Ms. Doris Mawufemor Adukpoh
Head of Performance
Welcome to the Performance, Education and Training (PET) Department.
The PET Department of the Directorate of Human Resources plays a key role in strengthening institutional effectiveness through continuous learning, performance improvement and staff development. As a University committed to excellence in teaching, research and community service, we recognize that our greatest asset is our people and investing in their growth is essential to achieving our mandate.
The PET Department exists to support staff at all levels to perform at their best. Through a structured performance management system and targeted training programmes, we aim to develop human capital that understands and appreciates the University’s strategic direction, possesses the right mindset, attitude and competencies required to achieve its overarching strategic objectives.
We invite all staff to actively engage with our programmes and initiatives, provide feedback and partner with us in building a high-performing and learning-driven University. Together, we can create an enabling environment where excellence is nurtured, potential is realized, and the University’s goals are achieved.
Once again, welcome and we look forward to working with you.
Overview
The Performance, Education and Training (PET) Department exists to strengthen the University’s effectiveness by ensuring that faculty and staff are supported, developed and empowered to perform at their best. The Department plays a strategic role in aligning individual and departmental performance with the University’s vision, mission and strategic objectives. The PET Department performs the following roles:
- Conduct learning needs assessments based on data from completed Performance Appraisals to identify strengths and areas for development, guiding future training efforts.
- Design and conduct orientation and onboarding programmes for new employees.
- Design and implement performance and training programmes that align with the University’s strategic plan.
- Initiate policies and programmes for the training and development for all staff.
- Develop and review the Performance Management System of the University.
- Develop and implement appropriate methods to evaluate the effectiveness of training and development initiatives.
- Produce training reports and an annual report on all training activities conducted each year.
- Maintain a database of training and development activities and organize training sessions as needed.
- Process various forms of study leave for Senior and Junior staff.
- Plan and manage the annual training budget.
The Department is committed to promoting lifelong learning and professional growth for both faculty and staff.
The PET Team is dedicated to providing excellent contemporary performance management and targeted training to our cherished faculty and staff as we transform the HR ecosystem and contribute to the achievement of the University's strategic objectives.