BRIEF HISTORY
Transport Department is an essential unit in the day-to-day running of an organisation. The Department controls the pool of vehicles in the hospital.
At the inception of the department, it was grouped into two (2) sections namely:
The Motor Mechanic Section
Transportation Section
The pioneer head of department was Mr Tunji Onilude and thereafter Mr Tijani. After Mr Tijani's demise, Mr G. O. Faboya became the Head of Department and retired in March 2015. The incumbent Head of Department is Mr K. I. Sipeolu.
B. PHILOSOPYAND OBJECTIVE
Philosophy
To be more dedicated in the discharge of our duties.
To run an open door and transparent policy
To maintain the vehicles with the limited available resources.
Objective
The major objective of the department is to see that the hospital is not lagging behind in its duty of transporting patients, student nurses, staff, guests and goods.
C. FUNCTIONS
The Department performs the following functions:
Detailing of efficient drivers to drive the Provost and Medical Directors; the Head of Clinical Service; the Directors; the Board Chairman and other members of the Board.
Detailing drivers to the hospital ambulances both in Aro and Lantoro Annex for 24 hour services.
Ensuring that water tanker distribute water to the various section of the hospital.
Transporting staff to and fro airports and other destinations for official assignments.
Maintenance of the hospital vehicles.