By Hope Barbra
A technical transition committee has been appointed by the Ministry of Health to oversee the transition of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOORRH) to a national parastatal following the recent gazettement.
A letter signed by Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga formally appointed Mr. James Ntabo to chair the committee.
Other members committee include Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of JOOTRH, Dr. Rebecca Kiptui, Dr. Ruth Bosire, Mr. Stephen Macharia, Mr. Francis Muteti, Ms. Edith Torome.
Other are Dr. Joshua Ojwang Lusi, – Kisumu County’s Chief Officer of Health, Mr. Martin Opiyo. Kisumu County’s Chief Officer- Finance, Dr. Racheal Nyamwai, Ms. Alice Machanga and Ms. Judy Chepkirui.
The committee’s mandate is broad, focusing on a seamless transition.
Key areas of deliberation include Human Resources instruments, encompassing the transition of staff, salaries and grading, pension management, and the overall staff establishment.
Beyond human resources, the committee will also oversee the grading of the facility to ascertain its level as a national parastatal.
A crucial aspect of their work will be managing the comprehensive handover of all assets and liabilities of JOOTRH, including its infrastructure and land, as well Victoria Hospital.
To facilitate this complex transition, the committee will collaborate closely with key national bodies: the Public Service Department (PSD), the State Corporations Advisory Council (SCAC), the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), and the Retirements Benefits Authority (RBA).
