KMTC Board and Senior Management Drive Strategic Leadership and Resource Mobilization
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Board of Directors and Senior Management engaged in a comprehensive series of activities from October 7 to 11, 2024, in Kisumu, focusing on strengthening leadership capacity and advancing the institution’s teaching and learning framework.
A key highlight was a transformative training session facilitated by Coach Gabriel Nyamu, a Strategy & Transformation Consultant at CHRC. This session centered on equipping the Board and Senior Management with critical skills in resource mobilization, essential for ensuring KMTC’s financial sustainability over the long term.
Key areas covered during the training included the Board’s strategic role in resource mobilization, leveraging networks for fundraising, lobbying and advocacy for increased funding, and building sustainable partnerships. The session also provided insights on navigating resource mobilization in a volatile political environment and building public and donor trust, while positioning the Board Directors as brand ambassadors.
Coach Nyamu emphasized the importance of a mindset shift for the successful implementation of KMTC’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. He urged participants to ensure that every action leads to purpose-driven results and stressed the importance of data-driven decision-making to foster creativity and innovation. Leaders were called to accountability and encouraged to reflect on the critical question: “So what?” – challenging themselves to translate knowledge into impactful outcomes for the institution.
This session reaffirmed KMTC’s commitment to empowering its leadership in shaping the future of healthcare education in Kenya.
In addition, the USAID Msingi Imara (UMI) Project team held a consultative meeting with the Board Directors and Senior Management. Led by Chief of Party Mr. Mathew Thuku, the team highlighted the impressive year-one performance and presented the approved work plan for year two. During the meeting, UMI received its first Certificate of Recognition from USAID for its valuable contribution to the FY 24 USAID Annual Partner Performance Review and Best Practice Sharing Meeting, held from September 25th – 27th, 2024.
The UMI Project, a three-year, $4.79 million initiative funded by USAID, is being implemented by KMTC in collaboration with Jhpiego, Living Goods, and the Government of Kenya. Running from April 2023 to April 2026, the project seeks to strengthen human resources for health, quality management, and community health systems at both national and county levels, to enhance equity and improve the quality of essential health services.
This recognition underscores UMI’s pivotal role in strengthening Kenya’s health systems and promoting equitable healthcare delivery.
The Board of Directors also reviewed the Governance audit report, along with updates to the Board Charter and Citizens’ Service Delivery Charter. These revisions reflect the institution’s commitment to adopting best practices in governance and operational efficiency, reinforcing KMTC’s drive toward enhanced accountability and service excellence.
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