OFFICIAL CIRCULAR
Issued weekly by the Public Service Commission Issue 11/2016, 18th March 2016 A. Public Service Ministries/Agencies VACANCIES Contract Positions Under Section 31 of the Public Service Act 2004
Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Salary Grade Deadline
Commerce, ACEO - Investment and Industry Development ACEO CL002444 4-Apr-2016 Industry & Labour (Re-advertisement: Previous applicants NEED NOT re-apply) $84,048
Education, Sports EC000825 Principal Utualii Primary School $55,805 4-Apr-2016 & Culture
" EC000820 Principal Ulutogia Primary School $41,437 4-Apr-2016
" EC000312 Principal Falealupo Primary School $47,957 4-Apr-2016
" EC000362 Principal Fasito’o Uta Primary School $55,805 4-Apr-2016
" EC000602 Principal Safotulafai Primary School $47,957 4-Apr-2016
" EC000639 Principal Saleaumua Primary School $47,957 4-Apr-2016
" EC000543 Principal Palauli Primary School $62, 273 4-Apr-2016
" EC000530 Principal Nofoalii Primary School $55,805 4-Apr-2016
" EC000966 Principal Vailoa (Faleata) Primary School $47,957 4-Apr-2016
" EC000469 Principal Lona Primary School $41,437 4-Apr-2016
" EC001131 Principal Moamoa/Tauoo Primary School (Faleasiu) $55,805 4-Apr-2016
ACEO Health MH001232 ACEO - Health Information and ICT 4-Apr-2016 $84,048
Women, Community & ACEO - Research, Policy & Planning ACEO WS003205 4-Apr-2016 Social (Re-advertisement: Previous applicants NEED NOT re-apply) $84,048 Development OR Download from Website: http://www.psc.gov.ws/employment/contract-vacancies/ Matagialalua. NB: Application Forms (R&S Form 2) are to be used by ALL Applicants
Issue 11, 18 March 2016 1 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Permanent Positions Under Section 34 of the Public Service Act 2004
Salary Grading Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Uplift Form 2 from: (p.a max)
Henrietta Mano, Agriculture & A14 AG003358 Senior Plant Breeder 4-Apr-2016 TATTE Building, Level 4 Fisheries $34,841/$37,967 [email protected]
A5 " AG003538 Administration/Records Clerk 4-Apr-2016 " $10,458/$12,009
Business Data Analyst Lise Vailaau, A12/A14 Finance FI003222 (Re-Advertised: Previous Applicants NEED 4-Apr-2016 Level 4, CBS Building $28,327/$37,967 NOT re-apply) [email protected]
A12/A14 " FI003249 Senior Reseach Officer - Energy 4-Apr-2016 " $28,327/$37,967
A7/A8 " FI003165 On Line Procurement Officer 4-Apr-2016 " $14,752/$19,663
Soara Siamomua, Justice & Courts A8 JC003287 Bailiff Officer - Tuasivi 4-Apr-2016 Mulinuu Administration $17,344/$19,663 [email protected]
Melesete Soonalole, A8 Revenue RE002479 Customer Service Officer - Les 4-Apr-2016 DBS Building, Level 4 $17,344/$19,663 [email protected]
Senior IT Officer - System Administration A13/A14 " RE002568 4-Apr-2016 " (Re-Advertised: Previous Applicants NEED $31,582/$37,967 NOT re-apply)
Nusipepa Lepale, Natural Resources Principal Officer - Forest Management A16 NE003318 4-Apr-2016 TATTE Building, Level 3 & Environment Upolu $45,594/$53,055 [email protected]
A3 " NE003468 Clerk Assistant - Asau 4-Apr-2016 " $6,756/$8,314
A3 " NE003499 Driver - Asau 4-Apr-2016 " $6,756/$8,314
A3 " NE003491 Field Worker - Vailima 4-Apr-2016 " $6,756/$8,314
A3 " NE003387 Assistant Administration - MET 4-Apr-2016 " $6,756/$8,314
