OMRS guidelines to be reviewed - Radrodro

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says the Ministry will be reviewing the matrix used for the Open Merit Recruitment and Selection guidelines, especially the selection criteria for Heads of Schools and post holders.

While speaking at the celebration of new appointments hosted by the Fiji Teachers Confederation, Radrodro says concerns have been raised on the inconsistencies in processing leadership positions in schools that have denied promotion to senior officers who have served in leadership positions for several years and under the OMRS Guideline, have been replaced by those with much less or no experience in a leadership position.

He says the lack of consultations has brought about an unfair and non-transparent process and this has really questioned the validity of the OMRS Guideline that is currently being used for appointments.

Radrodro adds moving forward, he wants to have more discussions with union reps as well as relevant stakeholders to effectively and fairly address issues as such.

The Minister says there needs to be more weighting and emphasis on experience as the positions require proven performance in leadership position and expertise to lead schools and students to succeed.

He further says qualification is great, but practical experiences gives you a better understanding of the school environment.

Radrodro adds we must be honest with ourselves about the education system in Fiji.