STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR KENYAS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2009 2014

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR KENYAS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2009 2014

JOHNSON MASESEUNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

OBJECTIVETo discuss the strategic objectives for Kenyas strategic plan for HIS 2009 -2014.

IntroductionSince 2003 studies done to assess HIS in Kenya.Studies highlighted important areas that needed urgent attention to strengthen HIS.The plan is the 1st to be developed for HIS in Kenya.Intended to respond to aspiration of National Health Sector Strategic Plan II (NHSSPII), Health sector M & E framework and Vision 2030.Estimated cost -Kshs 1.9 billion (US $ 25.3 Million).

The strategic goal of the HIS plan (2009 2014) is to Establish a functional, robust, effective and efficient Health Information System.

key strategic issues identifiedLack of HIS policy and legal FrameworkInadequate data and data basesInadequate personnel in absolute numbers and in skillsLack of focused training for the majority of HIS staff.Lack of integration of data at all levels Weak linkages and feedbackInadequate hardware infrastructureInadequate supportive supervisionInadequate working and storage spaceLow staff moraleInadequate Finances to support HIS activitiesPresence of many data collection systems with poor coordination

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVESTo improve Data managementTo improve National Vital Registration SystemEnhance Capacity of HIS staffImprove Financial Resources and sustainabilityStrengthening use and Application of Information and Communication Technology, in data ManagementImproving Monitoring, Feedback, Reporting, Supervision and Data AuditsEnhancing Governance, partnership, collaboration and coordination

6For each of the above strategic objectives; there are various implementation strategies.

REFERENCESRepublic of Kenya, Health sector Strategic Plan For Health Information System 2009 2014; page 1-58.USAID/KENYA Five year Implementation Framework for the Health Sector (2010-2015), published January | 2010.Ministry of Medical Services Strategic Plan, 2008 2012; Reversing The Trends The Second National Health Sector Strategic Plan of Kenya. Republic of Kenya, Health Information System Assessment Report, June 2008Republic of Kenya, Kenya Vision 2030.Republic of Kenya, Millennium Development Goals, Status Report for Kenya 2007.Republic of Kenya, Reversing The Trends The Second National Health Sector Strategic Plan of Kenya, Annual Operational Plan July 2010 June 2011.