Human Resource Officer#2026/01

CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian hospital specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Integrated Spiritual Ministry, is seeking an experienced Individual for the Full-time position of  Human Resource Officer.

     Position Title:                              Human Resource Officer

  Reports to:                                   Human Resource Manager

  Supervises:                                   None

  Duty Station:                               Mbale

 Department:                                Administration

 Location:                                      Uganda

 Duration:                                      Fixed Term

 Position Overview:

  To provide support to the HR function of the hospital to ensure that the management and development of CCHU co- 

   workers runs smoothly.

 Recruitment function

• Participate in the recruitment process for all vacant positions as per the recruitment policy.

Orientation function

• Ensure that orientation for new co-workers is done in a timely manner.
• Develop a schedule/program for the orientation process.

Participate in Co-worker development strategies.

• Ensure that the training calendar is developed as per the fiscal year.
• Liaise with heads of department to develop a department training plan.
• Assists in arranging in-house and external training activities for co-workers.
• Keeps self-updated on the new developments in HR management including but not limited to labor laws and hospital policies.
• Represents Human Resource at meetings as required.
• Coordination of staff trainings.

Internship program function       

• Participates in the student internship onboarding process as per the hospital arrangement.

Departmental scheduling Function

• Ensure that all heads of department have submitted their department schedules as required.

 Pay roll preparation Function.

• Monitor Time and Attendance of Employees.     
• Reconciles employee leave with the attendance on a monthly basis in liaison with the Heads of departments.
•  Provide monthly punctuality reports for departments.

Leave Management Function      

• Update leave records as per the system in place.
• Ensure that all co-workers different forms of leave taken are tracked.
• Ensure that all leave information is in custody of the HR office.

Performance management function          

• Ensure that performance evaluations are ready as per the hospital policy
• Ensure that returned performance appraisals are duly received in HR office.
• Ensure that returned evaluation forms are filled properly before acknowledgement of receipt.
• Ensure that completed evaluations are disbursed as guided.

Staff welfare Function

Participation in the activities that concern staff wellbeing as per the Human Resource Personnel and Policy Procedures.

Personnel file audit function

• Ensure that all the personnel files have the required documents.
• HR information kept confidential.

Participation in meetings            

• Attend meetings and take minutes and follow up on action points.

Manage the Front Desk as scheduled.

• Receive/make incoming/outgoing calls.
• Receive and provide guidance to visitors.
• Makes photocopies, faxes documents and performs other clerical functions.
•  Ensure that there is an updated phone directory for all co-workers.

On boarding function     

Participate in the on-boarding process of all new co-workers.

Exit of co-workers          

Manage the exit of co-workers as per the Human Resource Personnel and Procedures Policy.

Occupational Health & Safety function    

• To work in such a way that does not cause injury to yourself, other co-workers or patients.

• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.

Practicing license monitoring    

    Ensure that all medical workers have current practicing licenses.

Spiritual Ministry              

Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.

Other Duties

•  Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• First degree in Human Resource Management or any other related field. 
• One-year experience in Human Resource office and front desk management.
• Computer knowledge in basic Ms Office, HRIS, e-mail and internet
• Exposure to Human Resource Information systems
• Experience and/or knowledge of the operations of NGO
• Problem solving—identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills—maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication—speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conduct meetings.
• Written Communication—edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing—prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Quality control—demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability— adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability— consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—actively promotes and personally observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

This position is full-time fixed-term renewable and based in Mbale.

• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).
• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
• All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Incase you do not hear from us within 4 weeks consider yourself unsuccessful.