Mbale Clinical Research Institute
Location: Mbale Clinical Research Institute
Employment Type: Performance Based Contract (PBC)
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: Attractive local salary
About Us: The Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) is a center of excellence in evidence-based clinical research, training, and innovation located in Eastern Uganda at the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital complex. MCRI is dedicated to progressive research collaborations with esteemed institutions, including Busitema University, Imperial College London, and EDCTP. We are now seeking a motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Human Resource Manager at the institute,
Job Summary: The Human Resource Manager plays a strategic role in managing the workforce to ensure organizational goals are achieved effectively and ethically.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development Studies with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution. A certificate in Administrative Law is a must. A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in Human Resource Management.
Key skills:
Core Competencies
-Public Sector Management
– Results Orientation
– Ethics and Integrity
– Interpersonal and Communication Skills
– Computer Skills
– Ability to Adapt to Multi-Cultural Settings
– Innovation
– Concern for Quality and Technical Competence
Strategic Skills:
-Strategic Thinking
– Negotiation Skills
– Team Building
– Conflict Management
– Policy Development
– Change Management
– Research and Project Management Skills
Key Responsibilities include:
- Recruitment & Staffing: The HRM oversees transparent, merit-based hiring aligned with organizational policies. They project staffing needs in collaboration with program managers, coordinate job advertisements, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
- Policy Development & Compliance: The HRM develops and updates HR policies and staff handbooks, ensuring alignment with national labor laws and donor regulations. They ensure staff adhere to codes of conduct and safeguarding standards.
- Employee Relations & Welfare: They manage grievances and disciplinary issues, promote fair treatment, and support staff welfare through psychosocial and wellness programs, building a healthy work environment.
- Performance Management: HRM coordinates performance appraisal systems, advises supervisors on feedback delivery, and links staff performance to rewards and development.
- Training & Development: They assess training needs and organize CPD programs, workshops, and mentorships to build internal capacity and professional growth.
- Compensation & Benefits: They design equitable salary structures, administer payroll and benefits, and ensure timely compensation in line with market standards and organisational budgets.
- Retention & Succession Planning: They implement strategies to retain talent, plan for leadership continuity, and address gaps in key roles as projects evolve.
- Organizational Culture & Communication: They promote organizational values, facilitate team-building, and maintain open communication between management and staff.
Application Instructions:
Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) upholds the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all its recruitment processes. MCRI has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, bribery, or any form of solicitation. No applicant should offer, nor will MCRI request any form of payment, favor, or inducement in exchange for employment. Any individual or applicant found engaging in such practices will face immediate disqualification from the recruitment process, and the matter may be reported to the relevant authorities. Please note that this is not a re-entry application.
If you are an interested candidate and you meet the above criteria, please submit your application through the application portal to complete the application process by completing the application form and thereafter upload your supporting documents as a single PDF file (Not more than 10MB) containing a handwritten cover letter, an up-to-date CV, National ID and copies of academic documents.
Application Deadline: 26 June 2026, by 17:00Hours EAT.
