Morobe Province concluded its Teaching Service Commission (TSC) positions validation workshop on Friday, signaling a potential increase in the provincial education budget allocated for teachers' salaries. The need for a budget increase became evident during the two-week validation process, during which Morobe Province, with over 8,000 teaching positions, identified more than 2,000 vacancies. Following the validation, a total of 936 vacant positions were officially established within the province. Of these vacancies, 398 positions were reallocated to meet the needs of existing schools requiring additional staff and newly established schools. The validation process, aimed at streamlining positions and allowances across different school categories, is anticipated to redirect significant funding back into the education sector.
Lucy Philip, a senior appointment officer at TSC, emphasized the importance of ensuring that every funded teaching position is filled to optimize resources. Philip highlighted the magnitude of validating positions in a province as sizable as Morobe, underscoring TSC's commitment to maintaining a balanced education system in the pursuit of quality education. Acknowledgments were extended to the Finschhafen development authority, led by local Member of Parliament Rainbo Paita, who also serves as the Finance Minister. The authority's contribution of K90,000 facilitated the validation process, ensuring transparency within Morobe's education system for future enhancement. Provincial education adviser Keith Tangui noted that while the increase in monetary value resulting from the validation process is significant, specific details regarding the budget adjustment remain confidential. The conclusion of the validation workshop marks a pivotal step towards optimizing resources and enhancing the quality of education delivery in Morobe Province. Also read Comments are closed.
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