Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia

Resourcing Specialist

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in ZambiaLusaka, Zambiaformal/ professionalK0
Posted: 6/17/2026 • Closes: 7/17/2026

Job Description

Title: Resourcing Specialist Grade: C6 Project: D005 – Human Resources Location: Head Office – Lusaka District, Lusaka Province Publish Date: 06 Feb 2023 00:00 Deadline Date: 23 Jun 2026 00:00 Description: Reports to HR Manager. The Resourcing Specialist is responsible for providing a delivery, support, and advisory service to hiring Managers in order to ensure the recruitment process and candidate experience works smoothly and incorporates all the best elements of our service to deliver a rapid and quality hire. Main duties Correctly implements and interprets HR policies and labour laws and provides guidance to Project Heads and Managers on handling resourcing issues. Develops a complete understanding of CIDRZ objectives to effectively shape and plan recruitment requirements Understands CIDRZ resourcing needs in order to meet business objectives and act as the resourcing subject matter expert Is externally focussed and curious about best practice in the external labour market and ensures the organisation is continually updated with labour market conditions Assists with Job analysis and job evaluation to ensure jobs are properly graded Assists with change management initiatives by conducting readiness assessments, job-impact analysis, and skill and capability assessments. Effectively and efficiently maintains and updates Job descriptions and competence profile Conducts and coordinates the recruitment cycle  for the entire organisation and ensure interviews, selection, placement and orientation enhance acquisition of staff. Ensures new staff are placed at correct salaries and negotiating with prospective candidates were need arises Processes work permits for expatriate staff, initiating follow ups with immigration department Conducts yearly organisational man power planning  in consultation with the Manager and maintains the organisation establishment spread sheet to ensure optimum staffing numbers Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Prepare periodic special reports to reflect staffing trends by project, grade and staff turnover analysis Ensures maintenance of confidential files for all employees for management information and record purposes. [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] Qualifications Full Grade 12 Certificate Degree in Human Resources Management 5 years’ relevant work experience Working knowledge of Zambian Labour Laws Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Analytical thinking and attention to detail Job analysis and evaluation training is an added advantage Valid practicing ZIHRM licence a must Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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