About US:
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiological and disease surveillance capabilities of Africa countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy, and the International Health Regulations (IHR). Established in 2005, AFENET has supported more than 20 African countries across sub-Saharan Africa advance their capabilities in early detection and response to infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work in liaison with the Senior HR Officer to manage and follow up on local staff and country staff contractual status and ensure appropriate and timely action recommendation.
Provide timely support and guidance in the day to day tasks in the Human Resource administration, application of rules and regulations and in follow up of HR procedures and other related policies.
Actively support all Human resource functions at the Secretariat and in the entire organization network.
Support in management of HR records, filing and tracking of required documentation for filing.
Render support in capturing, entering of all Human resource data into HR software and data bases.
Prepare all relevant employment documentation for newly recruited staff and assist the induction and orientation processes.
Provide clerical and logistical support to the HR office during trainings and in the preparation of training and workshop materials and other HR functions.
Support in the preparation and tracking of payment requisitions and other routine correspondences between HR Office and other units.
Provide timely support during staff performance evaluations.
In addition to the general HR administration, assist in the implementation of various entitlements for international, local staff and separated staff in accordance with AFENET rules and regulations.
Maintain and generate monthly staff attendance records and time sheets as well as offer assistance in leave management and coordination of staff welfare, medical and insurance schemes.
Provide support to the Administration unit and/or other units with clerical work that may range from: typing documents, correspondences, entering data, scanning documents, filing and photocopying.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Human Resource Assistant should hold a Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology. Possession of a Post Graduate training in Human Resource management is added advantage.
At least two to three years’ experience in a Human Resource management role in a busy work environment or any reputable organization preferably an NGO is most desired.
Possess excellent analytical skills
Possess excellent planning and organizing skills
Good judgment, Initiative, High sense of responsibility and confidentiality
Be a good team player
Possess excellent communication, customer care and relationship skills.
Excellent computer skills in Ms. Office packages and or HRIS

How to Apply:
All candidates who are qualified and interested should send their updated resumes, application letters, and relevant documentation to:
The Administration & Human Resource Office,
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Email to: sec@afenet.net

NB: Please note that all applications should be sent online.

Deadline: 16th March, 2015.