Deputy Director, HRM & Development Job SHA

Deputy Director, HRM & Development Job

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: SHA 3

Remuneration:

Basic Salary: Kes.243,348 x 12,172 – 255,521 x 12,775 – 268,295 x 13,418 – 281,714 x 14,085 – 295,799 x 14,787 – 310,586 x 15,530 – 326,116 x 16,308 – 342,423 x 17,115 – 359,538 x 17,987 – 377,525 x 18,870 – 396,395 x 19,817 – 416,212 pa.
House Allowance: Kes 65,000/=, Commuter Allowance: Kes 26,000/=, Entertainment Allowance: Kes 12,500/=

Number of positions: 2

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Fifteen (15) years of cumulative service period of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years at Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development or comparable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent, OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent plus Higher Diploma in Human Resource from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Certified Human Resource Practitioners (CHRP-K) with a valid practicing license.
• Certificate in Leadership Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: 

Human Resource Officers are responsible for the planning, recruitment, deployment, development, and retention of competent and adequate human capital across all functions of the Organization to meet its strategic business objectives.

Functions: 

• Providing professional leadership in the development and implementation of human resources plans and budgets.
• Conducting workforce analysis, determining optimum staff requirements, and designing organizational structure to maximize synergies.
• Analyzing organizational structures, business processes, and workplace relationships to strengthen collaboration.
• Overseeing job analysis to develop job descriptions and competency profiles for human capital planning, recruitment, performance management, job evaluation, pay structure design, and career planning.
• Coordinating the recruitment and selection process to ensure SHA has qualified human resources.
• Developing and coordinating the implementation of staff induction and on-the-job orientation programmes.
• Assessing training needs analysis and baseline attitude surveys to design and implement relevant training programmes.
• Coordinating the implementation of the performance management system, ensuring continuous monitoring and measurement of performance.
• Overseeing the implementation of an effective human resource management information system for monitoring employee activities.
• Overseeing proper maintenance, storage, and security of personnel records.
• Coordinating resolution of employee grievances and disciplinary cases, and assisting employees with counseling services.
• Administering the provision of employee medical and insurance packages.
• Developing and implementing human resource policies and procedures aimed at enhancing workplace relations and employee commitment.
• Liaising with relevant professional bodies and government agencies on the interpretation and application of human resource management regulations.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating staff career and succession plans to ensure attraction, retention, motivation, and job satisfaction.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.

How to submit online applications

• Create an account
• Complete your profile by filling in your details in all the relevant sections
• Click on the vacancies tab
• On the jobs list, click on View Details to access the details of a particular job
• At the bottom section of the job’s detail, click on Apply to submit your application

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Apply by 19th August, 2025 by 5.00P.M