About NDA:
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.

Job Summary: The Head, Human Resources and Administration will be responsible for the planning, development coordination and implementation of HR Strategy, policies, procedures and guidelines that will support achievement of NDA mandate in compliance with the labour laws and other statutory requirements. The incumbent as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of HR and Admin will contribute to the strategic direction National Drug Authority and be responsible for the direction, supervision, capacity-building and performance of the department to ensure effective delivery of HR and administration service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Significantly contribute to the development of an organizational culture that reflects the mandate of NDA, promotes high performance, encourages a team building, innovation, and contributes to the delivery of results to the public and relevant developing partners.
Ensure that line managers understand and appropriately lead the management of performance employees in their respective departments through effective performance planning, regular reviews and conducting of the annual appraisal process are in time.
Design and manage staffing strategies to ensure that the organization plans, attracts, and retains a motivated and qualified workforce capable of meeting organizational challenges
Ensure that the management team is provided with necessary advice and other relevant support to enable effective management of human resources in their respective departments; for prevention and response to any legal issue arising out of work or employment and coordinate actions with Head, Legal
Manages the staff compensation system and monitor both the internal equity and external market competitiveness of current staff remuneration;
Ensure Human Resource practices are fair, equitable, consistent and comply with Employment Act and other national labour laws.
Manage the delivery of public relations activities of national drug Authority
Oversees management of NDA official premises, assets, office support operations, including but not limited to office equipment, services and supplies.
Steer the preparation of the HR & Administration department budget, monitor its utilization to ensure value for money in all departmental transactions.
Oversees reception and mail services and ensure that that travel arrangements, accommodation, visitation schedules are effected as per requirements;
Supervises the management of bills (telephone, water, electricity, mail and ensures prompt payments thereof.
Manage the transport function including monitoring, fuel consumption and services / repairs of generators and vehicles and offers related support to the regional offices.
Manage, mentor, and develop the capacity of staff in the Human Resources &administration unit, ensuring that they understand their responsibilities and are supported to perform their roles
Ensure effective management of all tasks related to day-to- day HR management and Administration.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should possess a master’s degree with specialization in Human Resource Management and administration from a recognized institution. Possession of a Bachelor‘s degree in at least one of the following areas: Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences), Bachelor of Social Work &Social Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration (Human Resource management option)
Possess of professional qualifications such as CIPD
At least ten years’ experience in Human Resource field in a reputable organization with at least 6 years in a senior management position.
Past exposure and experience developing and implementing HR policies and other strategic initiatives such as organization restructuring and psychology
High level integrity and credibility
High level of professional people management and customer care skills.
Strong organization, supervisory, problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, team building, analytical and negotiation skills.
Past experience in the development and implementation of HR policies and programs.
Membership to relevant professional bodies
Possess the ability to lead through periods of change

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their handwritten or or electronically application letters with a detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time telephone numbers of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to:
The Human Resource and Administration Officer,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail to: ndaug@nda.or.ug

Deadline: 20th May 2015 by 5PM