Lira, Uganda | Lira University’s Appointments Board has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a merit-based recruitment system that prioritises competence, integrity, and professionalism.
The Board says this approach is key to strengthening productivity, efficiency, and accountability across the institution.
The resolution was made during the 7th meeting of the Appointments Board of the 3rd Council held at the Public Health Board Room on Tuesday.
The Chairperson, Bosco Onyik, said the Board would continue appointing reputable and self-driven officers to enhance performance within the university.
He noted that recruiting competent and dedicated personnel enables effective management and improves overall institutional productivity.
The University Council Chairperson, David Geoffrey Opio Okello, commended the board for upholding professionalism and integrity.
He said the members were individuals of experience and high reputation who understood the importance of ensuring that only qualified persons are appointed to serve the university.
Opio Okello, a retired Deputy Governor at Bank of Uganda, advised the university management to develop clear recruitment strategies, structured training and development programmes, proper budget allocations, and succession plans for key positions.
He said these measures would enhance continuity, motivation, and stability within the workforce.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jasper Ogwal Okeng explained that the university management continues to promote a positive work environment and encourage strategic decision-making.
He said such efforts contribute significantly to the university’s success and its competitiveness within Uganda’s higher education sector.
Board member Dr. Robert Omara urged the university to produce an Annual Staff Recruitment Plan to guide future appointments and manage the wage implications involved.
He said the plan should include an analysis of the current workforce, projections for future staffing needs, and a gap assessment to identify areas that require strengthening.
Nellie Florence Okullo emphasised that effective human resource planning ensures the recruitment of the right talent for academic and administrative roles.
She said attracting new employees and keeping existing ones engaged would help the university achieve its strategic goals.
Meanwhile, Dr. Florence Ebila, a senior lecturer at Makerere University, said continuous staff training and development equip employees to handle new challenges and increase adaptability in a changing work environment.
The meeting discussed and agreed on several key resolutions to improve recruitment standards, enhance accountability, and align staffing policies with the university’s long-term vision.
Other members of the Appointments Board present were Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Okaka Opio Dokotum, Dicken Frederick Odongo, and University Secretary Augustine Oyang Atubo.
