Human Resources Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support, primary health care system strengthening and Maternal and Child Health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the organisation. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Application Code: HR Manager-Abuja
Location: Abuja
Project: Gates MNCH2 Project, Society for Family Health
Duration of Contract: Full time, Fixed-term contract - One (1) year, renewable

Job Profile

• This position will complement the functions of the Director of Human Resources at sustaining a human resource department that will effectively serve the people and HR needs of SFH.
• S/He will help in streamlining some HR processes like recruitment, leave administration, payroll and compensation/benefits, ex-staff management and administration of ex-staff gratuity.
• The HR Manager will oversee the organisation of new staff orientation programmes, preparing advert requirements.
• S/He will be responsible for managing payroll and staff welfare matters.

Job-role
The Human Resources Manager will be expected to perform the following roles detailed below

• Ensure payroll processing on the last workday of every month
• Supervise all HR practices and procedures in all field offices to ensure standards are maintained
• Provide support to all project units on budgets and LOE management
• Ensure all staff participate in the mid-year and end-year appraisal process
• Provide assistance to all back-end administration on SAP for HR
• Manage the process of procuring an insurance company for the SFH at the expiration of contracts with an insurance company
• Respond to all request, complaints and queries on compensation with a quarterly report on compensation status
• Manage payments of staff terminal benefits

Required Competencies:

• Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications;
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skill, able to manage diverse relationships, be culturally sensitive, and maintain a respectful demeanour in context of working within the international development sector;
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines;
• High level of integrity and responsibility
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office packages

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor's level degree (BSc. /BA) in Human Resources Management, Humanities or Social Sciences with a minimum of 7 years’ hands-on experience.
• Possess at least 5 years’ hands-on experience on HR Manager-level
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must have verifiable experience at people management in highly skilled and multidisciplinary technical, financial and administrative organisation, overseeing negotiations, technical meetings and budgets reviews.
• Must be a member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
• Strong client and external liaison skills (including diplomacy and communication skills) with experience of working in complex environments with governments, donors and external stakeholders.
• Management, strategic planning and leadership experience, with ability to multi-task, work under pressure, inspire high quality work, demonstrate firm but sensitive leadership, provide support and supervision and empower team members.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a one-page application letter (using the position reference as the subject), addressed to the "Director, Human Resources", clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job and current remuneration and send to: [email protected] Quoting the "Application Code” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applicants should send the application, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating current telephone numbers, e-mail address and contact details to the email address above.
• Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements. All applications will be treated in confidence.
• Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• This project is subject to securing donor funding and the precise details of timelines and task are subject to change prior to project start-up. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.