Priscilla Winnie Chimango
Lilongwe
Summary
Accomplished Chief Human Resources Management Officer with a proven track record at the National Audit Office, spearheading the delinking of National Audit Office from the mainstream civil service, conducted a functional review for the office to solve employee shortages while enhancing workforce diversity and streamlining recruitment processes.
Expert in HR policies and adept at fostering employee relations, significantly improving workplace culture and engagement. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining competitive compensation and benefits.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Human Resources Management Officer
National Audit Office
01.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations, providing guidance to leadership on best practices in human resources management.
- Supported organizational restructuring efforts by assisting with workforce planning and change management initiatives.
- Optimized payroll processing procedures, eliminating errors and improving overall accuracy of payments made to employees.
- Conducted thorough compensation analysis to ensure market competitiveness, attracting top talent in the industry.
- Developed professional development programs to enhance employees'' skills and promote internal growth opportunities.
- Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
Principal Human Resources Management Officer
Ministry Of Education
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Enhanced employee engagement by developing and implementing comprehensive HR policies and procedures.
- Managed exit interviews for departing employees to identify trends and areas for improvement, leading to better employee satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborated with training and development teams to deliver comprehensive learning programs tailored to individual employee needs, enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Created a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and proactively implementing policies that support employee wellbeing.
- Streamlined the recruitment process for efficiency, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate experience.
- Conducted job analysis, salary surveys and market analysis to deliver competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues
- Fleet and inventory management for the office
Human Resources Management Officer
Local Government Service Commission
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Secretariat to the commission
- Prepare agendas for the commission
- Recommend discipline decisions for the board
- Prepare recruitment process
- Making salary changes
- Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs, aligning talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
High School Teacher
Maranatha High Schools
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and me.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for lessons and activities.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to improve academic performance.
Education
MBA - Governance
Malawi School of Government
Lilongwe11.2023
BBA - Management
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Kenya10.2010
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment and selection
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Administration
- Job Analysis
- Performance Appraisals
- Records Management
- Labor Relations
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
1. Spearheaded the functional review for National Audit Office solving employee shortages and leading to quality of Audit work helping curb unemployment in Malawi.
2. Spearheaded delinking of National Audit Office from the mainstream civil service. This has helped NAO to be independent in its work achieving integrity.
3. Collaborated with departments to come up with a gender and inclusive manual for Ministry of Education
4. A part of the team that came up with the yet to be approved a sexual harassment at work place policy for the Malawi civil service
5. Supervised team of 1000 staff members.
Referees
1. Mr. Thomas K.B. Makiwa
Auditor General
National Audit Office
Box 30045
Lilongwe
makiwatkb@gmail.com 0888381328
2. Mr. Cohen Choso
Director of Management Services
Department of Human Resources Management & Development (DHRMD)
Box 30027
Lilongwe
chosocm@yahoo.co.uk 09928983719
3. Ms. Memory Kaleso
Senior Deputy Director of Administration (SDDA)
Office of President and Cabinet
P/bag 301
Lilongwe
memorykaleso@yahoo.com 0999281067
Timeline
Chief Human Resources Management Officer
National Audit Office
01.2019 - Current
Principal Human Resources Management Officer
Ministry Of Education
03.2015 - 12.2018
Human Resources Management Officer
Local Government Service Commission
05.2013 - 01.2014
High School Teacher
Maranatha High Schools
01.2011 - 12.2012
MBA - Governance
Malawi School of Government
BBA - Management
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
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