The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, has organised a five-day training for resident doctors on Effective Policy Making and Strategic Leadership.
Prof. Ayo Omotayo, the Director General of the institute declared the training open on Tuesday in Jos.
Represented by Prof. Idris Adamu, the acting Secretary and Director of Administration of the institute, Omotayo, described the exercise as timely.
Omotayo, who commended Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for the partnership in shaping policies, said that the training would equip the participants in repositioning Nigeria’s health sector.
“I commend the leadership of NARD for recognising the importance of strategic engagement, leadership development and policy literacy in addressing the complex challenges. Your presence here is great, and will enable you to respond towards more constructive, structured, informed and sustainable approaches
“Nigeria’s health sector operates within a highly complex policy environment, shaped by physical constraint of international priorities, institutional coordination challenges and growing pressures arising from workforce migration and rising public exploitation within this environment.”
According to him, resident doctors not only occupy a uniquely strategic position as critical service providers, but also future leaders of the health system.
The director general added that the training, which aligns, particularly with its purpose, was designed to strengthen the understanding of the participants in policy making.
He further said that it would enhance their leadership and negotiation skills, equip them with practical tools for effective engagement.
Earlier, Dr Mohammad Sulieman, the National President of NARD, said that the training would enable the participants to acquire leadership skills that would drive the health sector in the country.
He said that the training would arm the participants with the knowledge and tools towards improving the healthcare system in Nigeria.
“NIPSS is the foremost and apex policy making institute in Nigeria and we are leaders in the health sector, albeit maybe mid-level, but soon and in the future, we’ll be top level leaders. It is important that we arm ourselves with the necessary tools required to salvage the health sector in Nigeria; this is not just for resident doctors, it is for our patients and the nation.
“Resident doctors are patriotic Nigerians, we all stay back to serve our country so that we apply ourselves to the instruments the country has in training us for better and effective healthcare service delivery.”
The president thanked NIPSS for availing NARD the opportunity to partner with it towards improving the nation’s health sector.
(NAN)
