The Ministry of Health’s State Department for Medical Services has initiated a comprehensive headcount to realign its staff with the recently approved structure by the Public Service Commission.
Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai, representing Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha Wafula, announced the initiative at Afya House, emphasizing its importance for human resources planning within the department.
PS Kimtai stressed the need to align staff assignments with the newly established framework, highlighting the importance of technical officers for departmental operations.
The headcount aims to ensure payroll accuracy and eliminate discrepancies through certificate verifications, record updates, and streamlining divisions and directorates accordingly.
PS Kimtai clarified that the exercise is solely for record updating, placing individuals according to their specialities, and aligning heads of divisions and directorates. “This reflects the Ministry’s commitment to organizational efficiency and accountability.”
The headcount includes staff in counties, with a directive for those on strike to report back to their workstations and submit necessary paperwork. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action.
Initial findings revealed discrepancies at Mathari and Spinal facilities, where personnel listed on the payroll were found to be deployed elsewhere.
PS Kimtai urged all staff to submit paperwork by the 7th to avoid salary disruptions and potential disciplinary measures.
Approximately 250 employees have already had their salary payments suspended, particularly those who failed to declare their wealth.
PS Kimtai emphasized the significance of compliance, as non-compliance may result in being deemed absent from duty.
By Beth Nyaga