Matsangoni model health centreMatsangoni model health centre

BACKGROUND

• Matsangoni health centre is located in Bahari division, Kilifi District, Kilifi County

• Started in 1975 as a community dispensary offering OPD

• Upgraded to a fully fledged dispensary in 1984

• Upgraded to a model health centre in 2010• Catchment population of 16,454, with an

estimated 624 pregnant women per year

Mission

• To provide effective leadership and participate in provision of quality Public Health and Sanitation services that are: equitable, responsive, accessible and accountable to Kenyans

STAFF ESTABLISHMENT

• 1 clinical officer• 5 nurses• 1 public health technician• 2 community health extension workers• 2 volunteers• 5 support staff

SERVICES OFFERED

•General out patient/ Laboratory•Comprehensive care / T.B clinic•Maternal child health care clinic/F.P•V.C.T.

VISION

A Model health centre of choice for clients and health professionals

DESIRED MEASURABLE RESULT To Increase intermittent presumptive

treatment for malaria in pregnancy (IPT2) uptake from 34 to 52 clients per month, by August 2012

OBSTACLES•Lack of laboratory services•low accessibility to the health facility•Inadequate information and knowledge on IPT2•Inadequate involvement of stakeholders•Weak community referral system

ROOT CAUSES•Inadequate leadership and governance skills•Inadequate finance and logistical support•Inadequate health promotion activities

PRIORITY ACTIONS

• Operationalize laboratory services• Conduct community dialogue meetings • Conduct health promotion sessions in the facility• Engage mothers in Focused Group Discussions• Hold regular stakeholder advocacy meetings• Strengthen community referral system by active

involvement of C.H.Ws• Conduct monthly integrated outreaches

LABORATORY RENOVATION

Stakeholders feedback meetings

Community Dialogue and Focused Group Discussions

LDP RESULTS

IPT 2 UPTAKE 2011 & 2012

Official Launching of Laboratory services 15th June 2012

Ripple achievements

INCREASE IN REVENUE

PROVIDER SATISFACTION BEFORE AND AFTER LDP

LESSONS LEARNT

• Every breakdown opens gates for improvement• More stake holder involvement ensures smooth

running of a project• Involvement of the community contributed to

the success of the project• Active involvement of clients/community in

problem analysis helped us pick the appropriate intervention

• Team work is the key to success of a project

Progress after the LDP

• Increased IPT2 uptake • Lab services on a upward trend• Established stake holders forum• Installation of electricity started

Thank you.