ECSA-HC Conducts Productive 5-Day Staff Retreat in Nairobi, Kenya

The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is holding a highly anticipated 5-day staff retreat from June 19th to June 23rd in Nairobi, Kenya. The purpose of the retreat is to bring together the organization’s staff, review the annual performance of the past fiscal year, and chart the course for future development. In addition to discussing strategic priorities, the retreat included the review of internal manuals, team-building activities and the announcement of key staff appointments. The opening remarks of Professor Yoswa Dambisya, the Director General of ECSA-HC marked the event.

During his opening remarks, Professor Yoswa Dambisya expressed his admiration for the dedicated efforts of the ECSA-HC team throughout the past year. He commended their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to achieving the organization’s goals. It was announced that the Health Ministers’ conference in Geneva had recently approved ECSA-HC’s 2023/2024 annual work plan, validating the team’s efforts and underscoring their importance in the regional health landscape.

The staff retreat shall provide an ideal platform to review ECSA-HC’s strategic plan. Staff to analyze the progress made in the implementation of the existing plan and identify areas that require further attention. The retreat shall serve as an opportunity to highlight new priority areas that need to be addressed in the organization’s strategic focus. By aligning its objectives with emerging health challenges, ECSA-HC aims to remain at the forefront of healthcare development in East, Central, and Southern Africa.

Recognizing the importance of efficient internal processes, ECSA-HC has dedicated time during the retreat to review and update its internal manuals. The Human Resources, Financial, and Procurement manuals are to be evaluated to ensure they align with best practices and provide clear guidance to staff members. These manuals serve as essential references for the effective implementation of ECSA-HC’s operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance.

The staff retreat brought exciting news with the announcement of two key staff appointments. Professor Yoswa Dambisya unveiled the nominations for the positions of Director of Programs and Cluster Manager for the Food Security and Nutrition Program. These appointments reflect ECSA-HC’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and expertise in crucial areas of regional health. The organization believes that these new appointments will enhance its capacity to address emerging challenges and deliver impactful solutions in the coming years.