President William Ruto has named the taskforce to audit health resources.
Ruto said the establishment of a taskforce on Human Resources for Health is deemed necessary to formulate comprehensive strategies and policies to enhance the healthcare workforce.
Ruto appointed Khama Rogo the chairperson and Judith Guserwa the vice Chairperson of the task force.
Members of the team are Patrick Amoth, John Masasabi, Toseef Din, Wilson Aruasa, Doreen Rhoda Kanyua, Dennis Miskellah and Francis Wafula.
Others are Habiba Mohamed, Lucy Mburu, Collins Kiprono, Victor Miseda, Christine Okoth, Carolyne Mage, Jacinta Rwamba, Justina Wamae, Kanyenje Gakombe, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana and Benard Ondeng Otieno Choi.
The President named Edna Tallam-Kimaiyo and Morris Kaburu as joint secretaries for the task force.
Hezron Omollo and Vivienne Eyase were appointed secretaries for the task force.
They have been appointed to serve for six months with effect from July 5, 2024.
The Secretariat of the taskforce shall be domiciled at the Ministry of Health, Ruto said.
He said the team shall identify the legal, policy, administrative and operational constraints impeding the performance of the Health Sector with regard to Human Resources for Health.
It shall also identify and recommend legal, policy, administrative, institutional and operational Human Resources for Health Reforms in Kenya.
Ruto further said the task force is mandated to review the performance of Human Resources for Health (HRH) in Kenya and recommend improvements.
It shall also advise and recommend the legal, policy, administrative, institutional and operational framework for the management of human resources for health without undermining devolution.
The team has also been tasked with reviewing and advising on the harmonisation of the terms of employment for all healthcare workers in the spirit of equal work for equal pay.
The task force has the power to regulate its procedure and hold meetings with officials of National and County Governments, public forums or consultations as it deems necessary.
It shall also review official reports, policy, legislation or any other documents related to the Taskforce mandate.
The task force has the power to co-opt experts in particular areas of need as may be necessary for the execution of its mandate.
The task force is mandated to create sub-committees for the efficient and expedited discharge of its mandate.
It has the power to carry out such studies or research as may inform the task force on its mandate.