Mission

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service exists to manage human resources, and promote efficient records management, organizational development, and value for money procurement for the delivery of results-oriented, knowledge-driven services by Civil Service Organizations towards the attainment of national goals.

Vision

A client-oriented organization providing world-class policy advice and services.

Mandate

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service (OHCS), as a Central Management Agency, has the mandate to provide the requisite leadership, manage the human resources and promote the organizational development of the Civil Service to enable it respond positively to the needs and aspirations of all its stakeholders

Core Functions

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 institutionalize 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.

Objectives

To assist the Government in the formulation and implementation of government policies for the development of the country.

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