GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10900

WHEREAS one of the constitutional objects of devolution is to promote social and economic development and the provision of proximate, easily accessible services throughout Kenya; WHEREAS the Constitution of Kenya guarantees all Kenyans the right to the highest attainable standard of health; AND WHEREAS in Kisumu County, the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), is the oldest and most developed medical facility servicing a catchment regional population of over 10 million people; AND WHEREAS Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital is now been approved to provide level six (6) hospital services pending relevant statutory confirmations; COGNIZANT that Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital will now operate as a government parastatal, handling referrals from within and outside Kisumu County; ALSO, COGNIZANT that Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital shall train doctors, nurses, as well as other medical and health science professionals in collaboration with institutions of 30th August, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE higher learning such as the University of Nairobi, Maseno University and Uzima University medical schools to ensure the that Kisumu County has adequate healthcare personnel in both its public and private facilities; AND THAT in addition, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital intends to expand its health care establishments including its oncological, neonatal, pediatric, surgical, radiological centers, among others; AND WHEREAS the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution vests certain health services within the functions of county government; RECOGNIZING that the current Board and Hospital Management Team of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital will transition into Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) and has embarked on a comprehensive Strategic Plan and Transformative Management Agenda in the operating systems of both its administration and clinical services; AND WHEREAS the County Governor is the Chief Executive of the County; NOW therefore, i, Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o, the Governor of Kisumu County, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and all other enabling laws, and in order to improve the efficacy in the management, administration and productivity of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, do hereby order and direct: 1. THAT the Board Management of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (herein after referred to as the Board) shall enjoy operational autonomy in the general management and administration of JOOTRH based on the constitutional and statutory principles of integrity, good governance, professionalism and public accountability. 2. THAT pursuant to its instrument of appointment, the Board shall operate with autonomy in establishing and defining its own governance, strategy and policy directions including in regards to issues of its financial capacities such as audit, banking, capitalization, procurements, as well as asset and investments, as is necessary for the execution of its mandate. 3. THAT the Board is authorized to take such actions to enhance its governance functions address the promulgation of its rules and regulations, creation or review of Board Charter, and to use all other powers under its authority as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this order. 4. THAT such freedom and autonomy enjoyed by the Board shall extend to its mandate to establish necessary partnerships, associations, trusts, joint ventures with corporation and groups or other organization in pursuit of its mission in line with constitutional principles. 5. THAT this order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of funding as by law provided. 6. THAT this order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the County Government of Kisumu, its agencies, entities, officers, employees, agents, or any other person. Dated the 12th August, 2024. PETER ANYANG NYONG’O, MR/6161933 Governor, Kisumu County.