Deputy Commission Secretary - Human Resource Management and Development Services at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)
Public Service Commission Of Kenya
- Nairobi
- Contract
- Full-time
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in Human Resource Management and Development in the Public Service, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director, Job Grade PSC 4 or equivalent.
- Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Business Administration (Human Resource Management option)
- Human Resource Planning
- Industrial/Labour Relations
- or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences plus a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
- Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Business Administration
- Human Resource Planning
- Industrial/Labour Relations
- Strategic Management
- or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Leadership course lasting a minimum of four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Membership to a relevant professional body.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of national goals, policies, and development objectives with the ability to translate them into strategic Human Resource Management and Development policies, plans, and programs.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- 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, State Corporations, and County Governments, regarding terms and conditions of service, disciplinary control, appeals, training, human resource development, employee relations, and wellness.
- Analyzing the human resource master plan and recommending appropriate interventions to ensure the Public 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, State Corporations, Professional bodies and associations, Training, and Research Institutions.
- Overseeing the review of terms and conditions of service for the Public Service.
- Spearheading collaboration with training institutions for offering appropriate training programs for officers in the Public Service.
- Ensuring that disciplinary matters and appeals are addressed following 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 applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, and presenting them to relevant Committees and 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 programs in the Directorate.
- Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Directorate.
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