1. Objective

To enable the management of Human Resources, Administrative issues, Security issues and Transport services.

 2. Functions

This Unit performs the following functions: -

a)   Interpreting Public Service Regulations; Standing Orders and other Labour laws;

b)   overseeing the implementation of ethics and value promotion activities including corruption prevention education;

c)    Administering and overseeing implementation of activities such as recruitment, human resource development and training, promotion, discipline, retention, motivation, performance management and general staff welfare;

d)   Ensuring optimal, efficient and effective management and utilization of human resources;

e)    Overseeing the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures and guidelines for recruitment, training and development, deployment, retention of staff, promotions, performance management;

f)     Coordinating Workers Council and Trade Union affairs,

g)    Conducting regular human resources audit and inventory of current and needed skills;

h)   providing registry, mesenterial and courier services; and managing Office records,

i)     Handling protocol and customer complaints matters;

j)     Facilitating provision of security services, transport and general utilities;

k)   Coordinating implementation of ethics and value promotion activities;

l)   Creating an environment and working conditions conducive for high staff morale and productivity by initiating suitable safety, motivation, health and welfare programmes;

m) Developing a comprehensive human resources management manual;

n)   Ensuring that the University has a conducive working environment free from fears for health and safety risks and sexual harassment and that the interests of the University and those of employees are integrated;

o)   Preparing Annual Personnel Emolument Estimates and administer salaries and payroll; and

p)   Coordinating the implementation of Employee Self Service (ESS)