| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing the
effectiveness of decentralised recruitment of teachers in public secondary
schools in Nandi south district, Kenya The objectives of the study were find
out how the location of a school affects the effectiveness of the recruitment of
public secondary school teachers, the gender of the recruiting panellists and the
effectiveness of the recruitment of public secondary school teachers, the
adherence to the TSC guidelines and the effectiveness of the recruitment of
public secondary school teachers and the level of education of the recruiting
panellists and the effectiveness of the recruitment of public secondary school
teachers. The study employed descriptive survey. The research instrument used
in this study was questionnaires with both open ended and closed ended
questions. Quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social
Sciences (SPSS) and the results was presented using frequency tables, pie
charts, bar graphs and percentages to make meaningful conclusions. From the
findings of the study, it was established that majority of the teachers were
comfortable in their stations as well as satisfied as teacher and agreed to process
being fair, grading system being appropriate but that the panel was not fully
inclusive. They agreed to malpractices existing. The majority of other teachers
faulted the process and recommended for continued evaluation as there were
malpractices in the process. The findings from the head teachers revealed that
although the required teacher was recruited, the best candidates missed due to
tough rules. The BOM members indicated from the findings that while the
process was all inclusive the guidelines were difficult to follow and the best
teachers could not be recruited. Findings from the sub county director revealed
that the BOM followed the guidelines except the challenge of the last 5marks
which varied from panelist to panelist. It was also established that recruited
teachers prefered areas near main roads. Further, it was established that
malpractices such as of tribalism, nepotism and predetermination of candidates
existed. The study recommends that academic qualification should be put in to
consideration in choosing BOM members for the interview panel to enhance
competent in recruitment. The study further recommends that advertisement of
the vacancy posts and the entire recruitment process should be open and
transparent and also be conducted in professional manner so that the best
candidate among the applicants can be chosen. The study further recommends
that the board should strictly follow the TSC recruitment guidelines so that no
biases or complaints arise from the recruitment process. | en_US |
