Trip to Kenya Furthers Several HRIS Initiatives

CapacityPlus software developer, Carl Leitner, recently traveled to Kenya to advance HR information system (HRIS) strengthening initiatives, including furthering regional support of the iHRIS software, fostering collaboration with other health information systems (HIS) implementers in the region, and gathering feedback for future HRIS-related trainings.

In Nairobi, Carl met with representatives from the Capacity Kenyaproject, a Capacity Project Associate award, to discuss building regional capacity to apply and adapt the iHRIS software. The iHRIS software is currently being deployed in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda; all have expressed interest in developing similar modules to track health worker leave and trainings.

With this in mind, the group recognized a need to conduct a meeting for regional developers to coordinate future development plans and determine what modules and features should be executed at the country, regional, and global levels. They then began drafting an agenda and participant list for the regional meeting, which will likely be held in August and will build regional consensus and ensure continued linkages and support.