Kibaha, Coast Region. The Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR), in collaboration with the Tanzania Public Service College (TPSC), has conducted a four-day induction programme for 20 newly recruited employees aimed at strengthening their professional capacity and preparedness for public service.
The training was held from January 13 to 16, 2026, at the Mwalimu Nyerere Leadership School in Kibaha District, Coast Region.
The programme was facilitated by the Director of Administration and Human Resources Management at the OTR, Mr Chacha Marigiri, alongside trainers from TPSC, health professionals from Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, and financial and investment experts from UTT Asset Management and Investor Services (UTT AMIS).
During the training, Mr Marigiri emphasized the importance of effective time management, urging participants to strike a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life in order to enhance productivity and avoid work-related challenges.
“Many public servants struggle to perform effectively due to poor time management and a failure to set clear priorities,” he noted.
Speaking at the opening of the programme on behalf of the TPSC leadership, Mr Hosea George, a lecturer at the College, said the training was specifically designed to equip new public servants with essential skills and values required in the public sector.
“This programme seeks to contribute to government effectiveness by strengthening the capacity of public entities under the supervision of the Office of the Treasury Registrar,” Mr George said.
Key topics covered during the training included ethics and professionalism in the public service; the structure and functioning of the Government of Tanzania for both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar; and an overview of public service laws and regulations.
The programme also addressed workplace health issues—including HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases—mental health awareness, performance management, as well as financial literacy and savings.
Delivering a session on health, Dr Frank Mlaguzi from Mnazi Mmoja Hospital in Dar es Salaam urged public servants to take proactive measures to safeguard their health against communicable and non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis, and mental health conditions.
“Such illnesses significantly affect work performance,” he cautioned.
At the closing ceremony, Mr Marigiri presented certificates to participants and commended the TPSC for delivering relevant and impactful training, stating that the programme would help nurture disciplined, ethical, and competent public servants.
One of the participants, Mr Goodluck Mtebene, a newly recruited officer in the Directorate of Finance and Accounting at the OTR, expressed appreciation to OTR and TPSC for organizing the training.
“The programme has provided us with a clear and practical understanding of public service. We are committed to upholding the ethical standards and principles we have been taught as we carry out our duties,” he said.
