Material hospital management in somalia in general bosaso hospital,2024

Abstract Background: Healthcare Landscape in Somalia. Somalia, an African nation, has had considerable obstacles in building a strong healthcare system because of protracted periods of conflict and instability. Many hospitals and other healthcare facilities are making a concerted effort to restore the infrastructure that supports the delivery of important healthcare services to the general public. (World Health Organization. (2019). The efficient acquisition, storage, and distribution of resources, like as medical equipment and supplies, are essential to the provision of high-quality healthcare services in Somali hospitals. Effective material management enhances the overall resilience, sustainability, and effectiveness of healthcare systems. (Ahmed, A. O., & Ali, M. A. (2020). Hospitals in Somalia deal with a variety of material management challenges, from problems with inventory control and procurement procedures to resource limitations and logistical obstacles. The challenge of keeping sufficient and well-managed supplies of medical necessities is made more difficult by the lack of dependable supply chains and the influence of outside variables like political unrest. Objectives To evaluate the current state of material management in Somali hospitals, focusing on identifying challenges and vulnerabilities, with the aim of proposing effective, evidence-based strategies for improvement. Methodology :The research strategy employed in this study is Cross sectional design is a quantitative method blending cross-sectional analysis with qualitative research techniques. Descriptive research aims to present factual information about the current state of a situation or phenomenon, relying on the perceptions or reactions date 60 of research participants. Result To hire qualified and competent staff (2.5312) The respondents were in strong agreement of 10 out of 11 roles of a manager. This constitutes an awareness or knowledge level of managers of their roles of 80.4 % which is impressive. Staff treated patients with courtesy and respect: 46.9% always, 15.6% usually, 31.3% sometimes, and 25% never. Meetings and Communication. Issues with arranging meetings: 56.3% yes, 43.7% no. Frequency of meetings: 46.9% daily, 25% weekly, 18.9% monthly, and 9.4% quarterly. Most respondents (59.4%) had conducted audits, while 40.6% had no . Half of the respondents (50%) had conducted assessments. Equipment and Staff Management, Sources of error in equipment: 37.5% instrumental, 37.5% environmental, and 25% procedural and human. Staff appraisals were done annually by 40.6%, while 59.4% reported never having them. Staff recognition for achievement or talent: 65.6% never, 34.4% annually . Professionalism rating: 28.1% very good, 37.5% good, and 34.4% unwell conclusion, Addressing the identified gaps and issues in material management practices is crucial for fortifying the resilience and efficacy of the healthcare system in Somalia. Hospital managers and administrators are aware of their roles and have to be involved in material hospital management and staff.