Recruitment and Selection
MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
(MU)
Program: MBA Executive 2005/2006
Subject: Human Resource Management
Code: PUB 520
Lecturer: Dr. C. SOTTA
Term Paper:
“Examine any human resource management issue in the organization of your choice. Come up with proposals on how to go about handling the problem at hand”.
Prepared by:
John P. Mosha,
15th November 2005
Introduction
In this paper, discussion will be based on the whole issue of Recruitment and Selection.
Our Organization of reference is The Population Services International, PSI Tanzania. Matters to be discussed are
• The manpower planning procedure
• Recruitment
• Selection
• Induction
Background to the organization:
Population Services International is a non-Governmental, non-profit organization that exists to ensure the availability, affordability and use of quality health products to low income Tanzanians and those at risk of diseases through behavior change communication.
The major activities of PSI are:
• Promotion of health products namely, Salama Condoms, Ngao insecticide, treated nets and water treatment solution and tablets known as WaterGuard.
• Ensure proper distribution of these products to different types of outlets by the use of a national agent and commissioned sales agents,
• Training to different populations in their social setup, e.g. Schools, Institutions, civil society groups, government sectors and the general public.
• Involve other stakeholders and partners in the fight against diseases.
Promotions:
This is done mainly through three major activities namely, Mobile Video Unit (MVUs), Local Theatre performances and Special Events.
MVU is a projection of film on a huge screen suitable for general public and institutions with the multitude of viewers. Normally the films are for entertainment and health education.
Distribution:
Proper distribution is ensured through a
(MU)
Program: MBA Executive 2005/2006
Subject: Human Resource Management
Code: PUB 520
Lecturer: Dr. C. SOTTA
Term Paper:
“Examine any human resource management issue in the organization of your choice. Come up with proposals on how to go about handling the problem at hand”.
Prepared by:
John P. Mosha,
15th November 2005
Introduction
In this paper, discussion will be based on the whole issue of Recruitment and Selection.
Our Organization of reference is The Population Services International, PSI Tanzania. Matters to be discussed are
• The manpower planning procedure
• Recruitment
• Selection
• Induction
Background to the organization:
Population Services International is a non-Governmental, non-profit organization that exists to ensure the availability, affordability and use of quality health products to low income Tanzanians and those at risk of diseases through behavior change communication.
The major activities of PSI are:
• Promotion of health products namely, Salama Condoms, Ngao insecticide, treated nets and water treatment solution and tablets known as WaterGuard.
• Ensure proper distribution of these products to different types of outlets by the use of a national agent and commissioned sales agents,
• Training to different populations in their social setup, e.g. Schools, Institutions, civil society groups, government sectors and the general public.
• Involve other stakeholders and partners in the fight against diseases.
Promotions:
This is done mainly through three major activities namely, Mobile Video Unit (MVUs), Local Theatre performances and Special Events.
MVU is a projection of film on a huge screen suitable for general public and institutions with the multitude of viewers. Normally the films are for entertainment and health education.
Distribution:
Proper distribution is ensured through a
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