Work under the Public Sector Transformation Programme continued in earnest, despite challenges associated with COVID-19.
Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU)
The TIU undertook extensive work on several key projects over the period.
This included Standard Operation Procedures, being instituted across the Programme.
Key stakeholder service contracts were also signed for:
• Change Management
• MyHR+ phase two support and implementation .
• Customisation of the Child Case Management System for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA)
• GovNet implementation
Public Sector Efficiency and ICT
• The design for GovNet has been completed and approved for implementation. A consultant was recruited to oversee the platform’s speedy rollout.
• The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (formerly Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries) received computers and servers to support the
Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) Project.
• The CPFSA received equipment, including, tablets and laptops computers, for field officers and resource centres.
• Business analysts and systems engineers were recruited for the Fisheries Licensing and Registration System Project. They will develop technical specifications for systems to be implemented at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).
Shared Corporate Services
• High-level design and project implementation plans have been developed across all service areas.
• Key technological solutions were acquired and implemented for MyHR+, TeamMate+, Case Management, Knowledge-based systems, online chat, and a web portal.
Public Bodies Rationalisation
• The Correctional Services Production Limited was closed and its operations transferred to the Department of Correctional Services.
• Operations at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) ceased and its functions transferred to the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology.
• Stand Up Jamaica Limited was formally closed.
• 40 entities have been rationalised to date.
Human Resources Management (HRM) Transformation
• The MyHR+ platform was rolled out in 10 Ministries, Departments and
Agencies (MDAs), bringing the number utilising the system, to date, to 31.
• Design of the Public Sector HR Operating Model was completed.
Compensation Management
• A comprehensive review was undertaken.
• 300 benchmark jobs were selected and evaluations done.
• A public and private sector market survey was undertaken and the findings documented.
Jamaica InvestmentMap Launched
• This digital platform, facilitates interactive access to information on public investment project implementation.
