KIRYANDONGO HOSPITAL
iryandongo Hospital is a government owned hospital with a status of a district hospital. It has a projected population of 400,000 with a service area covering the Kareas of Kiryandongo, Masindi, Nakasongola, Oyam, Apac, Amuru, and Nwoya District. It has a bed capacity of 109 beds with an approximated annual budget of 158 million shillings.
It was constructed because of its proximity on the highway of Kampala to Gulu and there was no any other hospitals in the region expect Masindi hospital that was considered to be far. Before this there was a small health centre that was started in 1930’s. The construction of the hospital started in the early 1970’s and was officially opened in 1974.
Achievements since 2004 to date
Started offering ART and PMTCT services
X-ray services started and ultra sound
Training of staff in various disciplines
Electricity was connected to the Hospital
TB detection rate has increased due to transporting of smears from health centre IIs to the testing lab
Challenges
Under staffing
Under funding
Infrastructure is not enough and dilapidated
Equipments are not enough
Wage bill does not allow for more training
No running water
Unstable supply of electricity
Motivation not adequate
Inadequate supply of drugs and other supplies
Lack of transport. Best practices in the hospital
ART service enrolment has increased
ICCM has created a link between community and health facilities
Increased advocacy has led to increased access to services The hospital top management and board members/health committee members
Name and Qualification Position contact
Dr Jimmy Eyiiga AG. Medical Superintendant 0772883101
Tumwesigye Mutit Sam SHA 0772495947/0702495947
Sr. Akello Norah AG PNO 0772673954/0702492922
Dr. Joshua Malo I/C Community Health 0773280350
Dr Mwesigye.B.Gerald I/C ART HIV Clinic 0772850014
Dr. Fred Mutabazi Head Marternal Audit 0777178949
Kidaga Joseph Chairman HMC 0781478356
Kwezi Solomon Member 0782392235
Glady Ayugi Member 0777416633
Hon. Baguma Noelina Member 0782162382
Facility Contacts
Kiryandongo Hospital
P.O.Box 128, Kigumba, Kiryandongo
Mobile No 0772495947/0702495947
The current staffing norms of Kiryandongo Hospital
Cadre Recommended Filled Vaca No. posts nt post s
Accounts Assistant 2 2 0
Anaesthetic assistant 2 1 1
Anaesthetic Attendant/
(Theatre Attendant)
Anaesthetic Officer
Artisan Assistant Field Officer Entomology
Assistant Health Educator 1 0
Assistant Health Visitor
Clinical Officer 6 5 1
Cold Chain Assistant
Cooks 3 2
Darkroom Attendant 2 1
Dental Attendant
Dental Surgeon
Dental Technician
Dental Technologist
Dispensers 1 0 1
Drivers 2 2
Enrolled Midwives 25 11
Enrolled Nurse 46 19
Enrolled Nurse/ Midwife
Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse
ENT Clinical Officer
Guards/Askari
Health Assistant 1 0 1
Health Educationist/Educator 1 1 0
Health Educator 1 1
Health Information Assistant 2 2 0 (Records Assistant)
Health Inspector 1 1 0
Health Inspector
Hospital Administrator 1 1 0
Laboratory Assistant 2 2 0
Laboratory Technician 2 2 0
Laboratory Technologist 1 0 1
Leprosy Assistant
Medical Entomology Officer 1 1 0
Medical Officer(General) Medical Officer(Specialist)
Medical Officers, special grade(community)
Medical Social Worker 1 0 1
Mortuary Attendant 2 0
Non-Medical Skilled Staff
Non-Medical Support Staff
Nursing Aide/Assistant 19 15
Nursing Officer(Midwifery) 3 3
Nursing Officer(Nursing) 17 8
Nursing Officer(Psychiatry)
Nutritionist 1 0 1
Occupational Therapist 1 0
Office Typist 1 0 1
Ophthalmic Clinic Officer
Orthopaedic Technician
Orthopaedic Technologist
Orthopaedic Officer
Personnel Officer 1 1
Pharmacist 1 0 1
Physiotherapist 1 0 1
Porters 2 0
Principal Medical Officer
Principal Nursing Officer 1 1
Psychiatric Clinic Officer
Public Health Dental Assistant
Public Health Dental Officer
Public Health Nurse
Radiographer 2 1
Records Assistant 2 2
Registered Comprehensive Nurse
Registered Midwife
Registered Nurse Registered Nurse/Midwife
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Senior Accounts Assistant
Senior Clinical Officer
Senior Hospital Administrator 1 1
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1 0
Senior Medical Officer
Senior Nursing Officer 5 0
Steno-Secretary
Stores Assistant 1 1
Supplies Officer
Theatre Assistant 1 1
Verno-demart Clinical Officer
Service Range
Health promotion and Education
Eye
X-ray and Ultra sound
Orthopaedics
Occupational Therapy
ART, PMTCT, VCT
EPI
Environmental Health
Special Clinics in this Hospital
Dental
Eye
ART
Diabetic Special Services in this hospital
Community mobilisation
School Health Education
Health Infrastructure
Ward Name Number of Beds
Maternity 28
Female 27
Male 28
Children 26
Staff houses and other buildings
Staff Houses No. of Houses
Block A 6
Block B 6
Block C 4
Block D 6
Block E 6
Block F 6
Block G 6
Block H 2
Block J 2
Block M 2
Block N 2
Block O 2
Block P 2
Block Q 12 Block R 12
Note:
Umeme is used as power source.
Borehole is used as water source
The ambulance (old double cabin) service is available but multi-purposely used.
Equipment Name Function Status
X-ray F
Ultra sound F
Dental chair NF
Driller NF
Dental X-ray NF
Tele-Medicine NF
Communication Equipment Function Status
Landline Phones NF
Radio Call NF
About the Ambulance services, one is in good condition and the other needs repair.
Visiting Hours
7:00am to 8:00am
1:00pm to 2:00 pm
4:30pm to 7:00pm
Information about the patient management process
Reception, Heducation registration, prescription Lab investigation treatment (OPD or IPD) Descriptive information concerning any special events that take place in the year.
Blood donation
Know your child status (HIV)
Child days Plus
Family Planning Services (permanent and long term)
For purposes of the website
Recommendations
There is need for motorcycles (4)
There need for a vehicle (1)
There is need for games and space for adolescent reproductive services.
The hospital needs total rehabilitation including the staff quarters
More staffing
More equipment (dental, theatre, laboratory)
Fridges for EPI and Laboratory
The hospital needs running water
Availability of drugs and other supply
Require space for post test