OTCI COUNSELS PUBLIC SERVANTS ON JOB DESCRIPTION, TARGET SETTING

Director-General, Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI), Toyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa has urged Public Servants in Lagos State Government Agencies to adhere to job description and target setting in ensuring effective and efficient performance within Government organisations.

The DG stated this on Tuesday in Alausa at the commencement of the first phase of a Two-Day Programme on Job Description and Target Setting, organised by the OTCI for Human Resource Leaders and Heads of Departments in various Government Agencies, adding that job description serves as the foundation for defining roles, responsivities and expectation for employees in the public sector.

She noted that it provides clarity and guardians on the scope of work, required skills, qualifications and reporting relationships.

Her words, “A well-defined job description helps employees understand their role and enables them to align their efforts with the organisation’s goals and objectives”.

“In Public Service where accountability and transparency are of utmost importance, job description becomes even more critical, it helps to prevent role ambiguity and ensure that employees understand their specific duties and responsibilities”, she reiterated.

Anjous-Ademuyiwa said that target setting in Public Service should be “SMART” – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, saying it is crucial to strike a balance between setting ambitious targets and considering the challenging nature of public sector work.

She said, “SMART means Specific target provides clear direction, while measurable target allows for objective evaluation. Achievable target ensures that they are within the reach and motivate employees to strive for excellence, Relevant targets are aligned with the organisation’s mission and strategic priorities. Lastly, time-bound targets set deadline and create a sense of urgency”.

She however emphasised that clear and well-defined job descriptions provide employees with a sense of purpose and direction, while target setting enables organisations to measure their performance and deliver quality public service.

“It is through these practices that government Agencies can effectively serve the public, promote accountability and foster a culture of continuous improvement”, she concluded.

The programme featured different facilitators from the State Public Service. Including Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishment and Training, Mrs. Olubusola Abidakun; Deputy Director, Admin and Human Resource, Health District IV, Mrs. Titilayo Seriki and the Head of Reforms Department, OTCI, Mr. Samuel Okedara.

These facilitators  dwelt on different topics like the concept of job description such as, Job description /KPIs Template in contemporary Lagos State Public Service, SPADEV Sensitization, and Knowledge on Job Responsibilities, Target setting, among others