Senior Human Resource Management & Development Officer at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Senior Human Resource Management & Development Officer
Advert No : NQCL NO. 18/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 6
No. of positions: 1

a. Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Participating in interpreting and implementing the human resource management policies and circulars;
i. Undertaking training needs analysis, projections and developing training programmes;
ii. Participating in staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement;
iii. Processing the payroll;
iv. Assisting in managing staff welfare schemes;
v. Maintaining human resource management information system;
vi. Consolidating information for payroll processing;
vii. Supporting in the management ofstaff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit process; and
viii. Verifying and maintaining human resource records.

b. Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Cumulative service period of six (6) years, relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer I or in a comparable position;
ii. Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
OR
iii. Bachelor degree in Social Sciences plus post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing; and
v. Proficiency in computer applications;

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.