how to fill in
electronic timesheet;
Coordinate employee relations initiatives, including new employees’
orientation, trainings and development opportunities; exit interviews, etc.;
Update staff information in their personnel files and HRIS in a confidential
manner;
Perform quarterly file audits to ensure that all required employee
documentation is collected and maintained;
Manage the social security pension and medical scheme processes in line with
Human Resource policies;
Draft employee hire letter and contracts for all new hired staff.
Coordinate disciplinary hearings and represent JSI in mediations if needed;
and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or the
Management.

Desired Qualifications & Attributes

Degree in Human Resources Management, Public/Business Administration or
related field;
At least 5 years employment experience in a human resource role, preferably
with a reputable International organization;
Registered and paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources
Management;
Strong working knowledge of local labor laws, employment practices and
industrial relations;
Excellent English, written and oral communications skills;
Strong leadership capabilities including organizational and problem solving
skills;
Knowledge of computer application packages;
Good interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people
all levels; and
Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level
of confidentiality at all times;
Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time
efficiently;
Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality



Send your Application Through




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Email saferecruitment@jsi.com

Send an application via email ONLY to **saferecruitment@jsi.com** In the
subject line please indicate the position you are applying for; only those
applications that clearly reference the position in the subject line will be
reviewed. Your application should consist of a cover letter cover letter
should include the last position held and CV with three references and full
addresses and contact information. Closing Date Monday 4 October 2021

Please note that you do not need to apply if you don’t meet the minimum
requirements. Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be
contacted. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks after the closing
date, kindly assume that your application was not successful.

John Snow, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed
to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment
opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to
age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender,
disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic
information, political affiliation, or military status special disabled
veterans or veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D



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