The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) is a government organ with the status of an independent Department established specifically to facilitate the recruitment process of employees to the Public Service. It was established by the Public Service Act No. 8 of 2002, as amended by Act No. 18 of 2007, section 29(1).
Vision
To be a Centre of Excellence in Public Service Recruitment in the region.
Mission
To undertake recruitment of Public servants using modern approaches by adhering to principles of equity, transparency, and merits, as well as providing advice to employers on employment-related matters.
Functions of Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
The primary role of PSRS is to facilitate recruitment in the Public Service. According to the Public Service Cap. 298 of 2002 as amended by Amendment Act No. 18 of 2007 section 29 (1), the functions of PSRS are:-
Search for various professionals with unique skills and prepare a database for such professionals for easier recruitment;
Register graduates and professionals for purposes of ease of reference for filling vacant posts;
Advertise vacant posts occurring in the public service;
Engage appropriate experts for purposes of conducting interviews
Advise employers on various matters related to recruitment and
Do any other act or thing which may be directed by the Minister responsible for Public Service.
Core Values
The core values of PSRS are cornerstones of work performance and conduct in adaptation to changes in society, government, politics, and technology. The following were PSRS core values:-
