Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in the field of Human Resource Management in the wide Public Service, and must be in the grade of Senior Deputy Secretary Grade PSC 3 or in an equivalent senior management position in the Public Sector;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option) Human Resource Planning, Industrial/Labour Relations, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management and development, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option) Human Resource Planning, Industrial /Labour Relations, Strategic Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
Membership of a relevant professional body;
Demonstrated thorough understanding of national goals policies and development objectives and ability to transform them into strategic human resource Management and Development; and
Proficiency in computer applications
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing the development, review and interpretation of policies, guidelines, strategies and frameworks to guide the human resource management and development function in the Public Service;
Providing professional and technical expertise on human resource functions to MDAs and County Governments, in respect of terms and conditions of service, disciplinary control, appeals, training, employee relations and wellness;
Analysing the human resource master plan and recommending appropriate interventions to ensure the Civil Service is manned by highly skilled and competent personnel;
Overseeing the review of the staff performance appraisal system in the Public Service;
Driving initiatives for partnerships and linkages with key stakeholders including MDAs, County Governments, Professional bodies and associations, Training and Research Institutions;
Overseeing the review and recommendation of terms and conditions of service for public service;
Spearheading collaboration with training institutions for purposes of offering appropriate training programmes for officers in the Public Service;
Ensuring that the Human Resource Management Information systems (HRIS) is secure and accessible;
Ensuring that disciplinary matters and appeals are addressed in line with the laid down procedures and regulations;
Overseeing the development and implementation of strategies to promote Public Service Internship and Fellowship Programmes;
Collaborating with stakeholders for financial support and attachment of the Interns and Fellows;
Spearheading the development of frameworks for handling discipline matters and hearing appeals from MDAs;
Validating and presenting Board papers to ensure compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and guidelines and presenting to the Board for consideration;
Overseeing performance management and ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
Coordinating the development and implementation of the budget, work plans, procurement plans, projects and programmes in the Directorate; and
Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Directorate.
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