National Results Presentation On 19/06/2012

At Strathmore Business School NAIROBI

Presenters: B. Muriithi N. Thiong’o

Above: Front view of Kiriaini M. Hospital

Level IV Hospital

Located in Central Province, Murang’a County

Owned and managed by the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a

Catchment area population- 88,177

Bed capacity - 70

Staff population - 82

From Left: F. Kariuki, M. Wamiti, Sr. Linitha, N. Thiong’o & B. Muriithi

To provide holistic, preventive and curative medical services

to all with special concern to the poor and disadvantaged in

the spirit of proclamation of Christ’s healing ministry

A leading Health Provider Facility in Kenya and beyond

Average number of monthly deliveries between 1st October

2010 and 31st March 2011 increased from 45 to 70

To promote infant and maternal health – MDG No. 4 and 5

Mothers are the pillars of families - “You catch the mother, you get all”

Most suitable project to harmonise hospital departments

Average of 45 deliveries per month

Maternity bed occupancy at 38%

Unutilized newborn facilities

Multi-tasking of staff working in maternity

Well equipped labour room

Trained and qualified personnel

Equipped theatre for caesarian sections

Well documented permanent registers (ANC, Maternity)

Obstacles Root Causes

Indifference with Community Lack of awareness

High staff turnover Poor terms and conditions of employment

Lack of departmental meetings Poor management

Highly subsized delivery charges in public health facilities

Improved service delivery in public health facilities

How does Kiriaini Mission Hospital achieve an

average of 70 deliveries per month in view of the

underlying obstacles?

Sensitizing the management on:-

Team building through regular staff meetings

Review of staff terms and conditions

Clear job description and orientation guidelines

Focus on community

Public awareness programmes through local FM radio stations and church

gatherings

Community mobilization through neiboring health facilities and opinion

leaders

Advocacy for enrollment with NHIF

Administration and management

Staff Clients

Community

Neighboring Health facilities

NHIF Management

Establishment of:-

A gynaecological clinic in the hospital

Newborn unit (Nursery) hence no referrals

On going CME for newborn management

Satelitte Clinic in Murang’a Town

Others:-

Recruitment of a sonographer

Positive change of attitude

Improved work climate and corporate image

Increase in patients turn out in all departments

Improve and sustain the number of deliveries

Upgrade the laboratory department with modern

equipment and increase efficiency

Reduced waiting time for specialised laboratory

investigations from average of two and a half hours to

thirty minutes between 1/05/2011 to 31/10/2011.

Acquired knowledge and skills in leadership and management

Identified the need and importance of acknowledging others

Realised the importance and potential in teamwork

Inner joy and satisfaction in working together for a common good

It is commitment to an activity that drives an individual towards achievement

USAID/MSH/LMS

KEC – Catholic Health commission

LDP facilitators

LDP teams

Kiriaini Mission Hospital Administration and Management

Staff of Kiriaini Mission Hospital

All the stakeholders