A10 " NE003370 Scientific Officer (Climate Services) 4-Apr-2016 " $22,668/$24,728
A10 " NE003433 Legal Officer 4-Apr-2016 " $22,668/$24,728
A10 " NE002537 Terrestrial Conservation Officer 4-Apr-2016 " $22,668/$24,728
Bureieta Leauga Samoa Law A16/A17 Ground Floor, Govt Building Reform LC000002 Principal Legal Analyst 4-Apr-2016 $45,594/$62,273 bureieta.leauga@samoa Commission lawreform.gov.ws
Senior Adminsitration/Accounts Clerk A7 " LC000006 (Re-Advertised: Previous Applicants NEED 4-Apr-2016 " $14,752/$16,765 NOT re-apply)
APPOINTMENTS are provisional where promotion is involved for persons appointed unless otherwise indicated. Provisional appointees should not take up appointments until they are confirmed. Confirmation of appointments will be notified in the Public Service Official Circular, if no appeals are received within 14 days of promulgation herein. NOTICE OF APPEALS including grounds of appeals must be received by the Chairman, Public Service Commission, APIA by - 04th April 2016
Issue 11, 18 March 2016 2 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Salary Grading Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Appointee (p.a max)
Education, Sports A5 EC000016 Senior Payroll Officer **Adrianna Helena Emelio & Culture $10,458/$12,009
A16 " EC001079 Building and Maintenance Manager **Alec Latu $45,594/$53,055
A10 Finance FI003256 Investigation Officer **Diana Carolina Niupulusu $22,668/$24,728
A7/A8 " FI003215 Assistant Accounting Officer **Fegauiai Aumua Misilei Lotu $14,752/$19,663
A6 " FI003294 Payroll Clerk **Uluilelata Richardson Samuelu $12,459/$14,248
A14 " FI003139 Senior PC/Network Officer **Joyce Fareti $34,841/$37,967
A15 Health MH001064 Nurse Mentor **Mariana Penitito Mataeliga $39,011/$42,823
Justice & Courts A8/10 JC002582 Court Officer - Supreme and Appeal **Valeala Mautu Administration $17,344/$24,728
A16 " JC002563 Deputy Registrar - Research and Report Writing **Jeanne Luma'ava Ah Ching $45,594/$53,055
Natural Resources A8/10 NE003291 Capacity Building and Resources Officer **Sera Elisara & Environment $17,344/$24,728
A3 " NE003571 Driver - Vailima **Esera Feu'u $6,756/$8,314
Prime Minister & A4/A5 PM003266 Information Management Assistant **Ana Maiava Cabinet $8,664/$12,009
A16 Regulator OOTR06/15/1 Principal Administration and HR Officer **Leati Toetu Lafoai $45,594/$53,055
A6 Revenue RE001752 Assistant Customs Officer - Airport **Muliau Vaoala $12,459/$14,248
A8 " RE002512 HR Officer - Payroll **Tulipe Lapalapa $17,344/$19,663
Women, Community & A12/A13 WS003246 Senior Accounts/Admin Officer **Teuila Tito Social $28,327/$34,026 Development ** Subject to Appeal under Section 49 of the Public Service Act 2004 CONFIRMED APPOINTMENTS Permanent Positions Under Section 34 of the Public Service Act 2004
Salary Grading Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Appointee (p.a max)
Commerce, A16 CL002474 Principal Labour Inspector - OHS Andrew Sam Sheck Industry & Labour $45,594/$53,055
Issue 11, 18 March 2016 3 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment A5 " CL000400 Cashier Zebrina Su'a $10,458/$12,009
A5 " CL002450 Transport Officer/Driver Tony Sosaiete $10,458/$12,009
A12 " CL002467 Senior Fair Trading Officer Elisapeta Ma Dar $28,327/$30,767
