I got a text message from a friend this morning to read one of the local news paper, page four. I was scanning the page when i saw a tiny portion that was suppose to attract my attention. I seldom read the local newspaper, for so many obvious reasons, but when one asks me to read, i do, or when the paper is available in the clinic for free, i read in between patients.
Anyways, whom ever wrote that comment, is probably one of us, and is greatly unhappy as i can feel the unhappiness and is precise about his/her opinion on the matter. He/She also sounded very knowledgeable.
I am actually on the fence on the issue. What issue some of you may ask... Well, the comment was about medical and allied health professionals becoming administrators without proper training, and losing expertise and hence reducing good and efficient quality service to the people.
I agree that some professionals, though, they took a different field, can excel in another. Though, not everyone can do it. Obvious examples are clearly available within my ministry, but i shan't point fingerssss.
Another ministry that takes similar stand is the Ministry of Education, where they pick and pull the best of their teachers into administration to help run the ministry smoothly. After all, who knows the field better than the professionals living and breathing it???
Sometimes, i think, by doing and staying in one particular job can be a bit boring and perhaps stagnant and less challenging for the brain. not that i am saying that there is not much challenge in medicine, but with limited knowledge, you can only use and apply so much, and in the end, you become boring, things become routine and the brain dies secondary to lack of challenges and stimulation!
Plus, I do not see what is wrong with a medical or health professional to become an administration. A few of us can probably do a better job than the existing team, as we understand the jargon better, and would not be 'stupidify' or politely known as 'charmed' by others into believing 'medical miracles'.
I would, however, recommend rotation of posts so one whom had achieved 'greatness' do not forget it is short lived, and will do their best within their position for that period of time, as they would come back down and join the others. What is sad with most of us is that, we tend to lose ourselves, and think we are above it all. And you forget how it was once difficult for you, too, and that someone helped you... and you needed support, too.
My attitude to this subject is simple. Regardless of the person's background, if he/she is capable to show others that they can lead, they can help improve the situation, they can inject positivism and increase morale amongst the grass root level.... I say....'What are you waiting for?"
I also understand by accepting a post within the administration means less 'professionals' looking after the people of Brunei, but WHEN DO WE GET OUR CHANCE TO BE LOOKED AFTER???
Working morale is sooooo low. There is no longer positivism in work. People lost their passion for things they once loved.
To give the best you can, is to receive the best you can. Its a relationship after all, and relationships are two way streets.
Anyways, whom ever wrote that comment, is probably one of us, and is greatly unhappy as i can feel the unhappiness and is precise about his/her opinion on the matter. He/She also sounded very knowledgeable.
I am actually on the fence on the issue. What issue some of you may ask... Well, the comment was about medical and allied health professionals becoming administrators without proper training, and losing expertise and hence reducing good and efficient quality service to the people.
I agree that some professionals, though, they took a different field, can excel in another. Though, not everyone can do it. Obvious examples are clearly available within my ministry, but i shan't point fingerssss.
Another ministry that takes similar stand is the Ministry of Education, where they pick and pull the best of their teachers into administration to help run the ministry smoothly. After all, who knows the field better than the professionals living and breathing it???
Sometimes, i think, by doing and staying in one particular job can be a bit boring and perhaps stagnant and less challenging for the brain. not that i am saying that there is not much challenge in medicine, but with limited knowledge, you can only use and apply so much, and in the end, you become boring, things become routine and the brain dies secondary to lack of challenges and stimulation!
Plus, I do not see what is wrong with a medical or health professional to become an administration. A few of us can probably do a better job than the existing team, as we understand the jargon better, and would not be 'stupidify' or politely known as 'charmed' by others into believing 'medical miracles'.
I would, however, recommend rotation of posts so one whom had achieved 'greatness' do not forget it is short lived, and will do their best within their position for that period of time, as they would come back down and join the others. What is sad with most of us is that, we tend to lose ourselves, and think we are above it all. And you forget how it was once difficult for you, too, and that someone helped you... and you needed support, too.
My attitude to this subject is simple. Regardless of the person's background, if he/she is capable to show others that they can lead, they can help improve the situation, they can inject positivism and increase morale amongst the grass root level.... I say....'What are you waiting for?"
I also understand by accepting a post within the administration means less 'professionals' looking after the people of Brunei, but WHEN DO WE GET OUR CHANCE TO BE LOOKED AFTER???
Working morale is sooooo low. There is no longer positivism in work. People lost their passion for things they once loved.
To give the best you can, is to receive the best you can. Its a relationship after all, and relationships are two way streets.
1 comment:
'WHEN DO WE GET OUR CHANCE TO BE LOOKED AFTER???'
That's a good question Ka Meela. Even before stepping into the working world, I ask myself that question for the health professionals here. I remember thinking - ok, we look after people but who's looking after us? (Never shadowed in Bru properly to know how it is di Bru) It's an interesting qs and something that people should ponder on. It's true that we're doing this out of our own will (the whole caring and giving service to people) but we need to get our morale and spirits up too from time to time!
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