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FACILITATORS, PARTICIPANTS REACT TO ONE-DAY CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING PROGRAMME
At the end of the one-day Capacity Building Training Programme held for Medical Practitioners at the University Medical Centre, on 14th February, 2018 featuring Professor Evelyn I. Unuigbe of Faculty of Medicine, University of Benin with the central theme ‘Best Practice in Health Service Delivery’, reactions were sought from the Facilitators, Guest Speaker and Participants to find out their views on the programme.
Professor Unuigbe led the trail by making elating comments about the University, prospects of the University Medical Centre and other issues, excerpt:
I am really very happy seeing this University, I didn’t know that this kind of place existed. It is a beautiful place with an amazing scenario. There are beautiful flowers everywhere even in dry season, I am so impressed with the network of roads, there is no Federal University that can boast of this network of road that is tarred and I hope Bishop Oyedepo will continue this good work and I pray that the Lord will bless and replenish him. Secondly, the Health Centre is a big and beautiful building, and I believe they are doing good work here and with training, and retraining the best in the Medical Personnel would come out. She advised Microbiology students of the University who desire to study Medicine to take up the challenge through direct entry in any University offering it, as they would be better for it at the end of the day.
For young women who aspire to reach the zenith of their career in the Nigerian context, she has this to say “You know Nigerian culture is not really pro-women, so women have to work extra hard to get to that level men have gotten to. It is doable, some have done it and anyone can get to the zenith of their career if only they are focused. Apart from the fact that you also need to run a home, you need to strike a balance between running that home and your profession one must not suffer for the other. They must know what they want and nothing should deter them, as long as they believe and they know that it is God’s will for them, He will definitely make a way for them.
The Acting Director, Landmark University Health Centre, Dr. Joseph Olisa also bear his mind on the need to continuously train and retrain Staff of his Centre to give customer focused service delivery:
Today is a very special day in the Medical Centre Landmark University; this capacity building workshop is something we have been looking forward to. Professor Evelyn Unuigbe is well known to us, she is a Senior Faculty in Clinical Medicine in Nigeria so having her as a Guest Presenter for this August occasion is something really exciting. This training is going to be a continuous training because training and retraining is very important if you want to get efficient service delivery, capacity building is key and strategic. As a Management we want to as much as possible build capacity in our workforce so that we can deliver efficient and quality health care. We have gone past just offering services without having benchmarks, for us we are putting that pressure and stretching ourselves beyond limit to see that we don’t just deliver services but qualitative health care delivery that is sustainable and affordable to all.
We are going to see series of training like this, in fact very shortly, we are expecting the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Economy and Recovery Goal Plan, Mr. Daniel Ekwebe (a brand expert), because Landmark University Health Centre is fast becoming a brand and with his coming we are trying to see how we can manage our services and client perception to become a brand. This is possible because of the support we are getting from the proprietor base and the Management of this University led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju.
A feedback mechanism has also been put in place to receive feedbacks from our customers because currently, our patient confirmed to us that they are satisfied and happy with the improvement taken place at the Health Centre. Even the workforce here are very excited about the creative initiate that the new Management has brought onboard to see that we drive benchmark and efficiency to provide quality services that are affordable.
Participants were not left out:
Dr. Chinyere Chinomso (Optometrist)
The Guest Lecturer did well to address issues from being a leader to being led. She displayed deep knowledge of the Medical practices thereby sharing from her wealth of experience which is a way of giving us better ideas in effective service delivery. The information gotten from here would give the leeway to better reposition the Health Centre. My overall impression is that the lecture was very impactful with great opportunity for giant strides.
Mr. Fajaobi Victor (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
The lecture was very educative and the presenter was very thorough in her presentation that cut across all Medical Professional best practices. Her emphasis on the need for team spirit and communication among health practitioners is apt.
