IMPACT OF TRAINING ON JOB PERFORMANCE OF LECTURERS AT COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ILESA, OSUN STATE.

This study examines the Impact of Training on Job Performance of Lecturers at College of Health Technology Ilesa, Osun State.The research aimed to investigate the impact of training on the job performance of lecturers, its impact in developing lecturers skills, knowledge and competence to effectively facilitate teaching and learning, ultimately improving student outcome and identify challenges that lecturers face in accessing training opportunities. The descriptive survey research design was used in the methodology. A sample size of 55 lectures was used for the study, total enumeration techniques of respondents was selected for the study in the institution selected, 55 questionnaires were administered in which 50 copies was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 20. The findings reveal that majority of the Lecturers are female (70%) while male accounted for (30%) and also the respondents age 30-45 years (26%) were more than those in other age groups. This represents the active ages of lecturers within the institution. The study also shows that (88%) of the respondents agreed that Pedagogical training (teaching methods) is essential for enhancing job performance. The research concluded that impact of training on the job performance of lecturers at the College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Osun State have a significant positive impact on lecturers' job performance, teaching skills, and confidence. It was recommended in the study that the College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Osun State, should provide regular training programs on teaching methodologies, technical skills, and mentorship to enhance lecturers' job performance.