A12 Finance FI003533 Senior Sector Planning Officer Joy Lydia Pagaialii $28,327/$30,767
A16 Health MH001224 Principal Quality Assurance Officer Jill Tafau $45,594/$53,055
Natural Resources A3 NE003572 Facilities Caretaker Lapanafou Taulapapa & Environment $6,756/$8,314
A3 " NE001041 Facilities Caretaker Tui Sima $6,756/$8,314
Prime Minister & A10 PM003300 Research Officer Faafetai Faaolatane Pao Cabinet $22,668/$24,728
Public Service A17 PS003042 Principal Training and Development Consultant Angela Palu - Phineas Commission $55,805/$62,273
A4 " PS003027 Receptionist Jayloncenn Ziegler $8,664/$10,070
A6 Revenue RE001750 Assistant Customs Officer - Trade Douglas Sisavaii Hakai $12,459/$14,248
A6 " RE002390 Assistant Customs Officer - Cargo Mercy Emi Leaana $12,459/$14,248
Samoa Law P1 Reform LC000011 Legal Analyst Charles Leicester Dean $27,513/$29,954 Commission
Women, Community & A6 WS003941 Cashier Vaelaa Palesoo Social $12,459/$14,248 Development CONTRACT APPOINTMENTS (Commencement Date: Monday, 7th March 2016)
Commerce, ACEO Fair Trading, Codex Alimentarius, Consumer Protection and C2 CL001790 ^^Fepulea'i Roger Toleafoa Industry & Labour Metrology $84,048
CONTRACT APPOINTMENTS (Commencement Date: Monday, 21st March 2016)
Education, Sports EC000481 Principal Lufilufi Primary School $47,957 ^^Fiti Lagaaia & Culture
" EC000840 Principal Vailele Primary School $55,805 ^^Resitala Tofilau
CONTRACT APPOINTMENTS (Commencement Date: Tuesday, 29th March 2016)
Justice & Courts ACEO JC003200 ACEO Policy, Planning and Censorship ^^Shamila Mavia Leavai Administration $84,048
Issue 11, 18 March 2016 4 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment CONTRACT APPOINTMENTS (Commencement Date: Monday, 14th March 2016)
Communications & ACEO Information CT002689 ACEO Policy ^^Talatalaga Matau $84,048 Technology
^^ Contract Appointments GENERAL NOTICES Salary Grade Correction (From Issue # 09 - 2016)
Salary Grading Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title (p.a max)
Natural Resources A8/10 NE003291 Capacity Building and Resources Officer & Environment $17,344/$24,728 Appointment Cancelled (From Issue # 10 - 2016)
Salary Grading Ministry/Office Vacancy Code Position Title (p.a max)
Natural Resources A10 NE002537 Terrestrial Conservation Officer & Environment $22,668/$24,728 B. Public Sector/Other Agencies VACANCIES Contract Employment
Salary Grading Sector/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Uplift Form from: (p.a max)
Margaret Fruean Misiolo National Health Head of Unit – Obstetrics & Gynecology A23 [email protected] or CS HOU 05/20216 29-Mar-2016 Services (3 years) $116,289 Agaimalo Oloapu Maiava [email protected]
Head of Unit – Pediatric A23 " CS HOU 07/2016 29-Mar-2016 " (3 years) $116,289
Manager Internal Audit A20 " CAD 02/2016 29-Mar-2016 " (3 years) $84,048
Permanent Positions
Salary Grading Sector/Office Vacancy Code Position Title Deadline Uplift Form from: (p.a max)
Principal Human Resource & Training Muriel Schuster Officer - Corporate Services Division A16/A17 Attorney General AT001776 4-Apr-2016 Level 6, TATTE Building, Sogi (Re-advertisement: Previous applicants NEED $45,594 - $58,698 [email protected] NOT re-apply)
