Submitted by ACorbin on 22 March 2016 - 8:54am
Internal Position No.:
24 of 2016
Department:
Role Summary
The successful applicant will perform all administrative and management functions relating to operations of the Court in an efficient and competent manner to ensure a professional customer service is provided to and for the Court.
Main Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of administrative tasks, including in-court duties, client-contact enquiries, and office administrative responsibilities to support the operations of the Court in a timely and professional manner.
- Supervise directly and indirectly the staff and operations of the Magistracy Department.
- Responsible for the development, evaluation and implementation of new policies and procedures to ensure the department is performing at a high standard at all times.
- Liaise with the judiciary, magistracy, external organizations, groups and individuals that interface with the Court to ensure adequate coordination and communication.
- Administer cases to include setting dates for hearings, issuing notices, corresponding with Attorneys and litigants and ensuring case files are properly maintained.
- Prepare written and statistical reports on the operations of the department to support effective management and strategic planning for the department.
- Serve as the Accounting Officer.
- Prepare and manage the Department’s Annual Budget.
- Ensure the preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Report for all staff.
- Develop and implement strategic plans.
- Identify job specific and environmental factors, develop/enforce health and safety policies and mitigate and minimize hazards to promote health and safety of officers.
- Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Law Degree
- Five (5) years related post graduate experience
- Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
- Expert knowledge of applicable statutes and statutory interpretation
- Expert knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, legislation, policies and procedures
- Sound knowledge of Government budget and accounting procedures
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership, managerial and supervisory skills
- Excellent research and report-writing skills
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
Closing Date:
Friday, 8 April 2016
Vacancy Listing: