LOVING HANDS FOR THE DISADVANTAGED AND AGED (LOHADA)

KANUNI YA MAADILI NA MWENENDO KWA WAFANYAKAZI 2020

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 YALIYOMO
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1. Utangulizi 4
2. Maadili na Mwenendo 4
3. Kuwa yakinifu na kuheshimu haki za binadamu 4
4. Nidhamu na Bidii 4-6
5. Utendaji wa pamoja 6
6. Kuchuchumilia ufanisi kiutendaji 6
7. Uwajibikaji na maongozi kifani 6-7
8. Uwazi na uwajibikaji 7
9. Utekelezaji wa kazi kwa uadilifu 7
10. Hitimisho 7

UTANGULIZI

The LOHADA Code of Ethics and Conduct is being issued for the first time
since LOHADA has been in existence. The absence of LOHADA Code of conduct
and ethics has led to the members and employees to live in a way not
plausible.

To counter that shortcoming this code comes so that members and employees
will clearly understand what is required of them in terms of ethical conduct
and standards of performance acceptable in the employment Service. Besides
stipulating clearly the standard of behavior this code also aims to enhance
ethical performance and to regain public confidence over LOHADA activities.

This code will also enable LOHADA Servants to participate fully in fulfilling the
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mission of the LOHADA Service, which is to deliver a loving hand to the
disadvantaged and aged people of Tanzania efficiently, effectively and with
the highest standard of courtesy and integrity.

In so doing LOHADA employees will be effecting the vision of JOHN 13:34 “A

new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you
must love one another.”

The code will apply to all those serving in the LOHADA INSTITUTIONS. The
code also complements existing Laws. Regulations, directives and guidelines
issued over the years for the purpose of prescribing the standard of behavior
to the Employees.

Director: …………………………………………….

I. Tabia na mienendo ya kimaadili

Ili watumishi wa LOHADA awe wenye ufanisi na wa kuheshimika, watumishi wanapaswa
kuzifuata Kanuni za Maadili ya Utumishi pamoja na kuwa na tabia na mwenendo
unaozingatia mambo yafuatayo:-

1. Kuishi sawasawa na kanuni za neon (Biblia)

2. Kuheshimu haki zote za binadamu na kuwa makinifu;

3. Kufanya Kazi kwa Uadilifu;

4. Kuhamasisha utendaji kazi wa pamoja;

5. Bidii ya Kazi na ufanisi;

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 6. Uwajibikaji na maongozi kifani;

7. . Uwazi na uwajibikaji;

8. Utekelezaji wa kazi kwa uadilifu,

Yote hayo yatarajiwayo kwa mtumishi yatafafanuliwa kwa kina katika kanuni hii.

II. Kuishi sawasawa na neno (Biblia)

1. Mtumishi ni lazima awe mtu yule asiyekwenda Katika shauri la wasio haki; Wala
hakusimama katika njia ya wakosaji; Wala hakuketi barazani pa wenye mizaha.
Bali sheria ya Bwana ndiyo impendezayo, Na sheria yake huitafakari mchana na
usiku. (Zaburi 1:1-2)
2. Mtumishi lazima awe mwenye kuchukia uovu; Kiburi na majivuno, na njia
mbovu, Na kinywa cha ukaidi pia akichukie. (Mithali 8:13)

III. Respect Human Rights and being courteous:

1. The Employee shall not discriminate or harass a fellow employee on grounds of sex,
tribe, religion, nationality, ethnicity, marital status or disability.

2. LOHADA Employee will respect other employees, their rights, as well as their right
to privacy especially when handling private and personal information.

3. The Employee shall refrain from having sexual relationships at the workplace.
Likewise he/she will avoid all types of conduct which may constitute sexual
harassment which include:-
(i) Pressure for sexual activity or sexual favors with a fellow employee;
(ii) Rape, sexual battery and molestation or any sexual assault;
(iii) Intentional physical conduct which is sexual in nature such as
unwelcome touching, pinching, patting, grabbing and or brushing against
another employee's body, hair or clothes;
(iv) Sexual innuendoes, gestures, noises, jokes, comments or remarks to
another person about one's sexuality or body;
(v) Offering or receiving preferential treatment, promises or rewards and
offering or submitting to sexual favours.

IV. Discipline and Diligence

1. For efficient performance the employee will perform his/her duties diligently and with a
high degree of discipline. An employee shall therefore use the time, skills and expertise one

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has so as to attain the expected goals. The Employees are expected to:

(i) Obey the law. Decisions should not be biased because of religion, ethnicity), sex,
personal interests or any relationship;

(ii) Obey and effect lawful directives;

(iii) Carry out assigned duties efficiently, Where the Employee considers that he/
she is being asked to act improperly he/she shall report the matter to his/ her
superiors in accordance with the laid down procedures:

(iv) Be ready to work at any duty station;

(v) Refrain from any conduct, which might impair one's work performance;

(vi)Keep punctuality with respect to hours of arrival at work, at all official

appointments or engagements and not absent oneself from duty without proper
authorization or reasonable cause;

(vii) Avoid the use of rude and abusive language.

