It was a chilly start to course 2 but after good interactive lectures and an ice breaker musical session, jumpers and coats were off and we had great all round participation in the workshops. The keeping babies warm and pain management sessions were really enjoyed with participants sharing work experiences and engaging well with their learning going forwards.
A visit to the neonatal ward at the hospital with Dr Gilbert (District Medical Officer) concluded the training day. The team then had a nice supper at Baharama guest house whilst celebrating the return of Elizabeth’s phone from the repair shop – it works!
The trainers will be making their way to their respective homes tomorrow, Bwindi, Kampala, and 2 to the UK – Storm Goretti allowing. It seems that Schipol’s efficiency is still a bit hampered by snow…
Message from Sadias:
Hi Julia,
Am pleased to inform you that the two NCCs on kabale have been successfully completed, and we are glad as the Uganda instructors to have contributed to the passing of all the trainees.
We have noted that some of our local instructors been able to secure better employment opportunities, hence moved to distant places and get more engaged. This have reduced efficiency of our team in Bwindi and therefore a strong need to run a second GIC [Generic Instructor Course].
We have tasked Elizabeth to evaluate the situation, and let us know how many instructors are willing to be available in case there is a training and also identify suitable candidates for a GIC.
A number of suitable candidates have been identified from the NCCs in kabale and we hope if we can have a GIC for them as well, it would improve on the manpower and flexibility of the Ugandan faculty.
Thank you