Human Resource Officer Job Vacancy: Society for Family Health


The successful candidate will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office. He/she is responsible for managing the administration of the Human Resources policies, procedures. The Human Resource Officer assists in carrying out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, recruitment, reviews, maintains, updates the Human Resource database, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and other employment related functions. He/she assists in coordinating the implementation of services and policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintains employee database through Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
  • Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department, in consultation with Director Human Resources.
  • Helps in implementing organisational changes such as those following from country legislation, revised job classification structures and technological changes.
  • Updates and monitors the HR Database and ensures accurate posting.
    Assists with the implementation of the performance management system that is conducted on bi-annual basis.
  • Contributes to the preparation of the departmental monthly report.
  • Coordinates all human resources activities in the department to ensure accurate interpretation and effective application of all statutory requirements related to human resources.
  • Takes part in HR strategic management process.
  • Explains SFH Employee manual and conditions of service to employees during orientation.
  • Ensures that all staff files /records are up to date.
Required Qualification and Experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or related.
  • Diploma in Human Resources Management/equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role preferably in a Non-Profit environment.
  • Good oral and written communication with the ability to initiate and draft correspondence
  • English language fluency required.
  • A registered member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management.
Skills Specification
  • Report writing skill is a must
  • Human Resources Management/Planning
  • Benefits Administration
  • Communication Processes
  • Compensation and Wage Structure
  • Computer literacy
  • Problem solving
  • Training and facilitation
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical ability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Information processing and seeking
  • Assertiveness skills
  • Counseling skills
Personal Attributes
  • Reliable
  • Assertive
  • Integrity
  • Smart
Email cover letters together with detailed CVs before 14th November, 2016 to:
or send to
Director – Human Resources, Society for Family Health,
Plot No. 549, Ituna Road,
P.O Box 50770, Lusaka