Government prepares new leadership framework
KIBAHA: THE government is preparing a new framework for recruiting and appointing leaders in public institutions in order to strengthen leadership capacity and improve service delivery.
The system, known as the Leadership Competence Framework, will introduce new procedures aimed at identifying individuals with the necessary skills and competencies to lead public institutions effectively.
Deputy Permanent Secretary in the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance, Mr Xavier Daudi, revealed the plans while opening a four-day leadership training programme for deans and senior leaders of the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School in Kibaha Municipality.
He said the government is strengthening leadership systems as part of broader preparations for implementing the National Development Vision 2030–2050. “Towards implementing the 2030–2050.
National Development Vision, the government relies on strong and effective leadership systems capable of delivering positive results in our institutions and for the nation as a whole,” he said.
Mr Daudi said the government intends to ensure that leadership positions are filled by individuals who possess the required competencies and professional standards.
He added that strengthening leadership training programmes will also play a critical role in improving performance within public institutions.
“The government will continue to value leadership that delivers positive outcomes by maintaining high standards and ensuring quality performance,” he said.
On digitisation, Mr Daudi said universities and academic institutions have a major responsibility to expand access to education through digital learning systems.
OUT Acting ViceChancellor Dr Harriet Hellar-Kihampa said the fourday training programme involved 75 participants, including newly appointed leaders and heads of departments.
She said the training is part of the university’s efforts to strengthen leadership capacity and improve institutional performance.
“This training is part of our strategy to enhance leadership skills among our leaders and improve efficiency and performance in our workplaces,” she said.
Acting Deputy ViceChancellor for Learning Technologies and Regional Services at OUT, Prof Paul Kwaba, said the university currently operates 26 centres across mainland Tanzania.
He added that plans are underway to expand the centres to district level in order to reach more learners.
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The Open University of Tanzania was established in 1992 under Act No. 17 of Parliament with the aim of expanding access to higher education through distance learning.
