Accreditation and Quality Assurance Services for Output-Based Approach (OBA)

Region Kenya
Years 2014–2016
Partners Government of Kenya, Ministry of Health
Accreditation and Quality Assurance Services for Output-Based Approach (OBA)

This project served as the External Contracting Agency (ECA) to design and implement a healthcare quality management and accreditation system under a performance-based financing model in Kenya.

Implemented across Kisumu, Kiambu, Kitui, and the informal settlements of Viwandani and Korogocho in Nairobi, the initiative strengthened quality assurance, accreditation, and performance monitoring across participating health facilities.

Quality Management & Accreditation

Designed healthcare quality management systems and accreditation standards for participating health facilities.

Standards & Performance Monitoring

Developed standardised protocols and monitoring tools to assess service quality, outputs, and provide actionable feedback.

Facility Quality Improvement

Conducted gap analyses and supported facilities in implementing quality management systems and accreditation requirements.

Digital Data Systems

Developed a web-enabled data management system to support self-assessment, accreditation, and performance monitoring.