Digitizing KNH process: ERP implementation trainings underway

By Edel Q. Mwende

The roll-out of the much-awaited Kenyatta National Hospital Enterprise Resource Planning System is inching closer by the day.

There’s already a bee-hive of activity within the institution as management and staff are currently undergoing training on how to use the important resource.

SAP ERP

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system helps to efficiently manage all the organizational processes in a consolidative way.

Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) is an ERP platform that helps businesses run their processes including Financial Accounting, Human Resources, Sales Production, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management in an integrated environment.

SAP is a German multinational enterprise and one of the world’s leading producers of ERP software founded in 1972.

The KNH training focused on three main modules including Human Capital Management (HCM), Finance and Controlling (FICO), and Materials Management (MM).

HCM is beneficial for KNH processes relating to personnel, organization, time, and payroll management.

FICO processes include Finance, Cost accounting, Funds Management, Organizational Structure, and Transactions all of which will enhance the accuracy and simplicity of financial reporting and timely payments to KNH suppliers.

Materials Management assists in procurement, inventory management, and invoice verification.

E-Hospital

E-hospital is a Health Management Information System (HMIS). It focuses on KNH patient registration, appointments, outpatient clinic management, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Services billing, Pharmacy, Accident and Emergency Management, Ward Management, General inquiries, and User Management.

KNH Director Planning & Strategy, Mr. Job Makanga (O.G.W) affirmed that SAP ensures great efficiencies in organizations and accuracy of reporting and will significantly transform KNH operations.

CEO Alttab Africa Ltd, Mr. Alfred A. Onyango, during day one of training, spoke about the effectiveness of the SAP ERP solution and indicated that it is a giant in the ERP field.

The HOD ICT & KNH SAP ERP and E-Hospital Project Manager, Mr. Ibrahim Juma gave an overview of the project scope and progress. He also encouraged the participants to embrace the SAP ERP & E-hospital to optimize the patient experience.

The training is ongoing until January 28, 2022, and the ERP/E-hospital systems are anticipated to be launched and rolled out by March 31, 2022.

KNH staff undergoing SAP training

PHOTO | STEVE NDUATI

PHOTO | NICHOLAS WAMALWA

KNH Management committee undergoes a SAP training