To create a conducive working environment by providing human resources and capacitation, information and technology, legal, and finance services to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the utilisation of resources, thereby facilitating excellence in the delivery of services

Functions

The Support Services Department is mandated to provide all services in support of the 5 policy and implementation departments. In particular the Department is responsible for human resource management including HR plans and forecasts, job specifications, coordination of staff performance appraisal, training and development, discipline and grievances, health and safety including HIV and AIDS policies and implementation, records management, transport, library, secretarial and utilities, security, maintenance services, ministry financial management, ministry stores/purchase and supplies, and public relations. The department also provides legal services including court appearances. Management and maintenance of the centralised computer hardware used for financial management is a key function of this department.