Associate Legislative Drafter - APS " AT001782 24-Mar-2016 " Legislative Drafting Division $74,357 - $81,252
Principal Legislative Drafter - Legislative A16 – A17 " AT001764 24-Mar-2016 " Drafting Division $45,594 – $62,273
Issue 11, 18 March 2016 5 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment State Solicitor - Legislative Drafting A11 – A12 " AT001752 24-Mar-2016 " Division $27,513 - $30,767
Principal State Solicitor - Civil – A16 – A17 " AT001719 24-Mar-2016 " Litigation and Opinions $45,594 – $62,273
Senior State Solicitor - Civil – Litigation A14 – A15 " AT001720 24-Mar-2016 " and Opinions $37,967 - $42,823
Senior State Solicitor - Civil – A14 – A15 " AT001773 24-Mar-2016 " Commercial and International Relations $37,967 - $42,823
S001 – A11/1 " AT001717 Law Clerk - National Prosecution Office 24-Mar-2016 " $23,801 - $25,413
S001 – A11/1 " AT001718 Law Clerk - National Prosecution Office 24-Mar-2016 " $23,801 - $25,413
Central Bank of Analyst - Financial System Development Level 1, CBS Building ⁻ $26,783 23-Mar-2016 Samoa Department [email protected]
Assistant Financial Analyst - Financial " ⁻ $21,302 23-Mar-2016 " Supervision and Regulatory Department
Reception and Assistant Administration " ⁻ $6,687 23-Mar-2016 " Officer - Human Resource Department
Security Officer (Female) - Property and " ⁻ $8,219 23-Mar-2016 " IT Department
Agaimalo Oloapu Maiava National Health Principal Clinical Audit & Quality A16/L16 National Health Services, EGM 01/2016 29-Mar-2016 Services Improvement Officer (CAQIU) $45,594 Motootua [email protected]
A3/L4 " CS 03/2016 Security Officer (2) 29-Mar-2016 " $6,756/$8,664
A10/L10 " EGM 02/2016 Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer 29-Mar-2016 " $22,668
A5/L5 " MTII 04/2016 Asset Clerk - MTII Tuasivi 29-Mar-2016 " $10,458
Principal Administration Officer – MTII A16/L16 " MTII 07/2016 29-Mar-2016 " Tuasivi $45,594
A16/L16 " PS 02/2016 Principal Pharmacist –TTMH 29-Mar-2016 " $45,594
A3 " FIN 04/2016 Asset Assistant 29-Mar-2016 " $7,379
A16/L16 " RSSS 01/2016 Principal Social Worker 29-Mar-2016 " $45,594
Record Clerk – CRO (HRD) A3/L4 " HR 02/2016 29-Mar-2016 " (Re-advertisement) $6,756/$8,664
Level 16 " NUR 01/2016 Nurse Manager – Leulumoega 29-Mar-2016 " $46,814
Senior Nurse Specialist – After Hours A16 " NUR 02/2016 29-Mar-2016 " TTMH $46,814
Issue 11, 18 March 2016 6 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Samoa Prisons A16 and Corrections PC000151 Principal Programme Facilitator 1-Apr-2016 $45,595/$53,055 Services C. International/Regional Agencies VACANCIES
Organization Vacancy No. Position Title Salary Grade Closing Date
ACP Secretariat ⁻ Registry Clerk - AFHR GS2 1-Apr-2016
Applications for this post should be sent to: ACP Secretariat, 451 Avenue Georges Henri, 1200 Brussels - Belgium OR Email: [email protected] and must reach the Secretariat no later than 1 April, 2016
Pacific Islands Forum ⁻ Programme Officer - EU FJD 85,981 - FJD 96,731 9-Apr-2016 Secretariat
Interested applciants are encouraged to apply through the PIFS website: www.forumsec.org where the application form, job description and remuneration details are available.
Deadline for submission of applications is at 5pm (Fiji time), 9 April 2016.
