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Fort Portal, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline:

September 27, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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About the Organisation

The Mountains of the Moon University, is a public university in Uganda. Founded as a private, non-profit institution, the university became a public institution following an executive directive in January 2018. It is named after the Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the Mountains of the Moon.

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Job Title

Chief Human Resource Management job at Mountains of the Moon University (MMU)

Job Description

Provide leadership and oversee strategic direction and viability of the HR Directorate

Duties and Responsibilities

Grading and Assessment

Grading Assignments: Assist in grading homework, quizzes, exams, essays, and other assessments, ensuring consistency and fairness in marking.
Providing Feedback: Offer constructive feedback to students on their work, helping them understand their mistakes and improve their performance.
Managing Records: Keep accurate records of student grades, attendance, and participation, and assist in maintaining the course's online learning management system.

Student Support

Office Hours: Hold regular office hours to provide additional support to students, answer their questions, and clarify course material.
Study Sessions: Organize and lead study groups or review sessions before exams, helping students prepare and address any areas of confusion.
Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to students, offering advice on academic challenges, study habits, and time management.

Administrative Duties

Course Material Preparation: Assist the instructor in preparing course materials, such as handouts, slides, and online resources.
Attendance and Participation Tracking: Monitor student attendance and participation, keeping records that may contribute to their final grade.
Communication: Help manage communication between students and the instructor, answering emails, and addressing routine inquiries.

Assisting with Research (If Applicable)

Research Support: In some cases, TAs may assist with the instructor's research, including data collection, literature reviews, or other tasks as needed.
Library and Resource Management: Help gather and organize research materials for the instructor or for course-related projects.

Exam and Assignment Preparation

Proctoring Exams: Assist in administering exams by proctoring, distributing exam papers, and ensuring academic integrity during the test.
Assignment Creation: Help create or modify assignments and exams under the guidance of the instructor.

Qualifications and Competencies

A minimum of a Masters degree in Human Resource Management or Organizational and Industrial Psychology or Management or Organizational Development or Public Administration and Management (HR option) or MBA (HR option)
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Human Resource Management or Social Sciences. business Studies, or Public Administration, or Social Works and Administration.
Should have at least eight (8) years of experience in human resource management, four (4) of which at a senior level in a public institution.
Membership with HR professional body is an added advantage

Experience and Competences

Leadership and supervisory skills in planning, organizing and coordination HR
Ability to build, lead and work with teams.
Computer literacy.
Interpersonal & communication skills.
Quick judgement and decision making.
Record keeping skills
Ability to initiate change.

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF.
1. Application letter.
2. A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
3. Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates
4. Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter (s).
5. Copy of a valid National Identity Card and work identity card.
6. Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
7. Any other relevant documentation to support the application.
N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered.
Applications should be addressed to: The University Secretary. Mountains of the Moon University, P. O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level, Fort Portal, Uganda.
The deadline for receiving the application is by 5:00 p.m. on 27th September 2024. MMU is an equal opportunity employer and appointments to all positions are based on merit.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.