Background

The International Training and Education Center for Health (I‐TECH) is a center in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, with a field office located in Port‐au‐Prince, Haiti. I‐TECH specializes in health systems strengthening and the implementation of health information systems. I‐TECH has made significant contributions to the objectives of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Haiti since 2004.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Country Director, the Human Resources Manager (HRM) is responsible for developing systems and providing services in each of the five core domains of HR: policies and procedures, staffing, performance management, compensation, and professional development. The HRM works with I‐TECH Haiti leadership team, local
legal counsel, I‐TECH Seattle headquarters, and other country offices to ensure I‐TECH
Haiti’s HR practices meet applicable standards and requirements.

1. Maintains the I‐TECH Haiti Manuel des Employees, researching and recommending changes, additions, and deletions as appropriate in light of experience, changing organizational needs, and legal requirements;
2. Develops, communicates, and implements standard operating procedures (SOP) to
promote efficiency and consistency in the handling of day‐to‐day HR needs by I‐TECH Haiti staff;
3. Advises leadership and staff on the interpretation and application of specific policies
and procedures to individual employee situations.

Staffing
1. Develops processes and tools to efficiently and effectively meet I‐TECH Haiti staffing needs on a timely basis: assessment, recruitment, candidate screening, selection, hiring and orientation;
2. Works with hiring managers in planning and coordinating hiring processes, including posting advertisements, implementing other recruiting strategies, helping screen applications, and conducting reference checks;
3. Develops and leads new hire orientation;
4. Ensures timely renewal of employee contracts;
5. Sets up and maintains employee personnel files.

Performance Management
1. Develops and administers the annual performance evaluation process;
2. Researches and recommends employee recognition activities to honor individual milestones and achievements;
3. Coaches managers and staff on the handling of a wide range of performance, communication, and organizational issues with the aim of facilitating early resolution of problems that arise;
4. Advises managers and staff on employee grievance procedures;
5. Consults with Country Director and legal counsel to assure the handling of grievances and formal discipline is consistent with applicable laws and I‐TECH standards.

Compensation
1. Works closely with the Country Director in developing and administering pay and benefit programs which attract, retain, and motivate staff and are externally competitive;
2. Periodically researches and recommends cost of living or other across‐the‐board
adjustments to the I‐TECH Haiti salary structure, updating the structure and individual pay consistent with approved changes;
3. Coordinates with Accountant and Finance Manager to assure timely processing of timesheets and payroll;
4. Maintains, administers, and communicates employee insurance schemes, including medical, life, and accident coverage. Assures timely renewal of vendor contracts to assure uninterrupted coverage.

Professional Development
1. Supports I‐TECH Haiti leadership and management in implementing professional development programs and policies;
2. Coaches supervisors and employees on exploring and planning individual employee professional development activities;
3. Coordinates and hosts in‐house training activities as directed by the Country
Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or
Public Administration and a minimum of 3 years of HR‐related working experience.
• Master’s degree or certificate in Human Resources Management desired. Related degrees and experience will be considered.
• Excellent working knowledge of current Haitian labor laws.
• Evidence of implementing human resources policies.
• Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer and email.
• Excellent communications skills to include fluency in Speaking/Reading/Writing in
French, English and Haitian Creole.
• Previously demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and interact with all levels of staff and management.
• Demonstrated disposition toward ethical and non‐discriminatory behavior that will
act as a role model for others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail‐oriented and sensitive to confidential information.
• Good interpersonal and conflict management skills.

Interested applicants may submit their C.V., cover letter, references (2), copies of academic credentials.

Only retained candidates will be contacted for interviews.