Health Services
Our Mandate
Our mandate is to implement, formulate, coordinate and administer activities in respect to Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, Wildlife and Cooperative Development sectors at the County Level.
Our Vision
A Prosperous and Attractive County in Kenya and Beyond.
Our Mission
To serve and improve people’s livelihoods through good leadership, innovative technology and efficient infrastructure.
Our Management
Dr. Jones Cheruiyot
Ag. chief Officer Health Services
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Health Services
The department is committed to providing equitable, affordable and quality health care through appropriate policies and programmes, it has a total of 117 health services.
Projects Undertaken by Health Services Department
| S/No | Project Name | Activities | Objectives | Start Date | Expected End date | Estimated cost(KSH) | expenditure/ | Commitment | Implementation status | Remarks |
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| 1 | GK prison community health center | Renovation works, construction of furniture and toilet, furniture & fittings purchase. | To improve access to quality health care services | May-16 | May-17 | 1.2M | 1.15M | 50,000 | 90% | The project received Kshs.600, 000 and 600,000 in 2014/15 and 2015/16 FYs respectively. The allocations were spent on renovation works; construction of a pit latrine; electricity supply connections; water tank installation; perimeter fencing and gate; board room and furnishing. Appreciates county for the funding, Pending works include maternity ward and observation ward. Additional funds needed. |
| 2 | Kimumu Health Center | Fixing of floor tiles in the toilet and delivery room, plastering, completion of toilet and wiring. | To improve access to quality health care services | 14/15 | On-going | 5.5M | 5.5M | NIL | 80% | The project received Kshs 4.5M and 1M in 2014/15 and 2015/16 FYs respectively. Kshs 1M spent on construction of maternity ward and fixing of tiles in the toilets and delivery room. Construction of placenta pit and incubator at finishing level. |
| 3 | Chepkanga Health center | Construction of patient wards and pediatric ward; and fencing | To improve access to quality health care services | 4.26M | 4.26M | NIL | 40% | The project received Kshs2M, Ksh600, 000 and ksh1.66M in 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 respectively. Kshs1.66M for 2016/17FY was spent on construction of patients ward, pediatric ward and fencing (chain link). Pending works include; roofing, plastering and furnishing of wards which requires additional funds. The facility also requires more staff including a watchman. | ||
| 4 | Chepkoi lel sisiwa dispens ary | Constructio n of dispensary, staff house, toilet and equipping | To improve access to quality health care service | 500,000 | 500,000 | Complete | The project is complete and in use. However, the facility experiences water shortage and lacks electricity. | |||
| 5 | Uswo Dispensary | Construction from foundation to roofing | To improve access to quality healthcare services | Oct-16 | Feb-17 | 2M | 2M | NIL | ongoing | The dispensary will serve the community well as they have been seeking medical services from the neighboring Elgeyo Marakwet county. The project received Ksh1M and additional Kshs1M in FYs 2014/15 and 2015/16 respectively. Construction of the dispensary done upto roofing level. Remaining works include fixing of fittings, wiring, plumbing, plastering, septic tank, fencing and gate. High cost of transportation of materials. Additional funding approx. kshs.2M required to complete. |
| 6 | Tilatil Dispensary | Construction of a dispensary | To improve accessibility to health care services | Oct-16 | Jan-17 | 650,000 | 650,000 | NIL | 15% | Construction at wall level. Materials on site include 2500 bricks, 10 tonnes of sand, 3 tonnes of ballast and bush stones. Challenges experienced by the project include delay in issuance of cheque and inadequate funding. |
