Our organisational transformation strategy is anchored in the reinforcement of our supply chain system, with a primary focus on conducting a comprehensive review of the procurement process.
This review aims to introduce transparency and integrity, which are fundamental elements in realising the authority's mandate.
Concurrently, our management is actively engaged in the review of our human resource mechanisms, aligning them with the authority's mission to provide affordable, dependable, and high-quality health products and technologies to the nation's public health facilities.
In response to economic challenges, Kemsa has initiated robust financial controls at all operational levels to curtail the squandering of precious resources and promote operational efficiency.
The execution of our recovery strategy is designed to tackle systemic challenges within the national supply chain, leveraging automation to establish end-to-end visibility of health products while strengthening accountability and reporting throughout the supply chain.
The restructuring process, instigated by the government for the achievement of Universal Health Coverage and the newly reconstituted board, has achieved several significant milestones.
In order to ensure the success of UHC, the authority has embarked of reforms that are geared towards improved service delivery and strengthened brand image. The reforms are on human resources, revolutionising procurement, automation, operational efficiency, and governance.
On human resources, Kemsa has undertaken a thorough review of its staff structure, leading to a streamlined team with 538 members by June 2023.
A recalibration is underway to reshape the HR instruments not to just ensure operational agility but also serve to align roles more tightly to Kemsa's overarching strategic vision.
On procurement, Kemsa has embedded transformative procurement measures that emphasise transparency, fairness, value for money, and accountability. The rollout of e-procurement via ERP will significantly enhance procurement transparency.
On automation, ERP modernization and a revamped Logistics Management Information System will bolster connectivity, ensuring accountability and swift decision-making throughout the supply chain.
To revitalize its financial health, Kemsa is strategising to sell off slow moving commodities, freeing up space and boosting working capital.
In order to support UHC, Kemsa prioritises critical supplies like vital products, tracer items, and class-A products, essential for a robust public health facility commodity infrastructure.
Excerpts of ex-CEO's report in 2023 financial statement