Ministry of Health, Cabinet

GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11769

THE YEAR 2022 Statement by the Board Chairman The year 2022 is the third year of implementing Board’s Strategic Plan 2020-2024. Driven by the need to achieve its objectives, the Board proactively adapted to the unprecedented challenges posed by economic and environmental factors by realigning itself accordingly to actualise its work plan. Moreover, priority was given to improving institutional capacity, enhancing performance, promotion of values and principles and strengthening interdepartmental collaboration for effective and efficient service delivery in the County Government of Kisumu. Key milestones achieved included conversion of terms of employment of 663 ECDE teachers from three (3) year contracts to permanent and pensionable, re-designation of 56 officers in line with roles and qualifications and reduction of salary payments via vouchers by 60%. In addition to these, the Board partnered with various stakeholders to undertake a number of activities in line with its mandate. On behalf of the Board, I extend my gratitude to His Excellency the Governor of Kisumu County and His Excellency the Deputy Governor for their unwavering support, the County Assembly, County Executive Committee Members, Chief Officers’ and all other stakeholders for their co-operation and contribution to the Board’s achievements. Finally, I wish to appreciate the Board members and secretariat staff for their commitment towards ensuring that the Board delivers on its mandate. MW. CHARLES BABU KARAN Board Chairman. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the period under review, the Board carried out various activities through its five committees: Recruitment, Selection and Capacity Development, Human Resource Audit and Performance Management, Finance and Information Assets, Discipline, Ethics and Governance, Agenda and Implementation Committee. The Board successfully completed the recruitment of 408 officers during the period. Out of this number, 2 were hired for the Department of Kisumu County Public Service Board, 69 for the Department of Health and Sanitation, 313 for the department of Roads, Transport and Public Works, 1 and 7 support staffs for the Departments of Environment, Water and Natural Resources and Tourism, Arts, Sports and Culture respectively. The Board placed 16 Afya Halisi staff on an additional two and a half year contract