Among its many functions the Department is responsible for providing professional advice on the labour laws, it ensures that the General Conditions are continuously aligned to the decisions of Council and the laws of Malawi, ensures that the University is staffed with appropriately qualified and experienced personnel in the areas of teaching, research, academic related and other support services.
At full strength the Department also has as its mandate the promotion of Human Resources policies, remuneration, performance management and reward strategies to ensure that the University attracts, motivates and retains the staff needed to enable the institution to full-fill its mission as a key player of Malawi's higher education industry.
The Human Resources Department
Key functions in the HR Department
Recruitment and selection
Responsible for the efficient provision of recruitment, selection and placement services to line departments and faculties planned requirements. Also implements human resource policies and practices that aids in improving individual and organizational performance.
Staff Training & Development
Responsible for; developing cost effective strategies and policies; and for planning, coordinating, organizing and evaluating training and development short. Medium and long term programmes, to ensure that the University is staffed with suitably qualified and experienced personnel to enhance the quality and standard of the University's academic programmes and services and the efficient delivery of support services.
Employee Relations
The primary role is to promote positive employee relations through the establishment of effective communication and consultation strategies and procedures, the equitable treatment of staff, speedy resolution of disputes and grievances and the development of an organizational climate conducive to productivity, performance excellence and the achievement of institutional goals.
Employee Welfare & Benefits
Responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the administration of the University's staff Compensation (housing, benefits and welfare schemes) in the most cost effective manner in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure equity and enhance the ability of the University to attract, retain and motivate staff through a performance based rewards system.
GOVERNANCE
LUANAR council
Chaired by Professor James Seyani, The LUANAR Council is the governing body of the University and is responsible for the management and administration of the University, its property and revenues, the Council exercises general control and supervision over all the affairs of the University including its relations with the public.