| 7 | Chelelmetio Dispensary | Fixing of doors and windows; construction of pit latrine, septic tank, and plumbing works; and tiling the floors. | To bring health care services closer to the surroundin g society | Jly-16 | Jly-17 | 2.6M | 1.6M | 1M | 75% | In 2015/16 and 2016/17 FYs the project received ksh1.6M and Kshs.1M respectively. Kshs.1.6M was spent on septic tank, fixing of doors and windows, construction of pit latrine and plumbing works; and is satisfactorily done. The Kshs.1M is meant for tiles, curtains, shelves and equipping and the process is underway |
| 8 | Kamalel Health | Construction of | To Improve accessibility | Sept - 14 | Dec- 17 | 3.9M | 15.4M | NIL | Ongoing | Project Ongoing: In FY 16/17, project handed over to contractor. Activities done: - Fixing of doors, grills, |
| 9 | Kesses Sub-county hospital | Construction of level 4 hospital.( Phase 1) | To improve accessibility of health facilities | Sept - 15 | Aug - 16 | 97M | - | - | Ongoing. | Phase 1 of the construction ongoing; doors and windows in place, floor tiles done in some rooms, base paint already done. Contractor awaiting payment to complete phase 1. |
| 10 | Tulwet Dispensary | Completion of dispensary construction | To improve health infrastructure and accessibility to health services | - | - | 1.66M | 1.66M | Ongoing | Project Funded in FY 14/15 – 800,000, Additional Funding in FY 15/16 – 860,000. Activities done included, floor and wall plastering, painting, fixing of floor tiles, partitioning, and purchase of furniture and fittings, staff house and toilet construction. Pending works; incinerator, placenta pit, well protection, fencing and gate. Project delays occasioned by poor works done by previous contractors. | |
| 11 | Chagaiya Dispensary | Purchase, installation and elevation of 5,000 litres and 2 (500) litres water tanks, borehole renovation, plumbing, laying of pipes, and purchase of water pump. | To improve existing health infrastructure | 2015/16 | 250,000 | 250,000 | - | Complete | Project funded in 2015/16 FY. 5,000 litres and (2) 500 litres water tank installed and elevated, laying of pipes done to the dispensary, water pump purchased but not installed. | |
| 12 | Kapkeno dispensary | Constructi on of gate toilets, septic tank and facilities furniture. | To improve health infrastruct ure and accessibili ty to health services | 660,000 | 660,000 | Ongoing | Gate has been constructed and fixed, Four (4) doors toilets constructed. Construction of tables, shelves and benches ongoing. Good workmanship observed. | |||
| 13 | Kapsoya health center | Constructio n of one staff house, sewer and electrical fittings installation | To improve infrastructur e in health facilities. | - | - | 760,000 | Complete | Staff house is complete and ready for use, Good workmanship observed. | ||
| 14 | Chepkero dispensary | Completio n of the maternity wing | To improve Accessibilit y and infrastructu re of health facilities | 610,000 | Incomplete | Construction has not progressed since last monitoring visit. Challenges: Project committee not in agreement thus delaying project progress. | ||||
| 15 | Cheptigit dispensary | Constructi on of a laboratory and VCT, incinerator ,septic tank. | To improve the infrastructu re of health facilities. | 1,200,000 | Complete | Construction of laboratory and VCT complete. Pending works; Purchase of laboratory equipment, completion of incinerator and septic tank. | ||||
| 16 | Murgusi Dispensary | Constructi on and completio n of existing structure; furnishes and painting | To improve health care facilities | Aug-16 | Aug-17 | 2m | nil | ongoing | Project at 85% complete, not yet in use, quality of works done | |
| 17 | Ng'enyilel dispensary | Constructi on of the health centre; | To improve health centre facilities | Sep-14 | May-17 | 2.66m | 1.66m | nil | incomplete | He amount did the following works floor construction, plastering and wiring and completion of some partitions more funds needed to complete the remaining works |
| 18 | Emkuen dispensary | Constructi on of septic tank and power connectivit y to the dispensar y | To improve health centre facilities | 450,000 | 450,000 | Nil | ongoing | The amount was used to tap power and construction of the septic tank though funds will not be adequate to complete it. Pipping and fitting has not been done. The facility still needs fund to put up store and consultation room, shelves, benches, purchasing of weighing scale, furniture and other medical equipment . | ||
