Gatune Francis, Human Resource consultant

Gatune Francis

Human Resource consultant

Muhtson Holdings Ltd

Location
Kenya
Education
Master's degree, Administration
Experience
12 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 9 Months

Human Resource consultant at Muhtson Holdings Ltd
  • Kenya - Nairobi
  • My current job since October 2018

.Initiating and leading human resource programs and projects.
.Providing advice and recommendations to HR personnel for resolution of daily issues.
.Formulating strategic and practical plans to address human resource matters.
.Assisting in recruiting, training and management of personnel.
.Assisting in the development and integration of policies.
.Selecting and implementing suitable HR technology.

Human Resources Manager at Tharaka Nithi
  • Kenya - Meru
  • July 2014 to August 2017

Implementing HR policies related to recruitment, promotions, remuneration, and staff relation and performance management.
Participating in the development and preparation of the Unit’s work plan, budget and quarterly and annual reports.
Supervising day to day operations of all administrative and logistical support areas to
ensuring smooth running of the institution including office space, furniture and equipment motor vehicles and contracts.
In-charge of the payroll system and administration including preparation and maintenance of the payroll data and preparation of monthly contribution schedules for timely remittance of statutory deductions.
Administration of staff welfare and benefits requirements including medical cover, group life /accident cover, pension scheme and Staff Association Welfare.
Participating in recruitment and selection of staff including preparation of job adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checking and making offers to candidates.
Developing orientation programs and overseeing staff induction for new hires.
Conducting training needs assessment for direct reports and coordinate organization wide training needs assessment in liaison with Heads of Departments and organize staff training.
Receiving, analyzing and follow up to ensure resolution of employee grievances and complaints as per the HR policy and ensuring safe custody of relevant employee records- define file thresholds.
Drafting policies and procedures papers on human resources and administration matters for consideration and approval by the board.
Coordinating the implementation of the process of performance management system.
Coordinating the implementation of the Human resources, management
Coordinating the implementation of the Human resources, management Information systems.
Providing feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence.

Human Resource and Administration Manager at PCEA CHOGORIA HOSPITAL
  • Kenya - Meru
  • August 2010 to June 2014

.Ensuring efficient reception services are rendered to all, i.e., both internal and external parties including security checks.
.Ensuring that Hospital employees continually updated personal file with all relevant documents including application letters, employment contracts, passports photographs, ID’s, resumes.
.Tracking and recording absences, lateness, under time and overtime to ensure that appropriate deduction are applied.
.Planning and conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward the Hospital objectives.
Serving as a link between management and employees in management of psychological contract.
Maintained historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
Coordinating the recruitment process and internship programs.
Management of all the administrative functions.
Overseeing procurement of goods, services, assisting in developing and implementing policies, and administrative systems in line with budgetary allocations in the Hospital for all functions.
In liaison with tender committee, participated in Suppliers prequalification exercises.
Negotiating with the prequalified suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Preparing control strategies and Performing risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
Controlling spending and building a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Receiving requisitions for services needed by different units, sections, departments and the hospital in general, that are required for running it.
Maintaining updated list/files of pre-qualified suppliers or contractors to supply and provide various services to the hospital.
Monitoring and ensuring that services provided to the hospital by service lenders are sufficient and up to the required specifications.

Education

Master's degree, Administration
  • at Kenyatta University
  • July 2019

Masters in Business Administration. .Human Resource option

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at Meru University of science and Technology
  • July 2013

Bachelor of Commerce. ..Human Resource option

Diploma, Management
  • at Kenya Institute of management
  • June 2009

Specialties & Skills

Onboarding
Employment Law
Employee Benefits
Performance Management
Managing Employees
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
COUNSELING
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
POLICY ANALYSIS
TRAINING
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Conflict resolution skills
Strategic thinking skills
Organizational skills
Leadership skills

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Human Resource Management
  • Registered member
  • January 2015

Training and Certifications

Minute's writing and meetings management (Training)
Training Institute:
Institutional consultantso kenya
Date Attended:
October 2016
Duration:
24 hours
Sector plan development (Training)
Training Institute:
Murkanafrica Africa
Date Attended:
January 2016
Duration:
24 hours
Data management for people with hiv/Aids (Training)
Training Institute:
Aids relief ..pepfar
Date Attended:
January 2003
Duration:
48 hours
Job analysis (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2015

Hobbies

  • Reading novels,journals and inspirational books