.IntroductionAga Khan University (AKU) has built a global reputation for its work to improve the quality of life in developing societies through high-quality teaching, research, and healthcare delivery that reflects its core values of impact, quality relevance and access. A not-for-profit organization and an agency of the AKDN, the University has campuses and programs in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan, and the United Kingdom.The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi were the first hospitals in their regions to be accredited by American accreditation health organizations such as the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the College of American Pathologists.Currently, in East Africa, AKU offers academic programs in medicine, nursing, teacher education, and journalism. Moreover, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services along with a number of outreach centers spread across various parts of Kenya. The university in EA currently has a total staff strength of approximately 3000 full-time staff and faculty.ResponsibilitiesJob SummaryReporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, based in Karachi, Pakistan; the Regional HR Director will lead and facilitate a highly effective, strategic HR function in the East Africa region that ensures AKU has the structure, inclusive culture, and diverse talent needed to deliver on its program goals.You will be managing the HR Business Partners who are strategic advisors to the organisation. They drive HR programs within the business lines in partnership with our HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Talent and Organizational Development, Employee Relations, and Rewards).Key ResponsibilitiesThe Leadership of HR StrategyYou will:In consultation with VP HR, set vision, goals, and expectations to accelerate the team for scale and dynamic growth by developing organization strategies and identifying and researching human resources issues.Drive organizational change management and help leaders align communication, behavior, and infrastructure to support their desired changes.Facilitate the adoption of HR policies and practices including educating leaders and managers regarding HR capabilities.Team LeadershipYou will:Provide dynamic and effective leadership and day-to-day management of the department and operational activities.Serve as a consultant and advisor to HRBPs and various centers of excellence on aspects of HR knowledge-based activities, initiatives, and programs.Take overall responsibility for the management and development of staff within the HR unit.Plan and organize the appraisals of staff within the HR unit.Provide project leadership and change management for HR Services.HR Operations OversightYou will:Offer technical leadership to Hospital Executives, University Deans, and Departmental Chairs
