Department Overview
Performance contracting works as a management tool to help The Kisumu National Polytechnic’s policy makers define responsibilities and expectations for staff to achieve mutually agreed goals. The aim is to have a real impact in improving processes, creating new behavior patterns and adopting a positive work ethic in service delivery.
It helps to clarify the objectives of the polytechnic and its relationship with government in line with Kenya’s Vision 2030 development blueprint. Performance contracting has had a profound positive impact on productivity, employees’ motivation, Kisumu National Polytechnic’s culture and effectiveness in service delivery.
The performance enhancement in the academics and administrative functions of the institution has consistently led to growth and development since Performance Contracting came into play in 2008.
There are controls in the management system that guide the proper administration of resources critical to the institution’s guiding vision. There is a clear focus on what policy makers expect from employees and methods of measuring their performance. This is possible due to the adoption of Performance Contracting.
Vision
To be an exemplary department in the coordination of Performance Contracting Activities, in line with the requirements of TVET and Research
Mission
To guide and coordinate activities by committees towards achievement of Performance Contracting targets and attain an outstanding performance.
To attain a composite score of 2.167 in the 2016/2017 Performance Contracting Year from 2.187 at the Summative Evaluation of Performance Contract Activities.
Achievements
There has been an upward trend in the composite score during evaluation of Performance Contracts.
Monitoring and evaluation, and performance appraisal have become crucial processes and significant in contributing positively to quality service delivery.
Performance Contracting has enabled of rapid infrastructural development in the institution.
More outstandingly is the sense of commitment and teamwork among staff in achievement of set targets as spelt out in the performance contracts.
In future, the department will combine target setting and planning in a way to positively enhance and affect quality service delivery.
Message for Potential Students, Parents And The Public
The institution’s policy makers have a coordinated approach towards achievement of the polytechnic’s Strategic Objectives, from which we get Performance Contract targets that make our image and reputation enviable.
Kisumu National Polytechnic’s motto is ‘Industry Succeeds’. The management therefore encourages potential parents and students to try out our programs because the Polytechnic has a Strategic Plan on how to deliver on its mandate.
The institution engages with the public in a number of ways with activities such as corporate social responsibility taking place. We however are open to any comments and observations that will enable the department improve on its service delivery.
Staff Collaboration
Selected staffers chair the various committees with the task of coordinating activities towards the achievement of targets while others serve as committee members. This helps all members of staff develop focus and discipline in pursuit of the Polytechnic’s and individual goals.
Committees
- Finance & Stewardship Committee
- Customer Satisfaction & Service Delivery Innovations Committee
- Resolution of Public Complaints Committee
- ISO Certification Committee
- Automation Committee
- Youth Internship and Attachment Committee
- Asset Management Committee
- Disposal of idle Assets Committee
- Prevention of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Committee
- Implementation of the Constitution Committee
- Remittance of Statutory deductions Committee
- Disability Mainstreaming Committee
- Gender Mainstreaming Committee
- Environmental Sustainability Committee
- Safety Measures Committee
- National Cohesion and National Values Mainstreaming Committee
- Research and Innovation Committee
- Ease of Doing Business Committee
- Skills/Competency Needs Assessment & Intervention Programs Committee
- Performance Appraisal Committee
- Submission of pension documents Committee
- Knowledge Management Committee
- Prevention of HIV / AIDS infection Committee
- Corruption Eradication Committee
