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Human Resource (HR) Manager - Readvertised, 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 (HR) Manager

DIVISION : Global Health

REPORTS TO : Finance and Operations Director

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 a Human Resources (HR) Manager to contribute to the overall strategic business and objectives through effective leadership and management of the HR functions in Project HOPE Ghana. The HR Manager will develop and manage the HR functions within the organization to optimally achieve attraction, retention, and development of staff / human capital. S / he is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the HR function, and develops and administers various HR plans and procedures for all staff. This entails the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective people management processes, as well as the administration of staff matters concerning remuneration, benefits and records, human capital management, and support services based on the actualization of potential and motivation to succeed in career.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategy Delivery

• Lead the conceptualizing, designing, and implementing of the people strategy to meet Project HOPE Ghana’s programmatic needs.
• Support staff and line managers with change management while facilitating necessary employee support program, as well as legal considerations.
• Develop / Update HR policies, programs, and systems to support the achievement of Project HOPE Ghana’s goals.
• Oversee standardized HR processes throughout Project HOPE Ghana and assist in the development of localized procedures, as required.
• Champion the Gender Equity and Diversity initiative and staff wellness programs in the Ghana office.
• Champion the Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Exploitation, and Abuse (PHSEA) initiatives in the Ghana country office.

HR Management

Staff Development

HR Policies, Procedures, and Reporting

Compensation, Benefits, and Performance Management

Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned by the Finance and Operations Director.

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.