Principal HR Management & Development Officer Job NQCL

HR Jobs, National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) Jobs. Principal HR Management & Development Officer leads HR operations and workforce development, requires an HR degree, IHRM membership, 4-week management course, and 9+ years HR experience (including 3+ at Senior HR Officer level). Full-time role in Nairobi.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Providing input in the development of human resource management strategies, policies and procedures;
• Participating in staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement;
• Implementing the Company’s strategic objectives on human resource training and development programs;
• Reviewing and Coordinating implementation of performance management system;
• Developing and maintaining human resource management information system;
• Implementing human resource management rules and regulations;
• Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities;
• Supervising the processing of the payroll;
• Managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes;
• Promoting cordial employee relations, values and work ethics at the Company;
• Facilitating job evaluation;
• Providing employee counselling services;
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations in the work environment;
• Developing and managing staff welfare programmes; and
• Participating in analyzing of staffing levels and succession planning.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of
• Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position;
• Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences plus post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications;

How to Apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum criterion are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

• Duly filled NQCL employment application form
• National Identity card
• Relevant academic and professional certificates
• Duly signed application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “confidential” and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied for.

Address and deliver to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – KNH
P.O. Box 29726 – 00202
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications should be submitted to hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com

Deadline: 16th November, 2026, not later than 2359 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.