Sop - Appendix
Sop - Appendix
Sop - Appendix
1. Document ID
This is a unique identifier of the written document that is on a particular
SOP.
The format for SOPs for the Directorate should be: SOP-UD-001 (This is
explained as Standard Operating Procedure Dash UITS Directorate Dash
Numbers). The numbers should suggest the order in which the SOP for the
Directorate appears. 001 will suggest the first of its kind, 002 the second, in
that order.
DIVISIONAL CODES
2. Version Number
This is a numerical value that describes the number of times it has been
reviewed and accepted.
3. Date Authorized
This is the Date the SOP was approved.
4. Effective Date
This is the Date the SOP will effectively commence. This could be set a few
days after the SOP has been approved.
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5. Review Date
This is the Date the current SOP will be reviewed. This should be three (3)
years after the Effective Date of the SOP. In situations where it is prudent to
review before the three year period, a letter should be sent to the TAC
explaining the need before the Revised version could commence.
6. Applicable
This refers to the individuals or group or division the intended SOP applies to.
7. Author(s)
The name(s) of the person(s) that prepared the SOP.
8. Approved by
The name of the authorized person(s) who approved the SOP after careful
considerations and perusal of the prepared SOP.
9. Signature
A digital signature of the authorized person who approved the SOP.
10.Date Approved
The date the SOP was approved.
11.Purpose
This briefly describes the intended reason for the SOP. Kindly do well to be
brief and succinct with the purpose in order not to derial or confuse the reader.
12.Scope
A brief discussion about the extent to which this SOP should be used
comprising the group(s), individual(s), what kind of task(s), etc.
13.Applicability
Who or what groups should comply with this SOP.
14.Terms
If there are any peculiar terms used in the SOP, where in few kindly state and
explain in the SOP prepared, or if more than necessary, create an Appendix and
explain all the terms.
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15.Procedure
This is a step by step approach to be followed in order to achieve the purpose
of the SOP.
This should be done in a well ordered and numbered order explicitly.
16.Appendix
Where necessary create an appendix to support the SOP. See (14) of this
document.
17.Related Documents
If there are any other documents that compliments the SOP, please state for
the purposes of reference by the individuals who will use the SOP.
18.Version Control
This helps keep track of the various transitions by way of review the SOP has
undergone. This will help the applicable individual(s) or group(s) to know if it is
the current SOP they are working with.