Mrs. Adeboyejo Fisayo (Nursing Officer 1)
The training is in line with the current trend in Medical practice. It is an eye opener for me and all practitioners to make their professional practice more evidence based which is the best practice in health care management of all patients that come our way. In summary, the training is very educative, informative and impactful.
Pharm Harrison Enechukwu (Pharmacist)
It is a very enlightening and impacting session given at the right time and indeed the right place.
Members of the University Medical Centre led by the Ag. Medical Director, Dr. Joseph Olisa in a Group Photograph with Professor Unuigbe
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITYS LIFE APPLICABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM RECOGNIZED AS MAX AFRICA LAUNCHES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Landmark University's distinctive approach to education, centred on life-applicable and life-transforming learning, received validation this week when representatives from MAX Africa visited the institution to seek collaboration for their second internship program. The visit underscored the high regard organizations have for Landmark’s graduates, known for their competence and productivity in the workplace.
During the meeting, MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh, unveiled the company’s new internship initiative designed to empower young innovators and leaders in Africa’s mobility sector. Leigh expressed admiration for Landmark University’s alumni, who, he noted, have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and leadership within MAX Africa. He introduced Mr Kefas El-Olam, a graduate of Landmark University who is the Senior Product Manager, MAX. "Our first point of call for this new phase is Landmark University, primarily because of the exceptional value delivered by Landmark graduates who joined us in the first phase of the internship programme. Their resilience, ability to drive results, and leadership qualities have made a lasting impression," Leigh said, emphasizing how these qualities align with MAX Africa’s mission to address broader industry challenges by cultivating skilled professionals across the continent.
Adding to this, MAX Africa’s Digital Strategist, Mr Adewunmi Oshilaja, highlighted the soft skills and professionalism of Landmark’s graduates. “Beyond technical expertise, Landmark graduates have displayed strong leadership qualities and high standards of professionalism,” he stated. "The core of our strategy is to build well-rounded leaders. As much as we want our interns to gain hands-on experience, we are also committed to equipping them with skills in business communication, team management, and workplace etiquette.”
The upcoming three-month internship program was further detailed by MAX Africa's Human Resource Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe, who described it as a transformative opportunity for participants. She noted that interns would receive intensive training in both technical and interpersonal skills vital for industry success. “Interns will be assigned responsibilities similar to full-time employees and will be evaluated at the end of the program. Those who excel will be offered full-time positions,” she announced. To facilitate applications, MAX Africa has provided QR codes for interested students, who will undergo a thorough screening process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are selected.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University expressed appreciation to MAX Africa for recognizing the university’s talents and choosing Landmark as a major recruitment partner. He attributed the leadership qualities displayed by students to the legacy of Chancellor Dr David Oyedepo and affirmed the university’s confidence in the students' readiness to embrace this opportunity. He also highlighted Landmark University’s recent recognition as Nigeria's second-best university in the Times Higher Education rankings, further showcasing the institution’s commitment to excellence.
The Registrar also conveyed gratitude to the MAX Africa team and assured them of Landmark University's full support in achieving the program’s goals. Other members of the university’s management expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, seeing it as a significant step towards advancing opportunities for students, the university, and Africa at large.
Others in attendance at the meeting were the Chaplain, Pastor Popoola; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi; the Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel and the HRBP, Compensation & Benefits, and City Manager, Ilorin, MAX, Mrs Adebimpe Alabi.
Members of the Landmark University management and the Max Africa team in a group photograph after the meeting
R-L: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole; the Registrar, Engr Adebayo Ajala; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi during the meeting with Max Africa
MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh while speaking on the new internship programme
The Max team with the Landmark University Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel (L)
The Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel introducing Max Africa to the student community
Max Africa’s HR Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe while speaking to the students of Landmark University on the internship programme
The Max Africa team interacting with Landmark University student community
Max Africa’s Senior Product Manager, Mr Kefas El-Olam while speaking to the students of Landmark University on his experience as a student of the University and during the internship programme
Registration point for Max Africa’s internship programme at Landmark University
