KIRIAINI MISSION HOSPITAL LDP PROJECT National Results Presentation On 19/06/2012 At Strathmore Business School NAIROBI Presenters: B. Muriithi N. Thiong’o

KIRIAINI MISSION HOSPITAL Above: Front view of Kiriaini M. Hospital

BACKGROUND INFORMATION  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

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

MISSION  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

VISION  A leading Health Provider Facility in Kenya and beyond

MEASURABLE RESULT  Average number of monthly deliveries between 1 st October 2010 and 31 st 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

PRE LDP SITUATION ANALYSIS  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)

ObstaclesRoot Causes Indifference with CommunityLack of awareness High staff turnoverPoor terms and conditions of employment Lack of departmental meetingsPoor 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

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS 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

WAY FORWARD  Improve and sustain the number of deliveries  Upgrade the laboratory department with modern equipment and increase efficiency

NEXT MEASURABLE RESULT  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.

KEY LESSONS LEARNT FROM LDP  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