Human Resource Officer at Oasis Healthcare

Position Overview

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Human Resources Officer to serve as a strategic partner in implementing the hospital's overall strategy. You will support the effective delivery of human resource functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, staff development, and compliance.

Location

Kakamega, Kisii, Siaya, or Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities

• Align HR initiatives with hospital objectives to support staff productivity and organizational growth
• Participate in workforce planning and talent retention strategies
• Coordinate recruitment processes, including job adverts, shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding
• Support employee grievance handling, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes
• Promote staff engagement and coordinate employee welfare programs
• Support the implementation and monitoring of performance appraisal systems
• Guide supervisors in setting performance targets and reviewing progress
• Collaborate in developing performance improvement and capacity-building plans
• Conduct training needs assessments and recommend appropriate learning interventions
• Coordinate continuing medical education (CME) and internal/external training programs, and track participation
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, hospital policies, and HR procedures
• Sensitize staff on key HR policies and uphold ethical practices
• Collate monthly payroll inputs, including overtime, allowances, and deductions
• Monitor and track leave, absenteeism, contract renewals, and probation confirmations
• Generate and submit timely HR reports and documentation to relevant stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy HR function, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Membership with IHRM in good standing
• Strong understanding of HR practices, labor laws, and healthcare HR challenges