Human Resource Officer

Human Resource Officer, Global Health

Location : Accra

Ghana

POSITION TYPE :  Full Time, Local Hire

DURATION : 1 year with extension

LOCATION : Accra, Ghana ( note that Project HOPE will not be covering relocation expenses )

POSITION TITLE : Human Resource Officer

DIVISION : Global Health

REPORTS TO : Human Resource Manager

Project HOPE  is an international NGO with employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a  culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

BACKGROUND ON Ghana IHP :

The purpose of the USAID-funded Ghana Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) activity to strategically contribute to the Government of Ghana’s strategies to reduce preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths, including stillbirths, and improve their overall health and well-being by 2030. Activities are expected to advance Ghana toward increased localization, strengthening the capacity of Ghana institutions and local organizations to introduce, deliver, scale up, and sustain the use of evidence-based, quality MNCH, voluntary family planning, malaria, and global health security services. The project will increase access, utilization and quality of maternal and child health, family planning, malaria, and nutrition services to reduce preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths in northern Ghana.

POSITION SUMM ARY :

Project Hope seeks an HR Officer to support the HR department in data management, maintaining accurate employee records, including contracts, personnel details, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations. This role is crucial in assisting with day-to-day HR activities and tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of Project HOPE's programs in Ghana.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date personnel records by accurately entering data into the HR software and systems and ensuring all data is appropriately documented.
• Support in recruitment and onboarding with job postings, screening candidates and staff orientations.
• Responsible for employee records and documentation in maintaining accurate employee records, including contracts, personnel details, SSNIT, Tier 2 and 3, drafting of HR correspondences and job-related documentation, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
• Responsible for the preparation and processing of work permits and visas for international staff, ensuring compliance with immigration laws.
• Assist with payroll and benefits support in the processing of salaries and the administration of employee benefits programs such as health insurance, pensions and other incentives
• Ensuring logistical support for training, tracking development activities, helping to organize training sessions, workshops and other professional development opportunities of Project HOPE.
• Handling General HR administration by ensuring day-to-day administrative tasks such as scheduling and meetings, maintaining HR files, and managing office supplies for HR related activities,
• Contributing to productive, compliant and engaged workforce.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands :

Work environment :

All positions will be based in Ghana. Ghana nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the substantial number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience and qualifications for this position will be considered.