Senior Human Resource Management & Development Officer

Job Overview

The Senior Human Resource Management & Development Officer will be responsible for interpreting and implementing HR policies, managing staff development programs, and overseeing administrative HR functions including payroll and recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Implementation: Participating in interpreting and implementing human resource management policies and government circulars.
• Staff Development: Undertaking training needs analysis, projections, and developing comprehensive training programmes.
• Recruitment & Placement: Participating in staff recruitment, selection, induction, and placement processes.
• Payroll Management: Consolidating information for and processing the payroll.
• Staff Welfare: Assisting in the management of staff welfare schemes.
• Systems Management: Maintaining the human resource management information system (HRMIS).
• Lifecycle Management: Supporting the management of staff probation, confirmation, promotion, and exit processes.
• Record Keeping: Verifying and maintaining accurate human resource records.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A cumulative service period of six (6) years of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer I or a comparable position.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• OR A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences plus a post-graduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification and active membership in the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications.

Required Documents:

• Copy of National Identification Card
• Duly signed application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates

Submission Guidelines: Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number NQCL NO. 18/2026.

Deliver Hard Copies to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer National Quality Control Laboratory University of Nairobi, School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital P.O. Box 29726 – 00100, NAIROBI

Email Soft Copies to: hr@nqcl.go.ke with a copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.