(viii) Finish assigned duties within required time and standards.

2. An employee will maintain personal hygiene, dress in respectable attire in accordance

with the acceptable norms of the office as stipulated in staff circulars.

3. While out of office, an employee will conduct Private Life; his/her personal life in such a
manner that it does not affect his/her services or bring the LOHADA Service into disrepute.
He/she is therefore required to refrain from becoming drunk, using narcotic drugs and any
other unacceptable behaviour.

4. A LOHADA Servant shall not disclose Secrecy and confidential or official information which
has Confidentiality been communicated to or has been availed while discharging official duties
without due permission. An employee shall continue to maintain secrecy and confidentiality of
official information even after one has left the LOHADA Service.

5. (i) The Employee shall not use any official Disclosure of document or photocopy such a letter
Information or any other document or information obtained in the course of discharging his/
her duties for personal ends; nor share a photograph with any other person concerning
LOHADA activities.

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(ii) The Employee shall not communicate with the media on issues related to work or official
policy without due permission;

(iii) Official information will be released to the media by officials who have been authorized to
do so according to the laid down procedures.

V. Team Work
The Employee will strive to promote Team Work by offering help to co-employees
whenever the need so arises. Team work will be achieved by the Employees observing the
following:-
(i) Giving instructions, which are clear and undistorted;
(ii) Giving due weight and consideration to official views submitted by fellow employees
and subordinates;
(iii) Ensuring that subordinates clearly understand the scope of their work and encourage
them to enhance their competence and skills;
(iv) Giving credit to an employee with outstanding performance and not seeking personal
credit at the employee’s expense,
(v) Avoiding malicious actions or words intended to ridicule either subordinates or
superiors;
(vi) Reporting on his/her subordinates to be done fairly and without any fear.

VI. Pursuing of Excellence in Service:

The Employee will strive to;-
(i) Strive to achieve the highest standards of performance;
(ii) If a member of a professional body (doctors, teachers, pharmacists, engineers, lawyers
e.t.c.) then adhere to their respective professional Code of Conduct;
(iii) Strive to acquire new knowledge and skills continuously and use them effectively; and
(iv) Recognize the need for training and strive to get such training.

VII. Exercise Responsibility and Good Stewardship;

1. The Employee shall act within the boundaries of the authority and responsibilities
delegated. In doing so he/she shall:-
(i) Make decisions in line with authorized standards and procedures; and
(ii) Discharge duties effectively and be accountable for one's own actions.

2. The Employee shall safeguard Employer’s funds, clients (kids, aged people, patients)
and other properties of the Employer, entrusted property to him/her and shall ensure
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 that no damage, loss, misappropriation occurs to the funds or Employer’s property;
An Employee will use such resources for Institution use only. Employer’s property
includes office suppliers, telephones, computers, copiers, buildings and other
properties purchased with Employer’s funds or donated to the Employer Expenses
met by Donors or services such as telephone, water and electricity are also part of
Employer’s property.

VIII. Transparency and Accountability

1. The Employee shall conduct meetings for the purpose of promoting efficiency and
shall not use meetings as a way of avoiding being responsible for the decision
he/she is supposed to have made on her/ his own;
2. The Employee shall not engage in unofficial activities or projects during official
hours or conduct such activities or projects within the office premises or by using
Employer’s property;

IX. Discharge Duties with Integrity:

1. The Employee shall not solicit, force or accept bribes from a person whom
he/she is serving, has already served or will be serving either by doing so in
person or by using another person.
2. An Employee shall perform his/her duties honestly and impartially to avoid
circumstances that may lead to conflict of interest. If conflict of interest arises
he/she shall inform his/her superiors who will decide upon the best course of
action to resolve it.
3. An Employee shall not borrow to the extent of not being able to repay the debts as
this will discredit the his/her service as well as affect his/her ability to make
unbiased decisions/services.

X Conclusion:
On her part the Employer has the obligations to provide the following things:-
1. Establish meritocratic principles and procedures to be used in employment,
promotions and in all other service delivery activities;
2. Establish a system, which specifies the authority, responsibilities and expected
actions of each employee which can then be assessed after a specific time;
3. Effect an appraisal system, which will enable an employee to participate in
assessing his/her performance;

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 4. Ensure that safe working conditions prevail which will enable the employee to
discharge his/her duties without undue risk or fear; and
5. Remunerate the Employee on the basis of skills, responsibilities and working
conditions.

For efficient, effective and courteous delivery of services to the stake holders both the
Employer and employee must observe these rules/code