Tackling the Challenge of Human Resources for Health (HRH) Strengthening in Kenya

Through the GHF program, Pfizer colleagues are paired with leading international development organizations in short-term assignments in key emerging markets designed to transfer their professional expertise in ways that promote access, quality and efficiency of health services for people in greatest need. This annual essay collection illustrates how Pfizer’s Global Health Fellows are working together with partner organizations in underserved communities to solve global health challenges. To learn more about the Pfizer Global Health Fellows Program please visit www.pfizer.com/ghf. In my role as a Global Health Fellow in 2012 I spent four months on assignment working with IntraHealth International in Nairobi, Kenya to assist with initiatives focused on human resource and change management. I was selected for this role based on my change management, business process, project management skills and experience gained in various roles over eight years working in the financial shared services organization within Pfizer. IntraHealth International works to champion health workers by collaborating with various key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to jointly bring about changes that ultimately result in health workers being able to deliver quality health services to those in need. The main area of focus was to assist with the rollout of a Human Resource Information system (HRIS) at two health facilities. My primary responsibilities were to project manag