i) Quality training
ii) Commitment and competence
iii) Professional experience and ethical behaviour
iv) Sharing of information
v) Quality laboratory services
vi) Respect
vii) Team working
The following are the strategic issues for DSGS to achieve its mission:
1. Improving quality of training and laboratory services
2. Improving infrastructure
3. Increasing students’ enrollment
4. Publicize training programmes and laboratory services
5. Income enhancement
6. Linkages with strategic partners and beneficiaries
7. Capacity building in human resources (academic and administrative staff)