Human Resource and Administration Officer

at Mwitikio wa Kudhibiti Kifua Kikuu na Ukimwi Tanzania (MKUTA)
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted July 9, 2021
Category Administration
Human Resource / HR
Management
NGO
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

Description

Mwitikio wa Kudhibiti Kifua Kikuu na Ukimwi Tanzania (MKUTA) is a Non-Governmental Organization in Tanzania providing Community-based TB/HIV health education, active case finding, contact tracing and promoting access to essential treatment among the general populations and Key and vulnerable populations.
Position: Human Resource and Administration Officer (1) position

Project information
The purpose of this Project is to provide support to Mwitikio wa Kuthibiti Kifua Kikuu na Ukimwi Tanzania (MKUTA as “Sub awardee” to participate in the implementation of Tuberculosis and Family planning Integrated Community Solutions (USAID Afya Shirikishi) Project implemented by Amref Health Africa in Tanzania (“Amref”-The Prime Recipient) funded by U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) in Dar es Salaam and Pwani Region.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall Job Function
Human Resource and Administration officer will be responsible for administering policies and activities designed to provide and maintain an adequate flow of qualified personnel. He/she is also responsible for coordination of administrative duties. He/She will ensure MKUTA total compliance with all matters related to statutory requirements and on behalf of MKUTA will liaise with relevant authorities in the course of ensuring compliances.
Duties and responsibilities:
a) Provide support in the management of existing staff, human resource operations, processes and systems to help ensure effective human resource service delivery.
b) Maintain MKUTA’s human resource records as per the required standards and policies.
c) Monitor and update staff employment contracts, position changes, resignations and staff transfer to different areas of operations as per the approved guidelines and ensure effective information flow to the field offices.
d) Coordinate staff performance management, staff development and staff relations as per human resource policies.
e) Participate in staff interview sessions when required and provide guidance to the interview reports and interview assessment tools and documents used for the MKUTA recruitment process.
f) Administer and monitor various MKUTA staff benefits such as medical insurance, staff leaves, staff safety etc.
g) Administer, monitor and provide support in the timely administration of the monthly MKUTA payroll for all staff as per the organization standards.
h) Ensure follow up on processing and payment of all MKUTA statutory payments as required in compliance with the laws of Tanzania; e.g. PAYE, social security fund, Workers Compensation fund (WCF), Higher education student loan board (HESLB) repayments etc.
i) Provide technical guidance to MKUTA staff on employment related issues, grievance and disciplinary procedures and promote sound employer / employees’ relationship.
j) Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
k) Provide counseling on policies and procedures
l) Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting and managing the hiring process
m) Create and implement effective onboarding plans
n) Develop training and development programs
o) Assist in performance management processes
p) Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
q) Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
r) Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
s) Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and or related fields of study from a recognized university in the stated field.
• Working experience of at least 3-5 years would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in the field of Human Resources management and the ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Good understanding of the legal requirements of the United Republic of Tanzania, relating to Human resources, Labor laws, and Administrative laws.
• Good interview, negotiation, listening and counseling skills.
• Good understanding of employment-related statutory requirements, organization policies system and management.
• Excellent planning, coordinating and reporting skills with the ability to organize complex workloads.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with a higher aim of professionalism.
• Excellent IT skills especially Microsoft office package.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili