The Ministry of Health has begun negotiations with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to address long-term solutions to staffing gaps in public hospitals.
At a meeting on Friday, Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga welcomed PSC officials led by Commissioners Francis Meja and Dr. Irene Asiega for talks on workable measures to transform the recruitment, training, and management of health workers.
Main issues on the agenda were staff recruitment, internal controls in all public health facilities payroll and pension processing and performance management
In his remarks during the meeting PS Oluga talked about the importance of aligning the health workforce with national development goals, further stressing that good staffing systems are key to delivering quality care for Kenyans.
“We cannot fix health care without fixing how we manage our people. From recruitment to training, everything must run smoothly to serve the public better,” said the PS.
Commissioner Meja said the PSC is keen to support the health ministry’s efforts, noting that efficiency in human resource processes plays a huge role in the quality of public services.
Other officials present included Health Director General Dr. Amos Amoth and Administration Secretary James Ntabo.
The meeting marks a renewed effort by government agencies to work together and ensure health workers are well-supported both on paper and in practice.
