Aga Khan University Hospital holds event to celebrate staff

As part of its tradition, the management and employees of the Aga Khan University in Nairobi came together on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 to celebrate the year that has been, and recognize their colleagues who have been in the institution for long and others who have registered exemplary performance in the exercise of their duties.

The event was president over the University Hospital management including Dr Shawn Bolouki, the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital and Dr Alex Awiti, Vice Provost of the University, among others in the leadership of the interrelated institutions.

Speaking at the forum, Dr Shawn Bolouki thanked staff for their invaluable contribution in serving patients and staff noting that the success of the hospital wholly depends on their input.

“I appreciate each of you for not only doing your jobs well, but also going beyond the call of duty when called upon to do so. To all retirees, we cannot thank you enough for your dedicated service. You carry with you great memories that you shared with staff in this remarkable institution”, Dr. Bolouki said.

Dr Awiti while congratulating the feted staff noted that it was very rare to see an employee work for one organization for more than 35 years and the fact that we have number of them means the organization is one of the best employers as confirmed in a Federation of Kenya Employers report published this year.

A total of 217 staff were feted in various categories; 121 for long service (from 10 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years and 35 years), 88 for exemplary service, and 8 who have retired.

 Members of the University and Hospital Leadership Team with other staff and the eight staff who retired recently including: Forefront from right (waving a goodbye), Sarah Mugo, Mary Wanjiru, Gladys Wambui, Margaret Bande, Peninah Njoki, Peter Mang'eli, Gabriel Karanja and Daniel Mburu (Back 5th from left hidden at the back).

Dr Shawn Bolouki (2nd left), Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan University Hospital, Dr Alex Awiti, Vice Provost, Aga Khan University and Christabel Wesonga, Programme Director, Maternal and Child Health join the three male retirees including Daniel Mburu (2nd right), Peter Mang'eli (3rd right) and Gabriel Karanja (3rd left) in cutting a ceremonial cake for the event.