Secretariat of the Pacific COSPPac Climate Traditional Knowledge Officer SAT 112,577 (USD41,541) – SAT Regional Environment ⁻ 25-Mar-2016 (International) 126,648 (USD 41,541) Programme (SPREP)
COSPPac Climatology Officer SAT 112,577 (USD41,541) – SAT " ⁻ 25-Mar-2016 (International) 126,648 (USD 41,541)
COSPPac Capacity Development Officer SAT 112,577 (USD41,541) – SAT " ⁻ 25-Mar-2016 (International) 126,648 (USD 41,541)
Climate Applications Support Specialist (IT) SAT 112,577 (USD41,541) – SAT " ⁻ 25-Mar-2016 (International) 126,648 (USD 41,541)
Pacific Met Desk Project Assistant " ⁻ SAT 26,654- SAT 29,986 25-Mar-2016 (For Samoan Nationals and Permanent Residents Only)
Full details on responsibilities, requirements, remuneration packages and lodging an application can be obtained from the Employment section of our websire: www.sprep.org or by contacting Christine Purcell on Telephone: +685 21929 Ext. 328 or direct Email: [email protected]
United Nations Development Programme ⁻ Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst (FTA, NO-A) ⁻ 22-Mar-2016 (UNDP)
All applicants are advised to visit the UNDP’s job website at http://jobs.undp.org/ and apply on-line. You will be required to complete the P11 form and upload this with your on-line application. Please contact Ms Apaula Taulealo, HR Assistant, on phone number 23670/71 for further information. Otherwise, she can be reached on her email address, [email protected].
Closing Date: 22nd March 2016 D. Surveys
TELEPHONE AND FRONT DESK CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEYS
Have you made contact with a Government Ministry or Office, over the telephone or at the their front counter, recently? Were you satisfied with the quality of customer service provided? Want to have your say on the quality of customer service that you received? Here’s your chance to do so. Complete our telephone or front desk customer service surveys online by accessing the PSC website on www.psc.gov.ws and clicking on the links Issue 11, 18 March 2016 7 provided; or Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Download a copy of the survey from our website and either email your completed survey to [email protected] or submitting a hard copy to the PSC Office, Level 2 of the FMFM 11 Building. For more information, please contact Ms. Beverly Smith or Ms Ruby Williams of our office on email [email protected] or [email protected] or phone 22123 Have you made contact with a Government Ministry or Office, over the telephone or at the their front counter, recently? Were you satisfied with the quality of customer service provided? Want to have your say on the quality of customer service that you received? Here’s your chance to do so. Complete our telephone or front desk customer service surveys online by accessing the PSC website on www.psc.gov.ws and clicking on the links provided; or Download a copy of the survey from our website and either email your completed survey to [email protected] or submitting a hard copy to the PSC Office, Level 2 of the FMFM 11 Building. For more information, please contact Ms. Beverly Smith or Ms Ruby Williams of our office on email [email protected] or [email protected] or phone 22123
E. Training/Scholarship Opportunities
NUS POSTGRADUATE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES PROGRAMME
As a developing country, Samoa faces many challenges in common with other Pacific Island countries and Small Island states. Development Studies devotes attention to development issues ranging from sustainability to poverty reduction to gender equality to democracy and good governance
Postgraduate qualifications in Development Studies will provide entry to or enhancement of careers in government, civil society, development and private sector organizations. It also offers in-depth knowledge of development theories and frameworks as well as advanced skills in researching development issues including the design and evaluation of development projects and programmes.
Thinking about postgraduate study? Enroll NOW in one of the following
*Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDipDS) *Master of Development Studies (MDS)
For more inforamtion, please Contact Leasilagi Dr. Malama Meleisea, [email protected], Penelope Schoeffel [email protected] or Safua Akeli [email protected] Telephone: 20072 ext 388, 322, 336
Issue 11, 18 March 2016 8 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2017 MATSUMAE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, JAPAN
The Matsumae International Foundation in Japan is a non-government organization that gives a total of 20 fully-funded Fellowships to non- Japanese nationals per year to undertake studies and research, particularly in the fields of natural science, engineering and medicine, at any Japanese University.
