TSC Sick Leave Days — All You Need To Know

When you’re ill, attending to your teaching duties might not be possible. In such cases, it’s essential to apply for sick leave through the Commission’s online portal.

Here’s all you need to know about TSC sick leave:

Application Process

Timing

Apply for sick leave not later than 48 hours after attending hospital as an out-patient, and within seven days if you are an in-patient.

Submission

Apply online through the Head of Institution.

Exceptions

If you can’t apply in person due to sickness severity, the Head of Institution must inform the Sub County Director within 14 days.

Application by Head of Institution

Process

The Head of Institution applies through the Sub County Director.

Timing

Apply within 48 hours after attending hospital as an out-patient, and within seven days if you are an in-patient.

Exceptions

If the Head of Institution can’t apply in person due to sickness severity, the Sub County Director must inform the County Director within 14 days.

Sick Leave Entitlement

Duration:
- Up to 6 Months: Full pay for the first 3 months, half pay for the next 3 months.
- Beyond 6 Months: Without pay until you resume duties.
Contractual Terms:

For teachers on contracts not exceeding 1 year, the sick leave entitlement is:

One month with full pay
One additional month on half pay
Without pay beyond two months until resuming duty.

Continued Absence:

If on sick leave for more than a year, a Medical Board determines fitness to continue teaching.

Return to Duty

Certificate

After more than 6 months of continuous sick leave, provide a Certificate of Medical Fitness from a registered medical practitioner.

Recommendation

A registered Medical Practitioner may recommend hospital admission, off-duty recuperation, or home medical treatment.

Other Considerations

Approval:

The Commission approves sick leave for up to two weeks; further approval requires a detailed medical report.

Organ Donation:

A teacher donating an organ applies for sick leave as recommended by a registered Medical Practitioner.

False Documents:

Submitting false medical documents results in disciplinary action.

Sick Leave Outside the Country:
- Recommended: Entitled to sick leave with pay.
- Not Recommended: Sick leave without pay upon verification of medical report from the attended health institution.

Conclusion

It’s crucial to follow the correct procedure when applying for sick leave from the TSC to avoid disciplinary action.

Remember to provide accurate information and seek medical attention promptly when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions On TSC Sick Leave Days

Q: How do I apply for sick leave with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)?

You can apply for sick leave with the TSC through your Head of Institution.

The application process is done online, and you must submit it within 48 hours if you were an out-patient and within seven days if you were an in-patient.

If you are unable to apply in person due to the severity of your illness, your Head of Institution must inform the Sub County Director within 14 days.

What is the duration of sick leave entitlement with the TSC?

For a period of 12 months continuously, you are entitled to:

Up to three months with full pay
Up to three additional months on half pay if the sickness extends beyond the third month
Without pay if the sickness extends beyond six months until you resume duties

Can a Head of Institution apply for sick leave?

Yes, a Head of Institution who is unable to attend to duties due to illness can apply for sick leave through the Sub County Director.

The application must be submitted within 48 hours if the Head of Institution was an out-patient and within seven days if the Head of Institution was an in-patient.

What happens if I submit false medical documents for sick leave?

Submitting false medical documents to the Commission is a serious offense and can result in disciplinary action.

It is important to provide accurate information and seek medical attention when needed.

Is sick leave outside the country covered by the TSC?

If you are referred by a registered medical practitioner to seek medical attention outside the country, you are entitled to sick leave with pay.

However, if you seek medical attention outside the country without a recommendation, the Commission may approve sick leave without pay upon verification of a medical report from the health institution you attended.