INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVOLVED MINISTRY OF HEALTH FUNCTIONS IN MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of technological infrastructure on the strategic implementation of devolved ministry of health functions in Makueni. Descriptive research design was used in this study. Staff working at Makueni County Referral Hospital in Makueni County were chosen as the target respondents because they were the ones with the highest level of knowledge and experience on the issues related to the devolved Ministry of Health functions in the county. A total of 96 participants were enough to reliably achieve this research targets. Stratified random sampling technique were used to select a sample from the population of the study. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. The questionnaires were taken personally to the respondents and in some instance with the help of the person in charge. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistical package for social services (SPSS). A correlation analysis was conducted to establish the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The findings of the study were presented in tables and figures. Based on the findings above the study revealed that technological infrastructure has positive and significant effect on strategic implementation of devolved ministry of health functions in Makueni County. The study recommended development of a comprehensive technology infrastructure plan for Makueni County. The plan should include the establishment of an integrated information system, the adoption of cloud-based technologies, the development of an integrated mobile health system, the utilization of geographic information systems, and the implementation of data analytics systems to better understand and manage health data. Key Words: Technology, Infrastructure Development, Strategic Plans CITATION : Munene, M. M., Munga, J. W., & Rintari, A. (2023). Influence of technological infrastructure on the strategic implementation of devolved ministry of health functions in Makueni County, Kenya . The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 10 (3), 132– 141.