Cape Coast, Ghana – The Certified Public Administration Professionals – Ghana (CPAP Ghana) has organized a capacity-building session for staff of the Electricity Section of the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management, University of Cape Coast (UCC), on the critical subject of Work-Family Conflict and Personal Well-being.
Mr. Jude Govinah facilitating the session at the UCC electricity session
The training, which forms part of CPAP Ghana’s mandate of _Developing Professionals, Enhancing Public Service, and Building a Better Ghana_, was facilitated by Mr. Jude Govinah, Senior Administrator and Public Service Professional.
Staff of the Electricity Section play a highly demanding and safety-critical role, often working under pressure to maintain power systems across the university. The session was therefore tailored to help them manage the stress that comes from balancing high-risk technical duties with family responsibilities.
Addressing participants, Mr. Govinah noted that work-family conflict is real and affects productivity, safety, and mental health, especially for technical staff. He emphasized that _”tired hands should never work on live systems,”_ stressing that personal well-being is directly linked to workplace safety.
Key Highlights: Look After Yourself – Practical Steps
The core of the training focused on six practical, low-cost strategies for self-care and balance:
1. Sleep:Prioritizing adequate rest. Fatigue is a major risk factor when working on live electrical systems. 2. Use Your Off Days: Truly switching off on rest days to recharge physically and mentally. 3. Manage Money: Budgeting early so that debt worries do not affect concentration at work. 4. Eat Well and Move: Maintaining regular meals, clean water intake and daily movement. 5. Stay Connected: Spending quality time with family, friends and faith community to build a support system. 6. Seek Support: Talking to a friend, elder, faith leader or professional counsellor when overwhelmed.
Mr. Govinah encouraged open communication at home and at work, proper planning of family time, and the need to set clear boundaries between work and family life. He added that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that most challenges grow in silence.
Participants engaged actively, sharing their experiences and asking practical questions on managing shift work, financial pressure, and family expectations.
The Head of the Electricity Section expressed gratitude to CPAP Ghana for the timely intervention, noting that the session was not just about work, but about the total well-being of staff who keep the University powered.
CPAP Ghana remains committed to extending such professional development and wellness programs to various departments and public service institutions across Ghana.
For more information on CPAP Ghana’s training programs, contact: info@cpapghana.org / admission@cpapghana.org
