Human Resource Officer Job at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Human Resource Officer Job at Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Location: Machakos, Kenya

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration

Experience: 3 Years

Category: Human Resources / HR

Company: Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Posted: August 25, 2026

Deadline: September 10, 2026

Salary: KSh 50,610 – 98,478 per month

Job Overview

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind is seeking a qualified and experienced Human Resource Officer to support the institution's human resource management and employee relations functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting effective workforce management, advising employees and management on human resource matters, promoting compliance with employment laws and institutional policies, and contributing to a positive and productive working environment.

The position is suitable for a human resource professional with at least three years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of human resource management practices in Kenya. The successful applicant should demonstrate strong communication, advisory, negotiation, leadership and conflict-resolution skills.

The Human Resource Officer will work closely with management and employees to ensure that human resource policies and procedures are properly implemented while supporting staff welfare, performance management and workplace relations.

About Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind is a Government Technical Training Institution located within Machakos Municipality, near the National Cereals and Produce Board depot along Konza Road.

The institution was established in 1958 to provide technical and vocational skills to people who had been affected by war. It was initially supported by the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind and its local partner, the Kenya Society for the Blind.

Over the years, the institution has developed its training and support functions to serve learners with different needs. Its work includes technical training and skills development, making effective human resource management an important part of maintaining quality institutional operations.

Job Goal

The Human Resource Officer will support the effective management of employees and contribute to the implementation of human resource policies and procedures within the institution.

The officer will provide professional HR advice, assist in addressing employee concerns, support workplace relations and help management make informed decisions relating to employees. The role will also contribute to maintaining compliance with relevant Kenyan employment legislation and institutional requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Human Resource Officer will support the implementation of human resource policies, procedures and systems across the institution.

Key duties will include advising employees and management on human resource matters and providing appropriate guidance on workplace policies, procedures and employment-related issues.

The officer will support employee relations and help resolve workplace concerns in a fair, professional and confidential manner. This will include assisting with conflict resolution, behavioural management and other employee-related matters.

The successful candidate will also provide HR advisory services to management and employees, ensuring that human resource decisions are aligned with applicable policies and employment legislation.

The role will involve supporting effective communication between employees and management and promoting positive working relationships across different departments.

The Human Resource Officer will also participate in activities related to employee performance, staff welfare and general human resource administration.

The officer is expected to maintain proper HR records and ensure that employee information is handled with appropriate confidentiality and accuracy.

Other responsibilities may include supporting staff planning, employee engagement, disciplinary processes and workplace consultations as assigned by management.

The successful candidate will also assist in ensuring compliance with the Human Resource Management Professionals Act, applicable employment laws and other relevant regulations governing human resource practice in Kenya.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration.

At least three years of relevant experience in a similar Human Resource Officer position.

Must be a practicing member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

Good understanding of the Human Resource Management Professionals Act and other relevant employment laws in Kenya.

Strong understanding of human resource policies and workplace procedures.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong employee advisory and negotiation abilities.

Good conflict-resolution and behavioural-management skills.

Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.

Ability to work effectively with employees at different levels of an organisation.

Good organisational and administrative skills.

Computer literacy and ability to work with standard office applications.

Strong confidentiality and professional ethics.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

High level of integrity and accountability.

Applicants should not have a criminal record or be associated with fraudulent or unethical activities.

Key Skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong skills in:

Human resource management

Employee relations

HR advisory services

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Staff welfare

Performance management

Workplace communication

HR administration

Employment law compliance

Leadership and supervision

Record management

Teamwork and collaboration

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for qualified human resource professionals who have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration and at least three years of experience in a similar position.

Candidates should be registered and practicing members of IHRM and should have practical knowledge of employment regulations and human resource practices in Kenya.

Applicants should also demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle employee-related matters objectively and responsibly.

Salary and Employment Terms

The position is classified under Job Group L, with a salary scale of KSh 50,610 to KSh 98,478 per month.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the responsibilities of the position professionally while supporting the institution's human resource objectives and overall operations.

Application Information

Interested applicants should obtain the full information and application requirements from the official Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind website.

Applicants may submit their applications in their own handwriting or electronically and should ensure that the application reaches the Chief Principal on or before September 10, 2026.

Applications may also be submitted electronically through the official institutional email addresses provided in the vacancy notice:

mtib2016@gmail.com

info@mtib.ac.ke

Applicants should attach an updated Curriculum Vitae together with copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card and birth certificate as required.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified about the dates and arrangements for physical interviews. Applicants who are shortlisted will also be required to provide a certificate of good conduct obtained from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations during the physical interview process.

Late applications will not be accepted. The institution has also indicated that canvassing is not allowed and may result in automatic disqualification.

Application Address:

Chief Principal

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind

P.O. Box 112-90100

Machakos, Kenya

Deadline: September 10, 2026

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