Departments Fucntions

Compensation & Benefits;Plan and administer total compensation programs;
Research and prepare occupational classifications and salary scales;
Advise Line Managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel; policies, compensation and benefit programs and
collective bargaining agreements;
Regularly liaise with Treasury to increase worker’s benefits.
industrial relationsPlan, develop, implement and evaluate personnel and labor relations policies, strategies and programs;
Liaise with Treasury to facilitate the payment of housing and transport allowances in line with regional and international rates;
Propose to the Board various accommodation and transport schemes which can be pursued by the Board in its mandate to improve the Conditions of Service of members of the Health Service;

Plan and administer total compensation programs;
Research and prepare occupational classifications and salary scales;
Advise Line Managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel; policies, compensation and benefit programs and
collective bargaining agreements;
Regularly liaise with Treasury to increase worker’s benefits.
industrial relationsPlan, develop, implement and evaluate personnel and labor relations policies, strategies and programs;
Constantly liaise with staff associations in order to share ideas on issues of mutual interest;
Engage in collective bargaining exercises and come up with collective bargaining agreements;
Ensure that collective bargaining agreements are communicated to the Board;
Advise the Health Service Board on workers concerns and recommend solutions.
Research & Development;Research on employee benefits and Health and Safety Practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies;
Workers on the qualification(s) and Examination Board(s) acceptable by the Health Service Board.
Engage in practical research on Conditions of Service meant to attract and retain staff.
Accommodation and Transport
Research and develop appropriate policies on Housing, Accommodation and Transport.

Provide financial advice and implement financial policies in terms of the International Accounting Standard (IAS)
Ensure the smooth running of the Board’s business through the provision of appropriate logistical support
Establish an effective internal control system that promptly responds to both Internal and External audit queries and observations.
Ensure the establishment, development and implementation of an effective procurement and stores system
Prepare annual final Statements and Management Accounts in accordance with Internal Financial Reporting System (IFRS)
Monitors deadlines and procedures for the preparation of the Annual Budget.

Monitor the implementation of Human Resources for Health policies, procedures and guidelines;
Evaluate institutional adherence to Health Service Board policies and guidelines;
Monitor the work attendance and work performance of health workers at Public Health Institutions;
Monitor the implementation of the Human Resources for Health Retention Scheme;
Ensure adherence and compliance with Health Services Board, Global Fund and other partners’ stipulated policies and procedures in implementing the Retention Schemes;
Provide evidence-based information to support strengthening of Human Resources for Health Systems, policies and procedures;

Develops, implement and maintain sound Human Resources’ for Health (HRH), policies, plans and procedures for the Health Service
Establish and maintain a reliable computerized database for members in the Health Service
Establish management systems, processes and procedures for training and staff development programs
Manage an effective administration of disciplinary procedures in line with the Health Service Regulations
Management of human resources
To reduce overall vacancy levels of critical health staff
To operationalize usage of the Human Resources for Health Procedure Manual
To manage the recruitment process for the Health Sector
To manage salaries and allowances for health workers
To facilitate effective career mobility o HRH
To ensure adherence to disciplinary procedures

The unit is headed by a Deputy Director who is responsible for:

Provision of legal advice and counsel to the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
Advising and presenting the Company in negotiating, drafting, signing, interpretation and implementation of all legal documents and contracts and monitoring compliance with the same.
Advising the Board to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
Assisting on the development of policies and procedures.

The unit is headed by a Public Relations Manager who is responsible for:

Promoting the identity and corporate image of the Board
Developing and planning the public relations or communications strategy for the HSB
Designing, preparing and managing all HSB publications
Media Relations strategy for monitoring, analysis and networking
Internal and external communication with the Board’s publics
Planning and organizing the Board’s exhibitions
Advising the Board on PR issues
Coordinating, managing and organizing the HSB’s events.

The unit is headed by a Chief Corporate Service Officer who is responsible for:

Ensuring sound corporate governance of the Board through convening Board and Committee meetings in accordance with
Health Service Act and regulations.
Compiling Board resolutions and facilitate their implementation.
Organising consultative meetings of the Board with various stakeholders
Maintaining confidential and accurate record of the Board’s deliberations and files.

The unit is headed by a Principal Internal Auditor who is responsible for:
Developing plans and Audit operation systems that ensure compliance to set policies and procedures,
Ensuring an effective internal control system for the Board,
Ensuring compliance with the Audit Act, the Procurement Act and the Health Service Act,
Carrying out routine checks based on risk assessments and appraise management.