HOW DO I GET A JOB IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

There is a policy on Recruitment and Selection which outlines the process for various types of appointments. Refer to Human Resources office for more details.


WHO IS ENTITLED FOR TRAINING IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE?

The policy on Training and Development guides public officers on all issues of training and development covering eligibility and other related matters. Ask your human resources officer.


WHAT IS THE PLIGHT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AFFECTED OR INFECTED WITH HIV AND AIDS?

The Public Service has a workplace policy on HIV and AIDs which outlines the plight of officers infected and affected. Your human resources office will give full details.


I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED INTO APPOINTMENT AND ADMITTED INTO PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE ESTABLISHMENT?

a. Regulation 8(12) provides for variation of terms of officers engaged on temporary before April 2005 from temporary to permanent and pensionable.

b. Regulation 8(2) stipulates that probation period is one year, after which a public officer who meets the requirements should be confirmed into appointment. Please ask Human Resources Office.


WILL I GET PENSION WHEN I RETIRE FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE?

There is a new Defined Contribution Pension Fund which is currently catering for Public Officers who were aged 45 and below in April 2009. Other officers whose appointment is permanent and pensionable who are not covered by the mentioned fund have been provided for under the Pension Proclamation of 1964.


HOW DO I KNOW MY RIGHTS AS A PUBLIC OFFICER?

There are Conditions of Employment that outlines some rights and privileges for a public officer together with obligations.


WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A PUBLIC OFFICER?

The Public Service is ruled by Public Service Act 2005 and its subsidiary laws namely Public Service Regulation 2008, Codes of Good Practice 2008. The Code of Conduct outlines standards of behavior for public officers.


WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE WORK RELATED DISSATISFACTION?

There is Grievance Code that guides officers who like to lodge grievances against their colleagues or superiors. Ask human resources office for guidance.


WHAT SHOULD I DO IN CASE OF BREACH OF DISCIPLINE BY SUBORDINATE?

The Disciplinary Code guides officers to handle disciplinary cases. Refer to Human Resources office for more details.

N.B. All legal instruments mentioned can be obtained from Government Printing at a nominal fee.