CBC Drivers challenged to promote Virtues of the Organization
Drivers of the CBC have been urged to promote those virtues upheld by the institution: honesty, cleanliness, respect, accountability and good management. These virtues, according the Director of Health Services (DHS), is as an integral part of all drivers working within the institution. Mr. Ngum Samuel was addressing the driving on December 20, 2024 during their conference, which held at the Conference Hall of the Director of Health Services aimed at providing vital information and updates on driving-related topics, networking with other drivers, and how their services could be more effective and efficient.
The DHS reminded the drivers to remain ambassadors of the institution and should serve with all diligence to portray the values of the CBC Health Services in everything they do. He thanked them for the excellent work they have been rendering and charged them to continue in like manner.
In an insightful presentation, the internal auditor of the CBC Health Services gave crucial details on keeping track, updating and following up with motor trip ticket (MTT) rates and values, keeping records and usage of the driver’s log book.
The Public Relations officer for the CBCHS, Mr. Wango Barnabas centred his presentation on some questions for refection to the drivers which was geared towards getting feedback on driver’s experiences, challenges as well as recount successes. He also cautioned the drivers on how to deal with conflict without anger, handling pressure, urging the older drivers to encourage the younger ones.
The programme continued with a talk from Mr. Walter Grob (Director of Cooperate Missions) who outlined some key principles the drivers have to adhere to, rules of car usage and importance of renewing their driving licences. The drivers were also drilled on important aspects of safety and security by Mr. Tufoin George (Security Supervisor) such as: ensuring passenger safety, handling road blockage, what to do at a checkpoint, passenger ID card checks and handling police confrontation just to name a few.
The conference also featured a segment on sex and alcohol by Mr. Kwalar Rene which he stressed the risks of alcoholic intoxication, (STIs) sexually transmitted infections, adultery, unmarried sex, and the spiritual repercussions of these behaviours. Additionally, he underlined how these might impact their driving performance. These include: poor decision-making and reaction time when driving, hazy vision and hearing, emotional and psychological consequences, financial/legal consequences.
Chaplain Shey Felix also discussed several important topics related to anger management, including how to identify or accept anger, how to deal with it in a healthy and productive way, and how to express anger in a calm yet straightforward approach.
The programme closed with a breakout session between the drivers to brainstorm on how to make work life better and suggestions in improving as well as continuous provision of quality services through the CBC Health Services. The conference brought together close to 60 of the over 70 drivers of the CBC Health Services.
