The Kenya Health Professionals Oversight Authority (KHPOA) was established under the Health Act No. 21 of 2017 to ensure quality healthcare delivery in Kenya. Its mandates include maintaining a register of health professionals, overseeing regulatory bodies, resolving patient complaints, and monitoring healthcare standards. Additionally, KHPOA promotes collaboration among health entities, safeguards professional ethics, and advocates for innovative practices in health service delivery. With over 25 years of experience in public health management, KHPOA plays a crucial role in enhancing the integrity and safety of healthcare across the nation.
CEO: Dr. Kioko Jackson K.
Dr. Jackson Kioko is a medical doctor specializing in public health, with a Master’s in Public Health and International Development from the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Belgium and a Master’s in Health Systems Management from Galilee University College in Israel. He has over 25 years of experience in public health administration, serving in various leadership roles.
Board of Governors
Dr. Amit N. Thakker
Chairman
Dr. Kioko Jackson K
Chief Executive Officer
Manaseh A. Bocha
Board Member, Representing Health Regulatory Bodies
Eunice Tole
Board Member, Representing Health Regulatory Bodies
Elyas Sheikh Abdinoor
Board Member, Representing the Private Sector
Meboh Abuor
Board Member, Representing the Council of Governors
Irine Moraa Ogamba
Board Member, Representing the Council of Governors
Mariam Adam
Board Member, Representing the Attorney General
Functions
- Register Health Professionals: Maintain a duplicate register of all health professionals practicing in both national and county health systems.
- Regulate Inter-professional Liaison: Promote and oversee collaboration between various health regulatory bodies.
- Joint Inspections: Coordinate inspections of health facilities alongside other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with standards.
- Resolve Complaints: Receive and facilitate the resolution of complaints from patients, regulatory bodies, and other aggrieved parties.
- Monitor Regulatory Bodies: Ensure the proper execution of the mandates of statutory regulatory bodies recognized under relevant laws.
- Arbitrate Disputes: Mediate and resolve disputes among regulatory boards and councils in the healthcare sector.
- Ensure Professional Standards: Guarantee that healthcare professionals maintain necessary ethical and competency standards.
- Oversee Training and Licensing : Supervise the training, registration, and licensing processes of health professionals to ensure compliance with guidelines.
- Safeguard Quality of Care: Monitor health service delivery and professional standards to enhance the quality and safety of healthcare services.
- Advocate for Innovation and Inclusion Promote strategic research, innovation, and inclusive health service delivery to align with global best practices and national health policies
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. BOX 34422 – 00100 NAIROBI
- KMPDC building – 3rd Floor
- PQ5X+V9 Nairobi
- ceo@khpoa.go.ke /
- registration@khpoa.go.ke
- +254 742 157 424