Assistant Human Resource Officer (Kingston) - Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Job Purpose                                                                                                                         

  Under the direct supervision of the Senior Human Resource Officer (GMG/SEG 1), the Assistant Human Resource Officer 1 (GMG/AM 2) is responsible for administering staff benefits in keeping with the Staff Orders and the Public Service Regulations. 

Key Responsibilities  

 Technical/Professional 

•  Processes applications for new employees on the Sagicor Health Plan and ensures that Deduction Authorization Forms are completed for submission to Sagicor of Jamaica Office;   
• Liaises with Sagicor of Jamaica Office to address queries from employees concerning their Health Plan;  
• Distributes Sagicor of Jamaica Health Cards and ensures correctiveness;
• Maintains a Register for the issuance of Sagicor of Jamaica Health Cards;  
• Arranges medical examination for new appointed members of staff.  Liaises with the Ministry of Health and Wellness for enquiry concerning members of staff medical examination; 
• Checks and verifies supporting documents for authenticity; 
• Advises the Salaries Units to make salary deductions; 
• Computes and makes recommendations for the payment of Increments and Seniority Allowances to the Finance and Accounts Division;  
• Advises members of staff of their eligibility/non-eligibility of increment/seniority allowances; 
• Makes recommendations for the payment of increment to officers who attain additional qualification;  
• Submits additional qualification attained by officers to the Office of the Services Commissions for their records and the Finance and Accounts Division for the payment of increment; 
• Performs any other related duties assigned by Senior Human Resource Officer.

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies  

Core  

• Good written communication skills 
• Good oral communication skills  
• Good interpersonal skills  
• Good customer and quality focus skills 
• Good use of initiative  
• Integrity   
• Teamwork and co-operation   
• Compliance 

 Technical 

• Sound knowledge of Benefits Administration  
•  Knowledge of Government/Ministry’s policies and procedures 
•  Knowledge of HR procedures and processes  
• Proficient in the relevant computer applications.      

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience  

• Diploma/Certificate in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Management Studies or Business Administration with at least three (3) years work related experience. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job  

• Typical working environment
• Travels in Volatile Area 
• Irregular working hours as required 

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 4th November, 2020 to:  

Senior Director
 Human Resource Management and Development Division 
Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries 
Hope Gardens Kingston 6  
Email: hrm@micaf.gov.jm   

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.