All Staff Meeting 2023
On November 24th 2023, CeSHHAR hosted its inaugural in-person all-staff meeting, uniting over 300 employees spanning every site throughout Zimbabwe. Held in Bulawayo, this momentous occasion marked an unprecedented convergence of staff from diverse departments, ranks, regions, and provinces. This landmark event served as a testament to CeSHHAR’s ongoing expansion and commitment to making a lasting impact in service delivery and research. Throughout the day, attendees engaged in discussions covering institutional updates, departmental structures, strategic directions, and reflections on core values. Additionally, the future of research and innovation at CeSHHAR took centre stage during these sessions. Highlights of the meeting included presentations on the revised CeSHHAR organisational strategy and organogram, institutional functions post-2023, and detailed overviews of each department’s strategy and
structure. These departments encompassed Key Populations (KP); Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH); Climate, Environment and Health; and Operations, Finance and Administration.
Another notable aspect of the meeting involved team-building exercises centred around embodying CeSHHAR’s core values — Integrity, Innovation, Inclusivity, Excellence, and Collaboration. Through interactive activities, employees worked collectively to explore practical methods for representing these principles going forward. As the day came to a close, the atmosphere shifted towards light entertainment and further team-building activities, ensuring that the experience extended beyond the realm of work alone.
Attendees expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues and engage in strategic dialogue about CeSHHAR’s trajectory. Many voiced hopes for recurring events of this nature, stating that annual gatherings help to foster continuous collaboration and communication.
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