HRH Global Resource Center - Kenya

Integrating the PEPFAR Technical Considerations into Health Services to Improve the Clinical Management of Children and Adolescents Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence in Kenya: Final Report

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:27:55 +0000

This final report documents achievements and lessons learned from the activity and includes the findings from a desk review and training needs assessment that informed the development of the new training module and supplemental training and performance support materials. [from resource]

Assessment of Quality and Relevance of Curricula Development in Health Training Institutions: A Case Study of Kenya

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:28:33 +0000

The study recommended reviews of curricula to ensure their responsiveness to emerging issues in the health sector, the formation of curriculum committees to review curricula, development of official curricula review standards and an integrated mechanism to disseminate policies and guidelines. [from abstract]

Utilization of Community-Based Health Information Systems in Decision Making and Health Action in Nyalenda, Kisumu County, Kenya

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:40:28 +0000

The purpose of this paper is to explore how data collected at the community level is utilised by various stakeholders within the community in order to produce actionable information for decision making. [from abstract]

Research Utilization among Nurses at a Teaching Hospital in Kenya

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:05:18 +0000

In the era of evidence based practice ( EBP), health care delivery should be grounded on new or validated knowledge and evidence from research. The aim of the study was to assess research utilization by nurses and the influencing factors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the largest teaching hospital in Kenya. [From abstract]

Educating the Health Librarians in Africa Today: Competencies, Skills and Attitudes Required in a Changing Health Environment

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:15:12 +0000

The objectives of this study were to establish the extent to which information science schools in Kenya offered courses that imparted competencies and skills required by health information professionals; and to establish a range of competencies, skills and attitudes required by health librarians in Kenya in order to be effective in the changing health environment. [from introduction]

Information Management for Essential Medicines Supplies in Public Primary Care Facilities in Nairobi County, Kenya

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:11:39 +0000

Available pharmaceutical information is often characterized by inadequacy, and inaccuracy, which
compromise its quality and usefulness. This study was carried out to examine staff characteristics,
organizational and technical aspects that affect the quality of pharmaceutical information. [from abstract]

Guide to the Performance Appraisal System in the Civil Service and Local Authorities

Fri, 15 May 2015 15:36:54 +0000

The purpose of this guide is to assist the Appraising Officer (Supervisor) and the Appraisee in the effective implementation of the PAS in the Civil Service and Local Authorities. [from introduction]

Human Resources for Health Issues in Kenya: Constraints and opportunities from a recent baseline survey

Fri, 15 May 2015 15:27:32 +0000

This paper summarizes the outcome of a rapid baseline survey and reveals critical gaps in the policy framework for HRH as well as resource constraint that must be addressed through additional budgets and better articulation of health workforce issues beyond personnel emoluments. The study shows the need for civil society organizations to join hands with development partners, Faith based organizations to advocate and support implementation of specific measures to address well documented HRH challenges. [from introduction]

What Drives the Community Health Services in Kenya: Results of a recent mapping exercise of Community Health Units in three regions of Turkana North, Greater Machakos, and Kibera

Fri, 15 May 2015 15:14:09 +0000

This position paper highlights the outcome of a recent mapping exercise in Turkana, Machakos and Kibera. Insights
from this study indicate that communities have embraced the Community Health Strategy and its contribution to improved
health status. [from introduction]

Improving Benchmarks for Key Health Service Delivery Areas: Evaluation of Demonstration Sites Interventions

Fri, 15 May 2015 15:04:55 +0000

The main objective of the evaluation was to conduct a review of the support given by the Capacity Kenya Project at the selected demonstration sites and their contribution to the health worker productivity and/or retention. [from introduction]