Salary per annum: $1, 640,253 — $1,949,746 per annum
Upkeep Traveling Allowance: $ 894,924 per annum (with motor vehicle) $362,472 per annum (without motor vehicle)
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of the Director, Organizational Development & Performance Management Appraisal System, 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 experience in Human Resource Management which should include two years in a similar position;
- Any other equivalent combination of qualification and experience
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Thursday, May 12, 2022, to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.