Job Purpose
To provide technical and operational support for effective management of human resources for the achievement of the objectives of the Service.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Supervises the development of human resource strategies in line with the Organisation’s overall strategy, ensuring HR plans support business needs but are also flexible enough to cope with changes in internal or external business context
•   Facilitates the review of the Scheme of Service, Organogram, Conditions of Service, Establishment Schedule, Collective Agreement, Human Resource Manual, etc.
•   Provides inputs to develop, implement and maintain the Organisation’s HR policies and procedures to promote professionalism and consistency with regard to conditions of service, resourcing and learning and development, among others
•   Supervises the implementation of HR plans to ensure the availability of competent human resource required to effectively support the activities of the Service, through recruitment, placement, promotion, posting, secondment, transfer, etc.
•   Prepares quarterly, annual and other periodic reports
•   Manages the Organisation’s performance management system and rewards regimes to ensure that they are in line with best practices and support the organisation’s strategic objectives
•   Manages labour issues in accordance with the existing labour law, regulations and practices to ensure industrial harmony
•   Manages the training and development (T&D) policies that ensure identification and development of relevant skills across the Organisation
•   Develops and maintains a computerised human resource management information system for the Service

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource, Social Sciences or relevant fields from an accredited tertiary institution
•   A minimum of eight years post qualification relevant work experience, four years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable Institution
•   Membership of a human resource professional body will be an added advantage

Competencies and Skills

•   Bargaining and negotiation skills
•   Conflict Management skills
•   Proficiency in Computing
•   Strategic planning, quantitative and analytical skills
•   Good leadership skills
•   Good communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills
•   Adaptability and flexibility to change
•   Report writing skills
•   Team player
•   Knowledge of Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), Financial Administration Act, 2003 (Act 654); Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658) and the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to submit the following, in addition to an application letter:

•   Six (6) copies of detailed curriculum vitae with contact telephone numbers, e-mail address and three referees;
•   Six  (6) copies of a two page vision statement for the (GSS);
•   Six  (6) copies of a brief statement of job regulations in current/latest post; and
•   Other relevant information

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked at the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three  referees, should reach the address below:

The Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. BOX GP1618
Accra

Closing Date: 12 October, 2013