| 19 | Jabali dispensary | Construction of a toilet and septic tank | To improve Hygiene and sanitation at the facility | Nov-16 | Mar-17 | 660,000 | 660,000 | NIL | On going | Funding for 2015/16. Septic tank complete, good workmanship. Remaining works include painting and tilling |
| 20 | Chukura dispensary | Construction of wards and purchase of maternity equipment | To improve provision of health care services | 2015 | Dec-16 | 3M | 2.3M | NIL | Ongoing | The project received sh1.8M in 15/16FY and sh500, 000 in 16/17 FY. Maternity equipment purchased. Shortage of water is a major challenge at the facility. Additional funds needed to complete the project |
| 21 | Chemororoch dispensary | Equipping the facility and acquisition of plastic tank | To improve provision of health care services | 2016 | May-17 | 700,000 | 660,000 | NIL | Complete | 2015/16 funding. The facility is equipped with coaches, blood pressure machines, weighing scale, box cabinets, shelves and plastic tank (10,000 ltrs) elevated. Additional funds needed to build a staff house and incinerator. |
| 22 | Merewet dispensary | Completion of laundry and store room | To improve health infrastructure | 2015 | 2015 | 3.5M | 1.5M | NIL | Ongoing | The project received Kshs.1M in 2014/15FY and Kshs.500,000 in 2016/17FY. Remaining works include; plastering, ceiling, painting, wiring, plumbing and fixing of doors. The facility lacks placenta pit, kitchen and observation ward. Additional funds needed to complete the project. |
| 23 | Chebosta dispensary | Completion of dispensary wing I; roofing, fencing, plastering, wiring and installation of doors | To improve provision of maternal healthcare services | Sep-15 | Aug-16 | 4M | 1M | NIL | Complete | The facility received 1M in 2015/16FY for completion of the dispensary. More funds needed to construct a laboratory, staff house and incinerator |
| 24 | Kipkenyo Dispensary | Maternity completion | To improve health care infrastructur e and services | January 2015 | 1.5M | 1.5M | - | Incomplete Maternity ward constructed; Power installation was done; Connection of water was done. | Pending work: Painting of the maternity ward, and purchase of fittings Challenges: Inadequate funding; Inadequate personnel in the facility; Water shortages. Way forward: More funding to complete the maternity wing; More personnel from the county |
Health Services
The Constitution bestows upon the people the right to live in a healthy environment, to maintain a healthy lifestyle, to receive quality medical care, and to attain the highest possible standard of physical and mental health. A healthy population is vital to our county’s competitiveness and productivity. Investment in the provision of quality health services is critical for our economic development. The County Government is committed to further strengthening of the healthcare systems in the County.
Achievements
- Upgraded four health facilities in sub counties to Level 4 hospital status.
- Developed 26 new dispensaries across the County
- Rehabilitated and equipped 18 health centres
- Acquired 13 new ambulances
- Established and equipped the Huruma Eye Hospital to address the increasing demand for specialized ophthalmic services
- Employed over 400 health workers of various cadres
- Increased access to skilled deliveries from 45% before devolution to 65% in 2017
- Facilitated the installation of 5 dialysis machines at Ziwa Sub County Hospital
- Implemented Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) in Level 4 and 3, which has enhanced efficiency in service delivery and streamlined management of drugs and other medical commodities.
- Increased the rate of immunization coverage in the county from as low as 60% in 2013 to the current 87% in 2017
- Constructed, equipped and staffed 47 Medical laboratories
| THE CHIEF OFFICER Department of Health Services, P.O.Box 40-30100, Eldoret,Kenya, Tel; TEL: 020-2329037 +254-053-2016330 +254-053-2032603 +254-053-2062208, Email: healthservices@uasingishu.go.ke |
