Human Resource Manager at ECWA Hospital, Egbe

ECWA Hospital, Egbe, a division of ECWA (Evangelical Church Winning All), is a rural teaching hospital established in 1952 and located in Egbe, Kogi State, Nigeria. The hospital serves a 100-mile radius of villages and small towns in a poor area. It is a 110-bed hospital on a 32-acre complex that includes 5 wards for patients, 3 Operating rooms, a Maternity ward, an Under-fives clinic, an Eye care center, an HIV/AIDs counseling center, a Physiotherapy clinic, and a dental clinic. The hospital runs a 24-hour emergency and intensive care unit. The hospital has an X-ray department with digital radiology including portable X-ray, outpatient and bedside ultrasound services, electrocardiography, gastroscopy, and HSG.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Location: Egbe, Kogi

Job Description

• The Human Resources Manager will oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; support staff development and training; foster a team-culture; consult with management team on strategic planning relating to staff development; serve as a link between the organization’s management and its employees; maintain knowledge of ECWA terms of Service and Conditions.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in the organization’s recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes; maintaining professional records to support this process
• Support activities that attract, motivate, and keep qualified employees and match them to jobs for which they are well-suited
• Oversee the development of staff training programs and schedules in line with the organization’s professional goals and in line with its Christ-centered mandate
• Maintain employee records relating to hire, review, promotion dates; liaising with managers to support timely performance and staff development reviews
• Plan and oversee employee benefit programs
• Support activities that build staff morale and encourage performance based incentives
• Serve as a consultant with other managers advising them on human resources issues.
• Plan and coordinate staff development and regular hospital staff meetings.
• Maintain and safeguard official hospital records including employee records through the hospital’s digital HR system.
• Update job requirements when needed.
• Contact applicants reference and conduct background checks required by the hospital management.
• Organizes and manages new employee Orientation, on boarding and training programs
• Advise on benefit needs or evaluate benefit contract bids using ECWA Policy as guideline
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure ECWA and Legal compliance
• Implementing Systemic staff development procedures
• With the directive of the Director of Administration communicating with staff about issues affecting their performance
• Ensuring accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in electronic and digital format.
• Assist the Director of Administration in preparing proper paperwork for the Appointment, Disciplinary and Promotion Committee for considerations necessary.
• Answers employee questions and addresses employee concerns with the hospital, including employee safety, Welfare, wellness and health.
• Put in place guideline for annual leave for staff that will ensure maximum staff utilization
• Prepare certificates, attestations, biographies, etc for presentation on various occasions
• Prepare and update employee identity cards, retiree identity cards, etc.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree (MBA or M.Sc. in Human Resources Management/Industrial Relations) is an added advantage.
• National Youth Service or Exemption Certificate.
• Additional courses in subjects such as conflict management, industrial psychology or other related fields will be an asset.
• Full understanding of the Nigeria Labour Law.
• Minimum od 3 years of proven experience in human resources management.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills in an organizational environment
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with management and employees; collaborate on teams and develop positive working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to details
• Ability to work diligently under pressure and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of email, Word, Excel, Power Point; working knowledge of office equipment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.