Resource Allocation and Healthcare Delivery Outcomes in Public Health Institutions in Nairobi City County, Kenya

Charagu Joseph Kamau, Dr. Priscilla Muhoro, Prof. Richard Juma, Dr. Kennedy Muna

Abstract


Healthcare delivery outcomes remain a critical concern in public health institutions, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions characterized by resource constraints and high service demand. This study examined the effect of resource allocation on healthcare delivery outcomes in public health institutions in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Guided by the Resource-Based View, the study adopted an explanatory research design targeting 119 public healthcare institutions, with Chief Health Officers as the unit of analysis. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that resource allocation, measured in terms of budget adequacy, timeliness of resource disbursement, and staffing adequacy, has a statistically significant positive effect on healthcare delivery outcomes. The results indicate that institutions with well-aligned and timely resource allocation mechanisms are better positioned to deliver efficient and high-quality healthcare services. The study concludes that effective resource allocation is a fundamental driver of improved healthcare delivery outcomes in public health institutions. It recommends that policymakers and healthcare managers prioritize adequate funding, timely disbursement of resources, and optimal staffing levels to enhance service delivery performance and achieve sustainable healthcare outcomes.

Keywords: Resource Allocation, Healthcare Delivery Outcomes, Public Health Institutions


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