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Human Resource Officer

Job Title: Human Resource Officer 

Location: Nairobi 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer 

Experience: Mid-level 

Company Summary 

We are a fast-growing MedTech company committed to strengthening healthcare systems across Africa. Through innovation, workforce development, and strategic partnerships, we design and deploy medical device solutions while connecting skilled biomedical engineering talent with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to drive measurable impact in African healthcare by combining technology, expertise, and collaboration. 

Position Summary 

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resource Officer to build and manage HR systems as our organization scales. Currently a team of 12, we expect to double in size next year. The ideal candidate will design a proper organogram, ensure compliance with Kenyan labor laws, develop HR policies, advise on salary structures, and lead onboarding and employee engagement. Prior experience in a startup or fast-growing company is highly desirable. 

Key Responsibilities 
  1. HR Strategy & Structure 
  • Develop and maintain an organizational structure and organogram aligned with growth plans. 
  • Advise management on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies. 

2. Compliance & Policy Development 

  • Ensure full compliance with Kenyan labor laws and statutory requirements (NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, leave policies). 
  • Draft and implement HR policies, employee handbook, and disciplinary procedures. 

3. Compensation & Benefits 

  • Advise on competitive salary scales and annual increments based on market benchmarks. 
  • Manage payroll coordination and statutory deductions. 

4. Recruitment & Onboarding 

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment for new hires and interns. 
  • Design and execute onboarding programs for smooth integration. 

5. Performance Management & Employee Relations 

  • Support managers in setting KPIs and conducting appraisals. 
  • Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries. 
  • Work with management to build and grow a “people First” work culture. 

6. Training & Development 

  • Identify training needs and coordinate learning programs. 

7. HR Administration 

  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation. 
  • Prepare HR reports for management review. 
Additional Responsibilities  
  1. Platform Workforce Management: 
  • Develop policies and frameworks for engaging freelance biomedical engineers through our platform (similar to ride-hailing models). 
  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan labor laws for non-traditional work arrangements. 

2. Field Deployment Compliance: 

  • Create onboarding processes for biomedical engineers placed in facilities, including credential checks, health/safety compliance, and performance monitoring. 
  • Implement verification systems for qualifications and background checks. 

3. Platform Integration: 

  • Advise on HR processes for managing remote and field biomedical staff via digital platforms. 
  • Support integration of HRIS tools for tracking gig-style workforce. 

4. Risk & Safety Management: 

  • Ensure insurance, liability coverage, and occupational health standards for deployed biomedical engineers. 
Qualifications & Experience 
  • Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or related field. 
  • Certification: Minimum IHRM membership or recognized HR certification. 
  • Minimum 2 years of HR experience, preferably in a startup or SME environment. 
  • Strong knowledge of Kenyan labor laws and HR best practices. 
  • Familiarity with HR software and MS Office tools. 
Key Competencies 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving ability. 
  • Ability to design HR policies and salary structures. 
  • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. 
Desirable Skills 
  • Experience with HRIS or payroll systems. 
  • Exposure to talent development and performance management frameworks. 
  • Understanding compensation benchmarking and market analysis. 
What We Offer 
  • Opportunity to build HR systems from the ground up in a growing company. 
  • Collaborate directly with leadership on strategic people decisions 
  • Competitive salary and benefits. 
  • Career growth as the company scales. 
Deadline: January 20, 2026