Dr Philip Kiptanui Kirwa, the newly appointed Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Chief Executive Officer was on May 18, 2024, received by Hospital staff at the Hospital’s Chandaria Grounds.
Dr. Kirwa, a renowned Gynaecologist begins his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of the biggest International public Hospital in East and Central Africa.
In his remarks, Dr. Kirwa said the appointment is dedicated to the thousands of Kenyans and those from Across the borders seeking health care services at MTRH.
He also thanked the appointing authority, the President, the Cabinet Secretary, health as well as the Board for having trust in his leadership.
He added that during the national doctors’ strike, MTRH performed its mandate at over 75 per cent higher than all Hospitals in the country.
MTRH scaling up leadership in healthcare
The new Eldoret-based hospital CEO said the mandate on the staff of the Hospital is monumental and urged them to continue scaling up this leadership.
“Let’s work hard, let’s know that all Kenyans seeking healthcare have faith in us. Every Department, every Directorate, have no choice but to excel in service delivery,” Dr Kirwa said.
“Let’s all be our brother’s keeper, sisters’ keeper and dedicate our energies to the service of the patients,” he added.
In addition, he said, “We want to continue building the foundation already set by our predecessors in the provision of quality healthcare as we support the Government’s policy of Bottom Up Transformational Agenda (BETA).”
“From July 2024, healthcare provision will be changed for the better through the Government’s Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and the related new health laws.”
Dr. Kirwa, a medic with 28 years of experience in health said through his appointment, he will deploy his skills to lift MTRH to a higher level.
He also spoke about the specialized services MTRH offers and those to be rolled out soon.
The CEO further mentioned the upcoming services like the cardiac catheterisation laboratory stationed at the Hospital’s Private Wing.
Moreover, Dr. Kirwa said the Hospital’s staff are highly motivated and ready to receive the thousands of patients coming to MTRH from the entire East Africa.
He takes over from Dr Wilson Aruasa whose term came to an end ealier this year.
