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Official sourceDeputy Director, Human Resource Management
Director · Not statedCloses Monday, 12 October 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 1 Oct 2026
About this role
Role overview
Deputy Director, Human Resource Management One (1) Position MSU/ADM/DHR/03/26 Grade Fourteen (14)
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/
Development, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
- A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/
Development, Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
- At least Twelve (12) years’ relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which should
have been at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resource Management in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
- Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution;
- Registered with a relevant professional body;
- Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body; and
- Demonstrated merit, ability and leadership as reflected in work performance and results.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Overseeing staff recruitments, appointments, selection, promotion, transfers, discipline and
separation;
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- Overseeing payroll and salary administration;
- Participating in the development and review of human resource and administration policies, ru
les and regulations;
- Spearheading the development of human resource plans and strategies;
- Leading the institution’s performance management process;
- Advising on human resource planning and succession management;
- Advising on career development and review of Career Guidelines;
- Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the organization
- Overseeing industrial relations and staff welfare;
- Spearheading the development and implementation of human resource management system;
- Spearheading the budgeting, process for the university;
- Reviewing terms and conditions of service;
- Ensuring proper utilization of human resources in the institution and advising on proper
deployment;
- Overseeing the quality management and performance contracting processes;
- Ensuring safe custody and maintenance of personnel and other records;
- Providing Secretariat services to committees of University Management Board; and
- Coaching, mentoring and developing staff