Proposed Fellowships in Japan must be between 3 months to 6 months, where the commencing month and ending month of the application is between April 2017 to March 2018.
Eligibility criteria: 1. Applicant must hold a recognizable Ph.D degree. 2. Applicants must be 49 years old or under. 3. Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese. 4. Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present. 5. Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries. 6. Applicants must be of sound health to carry out research in Japan.
For more information, please visit their website at: http://www.mif-japan.org/?hl=en
Deadline for Applications to be received by the Matsumae International Foundation is 31st August 2016.
2016 New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Samoa are now accepting applications from Samoan citizens for the 2016 New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships under the Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
The two (2) Scholarships are for Masters level study in New Zealand commencing in February 2017.
Specific Eligibility Criteria:
-Must be a Samoan citizen (NZ Dual citizenships are eligible); -Must have resided in Samoa for 2 consecutive years at the time of application; -Previous scholarship holders must have served out all Bond obligations to Government of Samoa at the time of application; -Priority will be given to HRD needs for the development of Samoa.
Interested applicants can uplift the 2016 Application forms from: Scholarships, Trainings and Bilateral Relations Division Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Level 3, FMFM II Government Building Tel: 21171/22856 OR Download an e-copy from www.mfat.gov.ws
For more information regarding these Awards, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] and visit: http://www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/NZcommonwealthscholarships
Deadline for Applications to be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is Monday 23rd May 2016 at 4pm. All Scholarship recipients are required to enter into a bond with the Government of Samoa and return to Samoa upon completion of their scholarship award
Issue 11, 18 March 2016 9 Available on PSC website: www.psc.gov.ws/employment AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND SAMOA GOVERMENT OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS ON OFFER FOR 2017 INTAKE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Samoa is now accepting applications from Samoan citizens for the 2017 Open Category Scholarships for Awards tenable in Australia, New Zealand and the region.
Priority is given to studies that meet National HRD Priority needs and to those applicants who are able to demonstrate leadership ability and potential. NUS Foundation Level students are not eligible to apply.
Eligibility: 1. Must be applying for a new course of study and not seeking support for a course they have already commenced; 2. Must be applying for an upgrade of the highest qualification; 3. Samoa citizens holding NZ citizenship are eligible for NZ Awards only. Those applying for the NZ Quota are ineligible. 4. Samoa citizens holding citizenship of other developed countries (including American Samoa, Australia) are ineligible to apply for Australia or New Zealand Government funded Award. These citizens are eligible to apply for the Government of Samoa (DFL) Awards. 5. Must have served at least 2 years bond at time of application, and must sign a Government Bond prior to departure for study; 6. Must be currently employed and have worked for more than 2 years; 7. Applicant must complete the Preliminary Application Form – Step 1, before proceeding to the next stages of the Open Category Process. Refer to www.mfat.gov.ws for more information on the Open Category Process. 8. Categories of Study: TVET, Mature Age, Upgrade to Bachelors, Post Graduate, DFL
Reserved Awards: a) A set number of Awards will be reserved to meet the Health Sector & the Education Sector HR Priority Needs. Refer to Annex B. b) A set number of Awards will be reserved for APTC graduates/students to pursue a Diploma or Bachelor level study in New Zealand.
Interested applicants can uplift the Preliminary Application Form, Annex A: Selection Criteria, Annex B: National HRD Needs List from: - Scholarships, Trainings and Bilateral Relations Division Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Level 3, FMFM II Government Building Tel: 21171/22856 Or - Download the forms from www.mfat.gov.ws
Deadline for Preliminary Application Forms to be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is Tuesday 29th March 2016 at 4.30pm. E-copies will not be accepted.
Office of the Public Service of Samoa
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