The Rivers State Civil Service (RSCS) is the body of professional
civil servants entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out the policies of the
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa ...
government in relation to infrastructural development and social service delivery.
Governance
The body is led by the Head of Service (HOS), a member of the
executive council, who is the most senior administrative official within the civil service of Rivers State. The civil servants are found mainly in the
ministries and
parastatals, where they perform their duties, progressing based on qualifications and seniority. The ministries are managed by Permanent Secretaries who report to Commissioners in the executive council.
Functions
RSCS has the following functions:
# to develop public policies;
# to implement government policies;
# to stimulate the public and private sectors of the economy;
# to monitor policy performance in the public and private sectors;
# to serve the various organs of the state government.
Recruitment
RSCS is constantly recruiting to find qualified candidates with the skills, educational qualifications and experience to enable it function effectively. The civil service also aims to provide opportunities for citizens to obtain employment. Free application forms are issued by the
Rivers State Civil Service Commission The Rivers State Civil Service Commission is a statutorily constituted executive body authorized to oversee the development and administration of the state's civil service system. It also has power to make appointments, exercise disciplinary contro ...
to those who wish to become civil servants. Once filled and returned to the commission, the next step for the applicants is to wait to be interviewed. If found eligible, such persons are usually more likely to be employed.
Civil Service values
Certain core values exist within the civil service which all civil servants are expected to share and uphold. These core values are
integrity
Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions. In ...
,
meritocracy, discipline, professionalism, patriotism, impartiality and secrecy of government information, except where the information divulged conforms with the
Freedom of Information Act Freedom of Information Act may refer to the following legislations in different jurisdictions which mandate the national government to disclose certain data to the general public upon request:
* Freedom of Information Act 1982, the Australian act
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(FoI).
See also
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List of government ministries of Rivers State
This is a list of the government ministries of Rivers State, Nigeria. Each ministry is headed by a Commissioner who in most cases is assisted by a Permanent Secretary. The Commissioner is responsible for policy, while the Permanent Secretary prov ...
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List of government agencies of Rivers State
The following is a list of parastatals and agencies in the Government of Rivers State.
Agencies and parastatals
Agencies and parastatals, typically reporting to a ministry, include:
*Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement
* Road Maintena ...
References
{{Government of Rivers State
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