FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF THE CIVIL SERVICE (OHCS)

• Formulate/review the HRM related policies, guidelines, standards, and programmes for the Service and facilitate their implementation.
• Monitor and coordinate all Human Resource Management related programmes in Ministries and Departments to ensure uniformity in the application of rules and adherence to standards.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of a robust performance management system for the Civil Service.
• Develop and facilitate the conduct of systematic, competency-based training for the acquisition of skills consistent with the needs of the Service.
• Exercise oversight responsibility for the management of Civil Service Training Institutions.
• Develop record management policies and standards for records keeping in public institutions.
• Monitor and restructure the record management system and train staff in line with international best practices.
• Provide requisite environment for the storage, retrieval, and use of archival materials.
• Design and Institutionalise structures and systems to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of public procurement and Supply Chain management processes in the Civil Service.
• Develop/review standard operating procedures to guide procurement and supply chain managers.
• Monitor annual procurement plans for Civil Service organisations.