JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will work directly with the Deputy Permanent Secretary to ensure policy implementation in the effective management of the Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme (GAPP).

REPORTS TO: Deputy Permanent Secretary

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO: Regional Coordinators, Operations Officer, Social Workers, Gerontology Facilitator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the implementation of the Geriatric Adolescent Partnership Programme on a regional basis through a team of Regional Co-ordinators.
• AssiststheProgrammeDirector/Co-ordinatorintheformulationofNationalServicepoliciesandintheplanning, directing and co-ordinating of a programme of related activities.
• Supervises and monitors Regional Co-ordinators assigned to the Regions engaged in the promotion of GAP programme activities.
• Interviews Centre Co-ordinators, Tutors and supportive staff for the conducting of the GAP programme.
• Visits centres and institutions where activities of the GAP programme are conducted and advises on problems
  that may arise.
• Reviews recommendations submitted by Regional co-ordinators on matters such as field placements and home care services.
• Develops proposals for GAPP activities and seeks relevant approvals.
• Prepares advertisement information for the promotion of GAPP activities.
• Provides up to date and timely information on GAPP activities.
• Monitors and evaluates the Subject Facilitators.
• Obtains approvals for use of facilities to conduct training programmes.
• Liaises with Head Office and all other Divisions of the Ministry of Community Development.
• Liaises externally with other Ministries/Departments/NGOs and members of the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract employment.
• Knowledge of the legislation and related rules pertaining to the administration of the Public Service.
• Sound communication (oral and written) skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to conduct training activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is requisite.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Human Resource Management/Social Sciences/Management or a related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years working experience in the field of management, human resource management or any equivalent combination of experience and training.