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Senior Human Resource Officer €“ Performance Management Appraisal System (PMAS) (GMG/SEG 1)

Organisation
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Reference
VAC-56832
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Human Resources & Recruitment
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$3,501,526 per annum
Date Posted
14/05/2025
Expiry Date
28/05/2025
The Senior Human Resource Officer, PMAS, undertakes duties related to the maintenance of the Performance Management and Appraisal System (PMAS) within the Ministry of Health & Wellness.

 

Key Responsibility Areas:

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

  • Participates in the development of the unit’s work plan;
  • Assists with the preparation of the unit’s budget;
  • Prepares and submits activity reports as required.

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

  • Implements PMAS related change management initiatives in collaboration with the Director Performance Management Appraisal System other HRM colleagues, directors and supervisors in the Ministry;
  • Assists in developing customised PMAS material for employee orientation sessions in the Ministry;
  • In collaboration with the Corporate Planner and the Director – Performance Management Appraisal System, reviews samples of Division/Branch/Unit and individual work plans throughout the Ministry to ensure the quality of the content (alignment and completeness in the specification);
  • Facilitates Work Plan sessions as necessary;
  • Maintains customised PMAS manuals, templates, forms, policies and procedures for the Ministry in keeping with the PMAS Guidelines;
  • Participates in the delivery of training for newly appointed directors/managers and supervisors with respect to their responsibilities under the PMAS;
  • Assists in providing coaching, guidance and information on PMAS related issues to all staff including directors/managers and supervisors;
  • Works with directors/managers and supervisors to ensure that PMAS work plans are completed for all relevant staff members within the agreed timeframe;
  • Disseminates notification to directors/managers and supervisors with regard to the preparation of quarterly/annual /periodic Performance Evaluation Reports;
  • Assists in analysing performance appraisals, extracting and disseminating relevant information to the Human Resource Management Unit and Finance and Accounts Division for follow up actions on behalf of employees;
  • Extracts required employee records for the audit of the system and provide other support as required for the post implementation evaluation of the system;
  • Maintains the performance appraisal records;
  • Provides PMAS status reports monthly or as required;
  • Provides PMAS internal assessment reports quarterly.

 

Minimum Required Education & Experience:

  • A First degree in Public Administration/Management Studies or its equivalent;
  • Three (3) years of experience in Human Resource Management, which should include two years in a similar position;
  • Any other equivalent combination of qualifications and experience

 

 

 

 

 

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Region: 
Kingston
Occupational fields: 
Human Resources
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Required degree level: 
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