NANDI COUNTY BOOSTS HEALTHCARE TEAM WITH INDUCTION TRAINING FOR LAB TECHS AND DRIVERS
In a significant move to enhance service delivery within its healthcare sector, the Nandi County Public Service Board has successfully conducted a comprehensive induction training program targeting newly recruited Laboratory Technicians and Drivers. The event, underscores the county’s commitment to equipping its frontline health personnel with the necessary skills and ethos for effective performance.
The training was officially presided over by Mr. Daniel Mwogoi, a member of the Nandi County Public Service Board, alongside Ms. Philister Maiyo, the Director of Administration and Human Resource Management. Their presence highlighted the administration’s priority on integrating new staff seamlessly into the county’s public service framework.
The event garnered strong support from the county’s health leadership. In attendance were, Dr. Angeline Kirui, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health and Sanitation, Mr. Frederick Kiptum, Chief Officer for Health and Directors from various units within the Health and Sanitation docket, Human Resource Management Officer, County Ambulance coordinator and County lab coordinator and coordinators drawn from the six sub counties.
Setting the tone for the training, CECM Dr. Angeline Kirui delivered a powerful opening address. She issued a compelling call to action for the newly inducted staff, urging them to embrace hard work and unity as fundamental pillars for the department’s success.
“Work hard in unity for the betterment of this department and the county at large,” Dr. Kirui emphasized. She challenged the laboratory technicians and drivers to be proactive contributors, stating, “Give ideas, propose strategies to improve our healthcare services. Engage in research, write proposals – let us make progress and grow together.”
Dr. Kirui’s message clearly positioned the new recruits as vital partners in Nandi County’s journey towards enhanced healthcare delivery, encouraging them to think beyond their immediate roles and contribute to systemic improvement.
Crucially, the induction also served as a platform to communicate the county’s evolving approach to staff motivation and career progression. Attendees were informed that promotion within the county service will now be firmly based on performance, as measured through regular appraisals.
Furthermore, the county administration announced concrete plans to reward employees demonstrating exceptional hard work and dedication. This performance-linked reward system signals a shift towards recognizing and incentivizing excellence within the public service.
The induction training for laboratory technicians and drivers represents a strategic investment by Nandi County. Laboratory staff are critical for accurate diagnosis and disease surveillance, while drivers ensure reliable transportation of patients, samples, medicines, and equipment and emergency response – all essential for a functional healthcare system.
By providing this foundational training and simultaneously outlining a clear path for recognition and advancement based on merit, Nandi County aims to foster a motivated, skilled, and unified workforce dedicated to improving health outcomes for its residents. The messages of teamwork, innovation, and performance-driven growth delivered by Dr. Kirui and reinforced by the new policies set a clear direction for the department’s future.