External Vacancy

International Clinical Laboratories (ICL) is one of the largest of independent clinical diagnostic centers on the African continent. ICL has opened its door for service in 2004 with the aim of “contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of life throughout Ethiopia” by encompassing a system of human and physical resources designed to meet the changing healthcare needs of the population it serves.

It is the only laboratory accredited by the USA based Joint Commission International (JCI) for six times in a row. The laboratory provides more than 3000 tests in collaboration with its referral laboratories.

ICL would like to fill the following vacant positions under Operations and Admin department by inviting all qualified and competent applicants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a recruitment process, review job advertisements prior to posting, in collaboration to the line Managers or Directors, screen CVs, conduct telephone screenings, coordinate interview teams, participate in interviewing candidates and ensure that documentation is collected and recorded.
• Oversee employees’ engagement for the company and manage the new hire orientation and exit process.
• Review the HR policies, procedures manual and personnel handbook, recommending amendments needed due to changes in local conditions or labor laws.
• Advise senior and junior management team on appropriate staffing levels and assist in budget preparation.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotions and benefits.
• Analyse and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensures compliance with legal requirements.
• Directly manage and lead staff of HR, transport and general service sections operations.
• Evaluate the need for employee training and development and work on capacity building.
• Ensure employees' adherence to company policies and procedures
• Oversee the coordination and implementation of annual performance reviews.
• Direct and manage all appropriate personnel records of the company workforce with the standard requirement of Joint commission international.
• Direct and handle staff counselling and mentoring, grievances and disciplinary measures.
• Prepare HR forecast to project employment needs and work plan in /with department/s
• Performs other duties as required or given from the Operations and Admin Executive Director

Terms of employment: This is a full-time fixed-term employment position with three (3) months of probation period.

Report to: This position reports to Operations and Admin Executive Director.

Position Summary: The HR & Admin Manager will lead, direct and manage the day-to-day Human Resources and Administrative activities for ICL Addis Ababa and Regional Offices. The incumbent will provide oversight and guidance to the development and monitoring of processes related to recruitment and retention, compliance, compensation, benefits, training and development; as well as oversee administrative functions. He/she will provide strategic guidance on HR & Admin to the organization.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experiences:

Academic Qualifications

• BA degree in Human Resources, Management discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relevant Work Experiences

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the field of Human Resources & Admin for BA.
• A minimum of 7 years at the senior or middle management levels.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong familiarity with country specific laws and regulations governing human resources.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively manage, interact, negotiate, and communicate with employees.
• Determination and perseverance to lead the teams and pro-activeness in all organization’s operations.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict management and decision-making skills that ensure successful human resources management.
• Time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong written communication skills to maintain large amounts of data and excellent reporting
• Knowledge and ability to communicate company policies and enforce decisions within their authority.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to counsel, motivate, and guide employees and managers of other departments to accomplish an organization's goals and objectives.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality as it relates to Human Resources.
• Proficient to use MS Offices and experience of Oracle HR database management system will be an asset.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants who fulfil the above requirements shall submit their updated CV with Cover Letter and copies of supporting documents using mail address hrrecruitment@icladdis.com

within seven (7) consecutive days following this advertisement. Hand delivered applications will not be acceptable. Only short listed applicants will be invited to interview and NO telephone inquiries will be accommodated.

Note: Please put the position title "Senior Manager for Human Resource & Admin" on the subject line of your email.