Malabo – WHO Nation Workplace in Equatorial Guinea organized a workers retreat between the 11 – 13 November 2024, in Bata metropolis of the Continental Area to strengthen teamwork and drive progress. The retreat offered workers members a possibility to debate progress, handle challenges of their work, strengthen partnerships, and discover methods for profession progress and achievement.
In his opening remarks, Dr George Ameh, WHO Consultant urged workers to leverage the retreat to resolve work challenges and renew their dedication to WHO’s mandate. “I encourage workers to make the most of the retreat to make clear any points impacting their work and reaffirm their dedication to WHO’s values and mission”, he stated.
The retreat was organized in response to important modifications inside the workplace, together with the current improve in workers following a useful overview and the continued Nation Presence and Capability Programme (CPCP) train. It additionally allowed workers to overview implementation challenges and progress inside the framework of the Nation Cooperation Technique (CCS) 2022–2026.
Classes have been led by colleagues from the WHO Regional Workplace for Africa, together with Mr. Kizito Nsarhaza, Change Administration Officer; Dr Egide Rwamatwara, Regional HR Supervisor; Mr. Benito Koubemba, President of the AFRO Employees Affiliation; and Mr. Mouyele Ulricht, Stress Counselor. The classes coated key matters reminiscent of WHO’s core values, workers motivation, human sources points, the rational use of sources, and workforce constructing. Interactive methods, together with displays, role-play workout routines, group discussions, and social occasions, have been used to reinforce workforce cohesion.
“Each professionally and personally, this retreat was a unprecedented expertise”, stated Micael Mba Nfuru, Programme Assistant on the Nation workplace. “The information shared by our AFRO colleagues have motivated me in my quest for skilled and private improvement”.
The retreat concluded with optimistic suggestions from workers, who expressed satisfaction with the classes and the outcomes. Key suggestions included the necessity for normal workers retreats to comply with up on motion factors and periodic workforce conferences to enhance collaboration and outcomes.
Employees additionally requested in-country visits from the AFRO Stress Counselor and the Employees Well being Insurance coverage Groups to handle particular issues. Moreover, members emphasised the significance of standard classes to elucidate WHO processes to authorities counterparts, selling better alignment and understanding.