Manager of the Health and Well-being Department (for Sport) Temporary

Manager of the Health and Well-being Department (for Sport) ensures the development of corporate sports culture at the University by creating a favorable environment for physical activity and team interaction including the organization and conduct of sports events compliance with safety and health standards and the establishment of a motivation system to engage University employees in sports activities.

Responsibilities (tasks key areas of responsibility and functions):

4.1.  Organization and coordination of corporate sports activities of the University:

1. Participation in planning and coordination of corporate sports physical culture and health life of the University;
2. Implementation and management of programs aimed at involving employees in regular exercise and maintaining physical activity during the working day;
3. Involving employees and members of the University community in physical education and health activities and sports through planning organizing and coordinating corporate sports competitions sections and sports life at the University;
4. Support and development of clubs/teams for employees with interests (football running swimming etc.).

4.2. Information and educational work:

1. Implementation of a communication plan development and distribution of information materials (booklets brochures newsletters posters) on corporate sports and healthy lifestyle of employees;
2. Conducting outreach presentations meetings and sessions on corporate sports issues;
3. Increasing employee engagement through the integration of sports and wellness into everyday corporate culture.

4.3. Cooperation and program development:

1. Participation in the establishment and development of cooperation with sports organizations government bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan and abroad on issues of healthy lifestyle and sports;
2. Implementation of long-term programs aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of employees such as yoga meditation and stress reduction programs;
3. Assessing the effectiveness of programs and the impact on employee health through surveys measurements and other forms of feedback;
4. Preparation of reports on the effectiveness of programs and proposals for their improvement.

4.4. Analysis and implementation of policies:

1. Analysis participation in the development and implementation of regulations policies rules and recommendations on issues of public health and sanitary and epidemiological well-being;
2. Participation in the preparation of proposals to management for the development of sports and physical education in university life.

4.5. Administrative duties:

1. Work with incoming correspondence with requests from structural units timely submission of responses to letters and appeals from citizens;
2. Participation in planning and control of expenses and income formation of a budget request for the corresponding financial year/s;
3. Participation in the processes of identification assessment management and monitoring of risks within the supervised area;
4. Timely and high-quality execution of other instructions of the Head and management of the University;
5. Compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and internal documents of the University.

Qualifications :

Educational requirements (level profile licenses professional certificates etc.)

Higher professional education preferably obtained at higher education institutions with instruction in English;

Masters degree is preferable;

Priority fields of specialization: sports and physical education sports management/administration; management; public relations; lawyers

Work experience requirements:

Аt least 1 year of professional experience in areas relevant to the functional responsibilities of this position gained in public service or in international and/or national companies

Requirements for knowledge skills competencies:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and practices in the field of physical culture and sports;
2. Knowledge of the system of organizing physical culture and sports in leading international universities;
3. Knowledge of the basics of health insurance;
4. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On the Status of Nazarbayev University Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools and Nazarbayev Fund as well as other legislative and regulatory acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan in healthcare and medicine.

Skills:

1. Skills in organizing sports life in an academic environment;
2. Skills in working with technical financial documentation;
3. Risk management skills;
4. Project management skills;
5. Skills in delivering presentations and conducting negotiations;
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies:

1. Commitment to the goals and values of the University;
2. Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines;
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
4. Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
5. Responsibility;
6. Strong analytical skills;
7. Well-developed leadership qualities;
8. Adaptability and willingness to learn;
9. Stress resistance.

Language requirements

- Fluent in Kazakh Russian and English.

Additional Information :

Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities aptitude personality work samples in-basket exercises and informal interviews) and motivation.

Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.
They are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English.
You are encouraged to share your views and values  to identify how they fit into  Nazarbayev University core values

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time