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Qualifications: PhD
Department: Health Management and Informatics
Contact Address: P.O. Box 5306 -00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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Position: Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Health Systems Management
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PUBLICATIONS

  • Ahmed, I. A., Kithuka, P., & Kirui, J. (2025). Adoption of electronic medical records among health workers in selected public health facilities in Banaadir, Somalia. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI).
  • Kithuka, P. M. (2025). The role of virtual hospitals in limited-resource settings: A scoping review. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI).
  • Mumo, J., Kirui, J., & Kithuka, P. (2024). Utilization of data visualization tools to inform decision-making among health managers in selected counties in Kenya. Journal of Applied Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(1), 60–75.
  • Nesidai, B. A., Kithuka, P. M., Mekala, E., Munuve, L. M., & Kobia, S. M. (2025). Examining the patient-centric factors influencing treatment compliance among patients with non-communicable disease utilizing mobile phone platforms in LMICs: Systematic review. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI).
  • Nesidai, B. A., Kithuka, P. M., Mekala, E. K., Kavali, M. E., Mutetei, T. M., & Njoroge, P. W. (2025). Sociodemographic factors influencing mobile phone-based treatment compliance for non-communicable diseases in low middle-income countries: A systematic review. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI).
  • Nzuki, W. M., Kawila, C., Kithuka, P., & Mekala, E. (2025). The role of technology in mainstreaming palliative care in Level 5 hospitals in Kenya: A systematic review. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI).
  • Wafula, M., Kithuka, P. M., & Mekala, E. K. (2025). Virtual care coordination for patients attending diabetic clinics in selected hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya: A systematic review. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 11(3), 88–94.
  • Wambua, B. M., & Kithuka, P. (2025). Effectiveness of socio-economic-demographic factors on utilization of routine health information among hospital management teams in tier-three hospitals in Kiambu County, Kenya. Kenya Health Information Journal, 15(1), 60–70.
  • Mumo, J.M., Kithuka, P.M., & Kirui, J. C (2024). Utilization of Data Visualization Tools to Inform Decision-Making Among Health Managers in Selected Counties in Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects, 8(2), 33-44
  • Kuria, L., & Kithuka, P. (2024). Effect of client-cantered care training among healthcare workers on health systems responsiveness at selected facilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Nairobi Health Systems Review, 10(2), 85–95.
  • Thuo, W. M. I., & Kithuka, P. (2024). Patients’ rights charter adoption among healthcare professionals in Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of Health Policy and Management, 8(3), 120–130.
  • Muluya, K. M., Kithuka, P., & Yitambe, A. (2022). Incentives for mothers, health workers, and “boda–boda” riders to improve community-based referral process and deliveries in the rural community: A case of Busoga Region in Uganda. Reproductive Health, 19, 1–10.
  • Tarkumbur, P. L., & Kithuka, P. (2022). Analysis of the satisfaction of women with the quality of maternal health services at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Maternal Health, 11(3), 100–110.
  • Hussein, S. A., & Kithuka, P. (2021). Management of diabetes mellitus at the household level using community health strategy in Embu County, Kenya. Kenya Medical Research Journal, 12(3), 45–52.
  • Cheboi, S. K., Kithuka, P., & Kimeu, A. N. (2021). Impact of cultural competence intervention on satisfaction with maternity services among women of reproductive age in rural Kenya. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 33(12), 1–10.
  • Njenga, J. W., & Kithuka, P. (2021). Women satisfaction with maternal health services in Murang’a County Referral Hospital, Kenya. Maternal Health Journal of Kenya, 9(1), 15–25.
  • Muluya, K. M., & Kithuka, P. (2021). Training of mothers for attitude change to support community-based referrals for maternal outcome in East-Central Uganda. Community Health Education Journal, 7(2), 50–60.
  • Aila, M. A., & Kithuka, P. (2021). Use of routine health information for decision making among health care workers in Marsabit County, Kenya. Health Information Management Journal, 13(2), 70–80.
  • Muwanguzi, D. G., & Kithuka, P. (2020). Challenges faced by health unit management committees in rendering health services to communities in East-Central Uganda. Uganda Public Health Journal, 14(4), 200–210.
  • Rithaa, G. K., Kosimbei, G., Yitambe, A., & Kithuka, P. (2019). Evaluation of technical efficiency of county referral hospitals in Kenya and its determinants. International Journal of Advanced Medical and Health Research, 6(1), 24–30.
  • Nyangori, F. W., & Kithuka, P. (2019). Job satisfaction among health-care professionals in selected public hospitals in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. Kenya Journal of Health Workforce, 5(1), 30–40.
  • Kithuka, P., Mwitari, J. & Korir, J. (2017). Predictors of community health workers’ retention in service in Makueni County, Kenya. Journal of Community Health 2(4), 25–35.
  • Ndungu, K., & Kithuka, P. (2017). Capacity of health systems to respond to the health concerns of men who have sex with men in Nairobi. Journal of Urban Health, 14(2), 90–100.
  • Maina, J. M., Kithuka, P., & Tororei, S. (2016). Perceptions and uptake of health insurance for maternal care in rural Kenya: A cross-sectional study. Pan African Medical Journal, 23, 125.

 CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENTS

  • 2025, Team Lead, Development of Key Hospital Policies for Machakos Level 5 Hospital
  • 2024, Technical Lead, Development of KPIs and alignment with the Strategic Goals of Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
  • 2024, Co-Facilitator, Development of Corporate Strategic Plan for Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
  • 2023, Consultant, Alignment of Corporate Strategic Plan to Bottom- up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and MTP 4 for Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
  • 2023, Consultant, ICT Policy and Strategy Development Client: UNES/Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
  • 2022, Consultant, Corporate Strategic Plan Development Client: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
  • 2020- Consultant, Knowledge Management Strategy and Policy Client: UNES
  • 2019- Consultant, Knowledge Management Strategy and Policy Client: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company
  • 2019- Consultant, Knowledge Management policy and Strategy Client: Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
  • 2018, Consultant, Strategic Planning Facilitation Client: Francis Hospital, Nairobi
  • 2017, Consultant, Strategic Plan Facilitation Client: Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
  • 2016, Consultant, Strategic Plan Facilitation Client: West Pokot County Department of Health
  • 2016, Consultant, Strategic Plan Facilitation Client: Nyamira County Department of Health
  • 2011-2014, Facilitator, Short courses on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for non-governmental organizations Client: AMREF
  • 2014, Consultant, impact evaluation for the management course offered at Kilimanjaro College of Ophthalmology (KCCO) in Tanzania Client: Fred Hollows Foundation
  • 2014, Lead Consultant, situation analysis on continuing professional development among ophthalmologists and middle level eye care workers Client: Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists (EACO)
  • 2014, Consultant, Review of Health Information Policy and Strategic Plan in view of changes in the operating environment in Kenya Client: ABT Associates/USAID
  • 2014, Consultant, Strategic Plan development, Savannah Health Services Ltd Client: Savannah Health Services
  • 2013, Lead Consultant, situation analysis to determine the status of sub-specialty training and service delivery within Eastern Africa and development of a regional sub-specialty strategy Client: Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists (EACO)
  • 2013-2014, Consultant, Child Eye Health Strategy for the College of Ophthalmologists in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) Client: COECSA
  • 2013, Consultant, assessment to determine data demand and information use among private and public health data producers and users with a view to producing information that would be used to develop an integrated national health information system and build capacity of personnel handling and using data for evidence- based decision making Client: ABT Associates/USAID
  • 2012, Lead Facilitator, Strategic Planning for faith-based organizations in Nigeria Client: Catholic Relief Services
  • 2012, Lead Facilitator, ISO quality Management systems implementation Client: Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS)
  • 2012, Consultant, Impact Evaluation for the Big Picture Digital Journalism Client: Internews Europe
  • 2011-2012, Lead facilitator, strategic and operational planning, healthcare governance for health managers Client: AMREF
  • 2010, Lead Facilitator, Health Planning for County Health Managers, Nyamlel, South Sudan Client: AMREF2009,
  • Lead Facilitator, Planning for County Health Managers, Juba, South Sudan Client: Norwegian Peoples Aid
  • 2005, Facilitation of Revenue Enhancement Strategy, Training Needs Assessment, Strategic Planning and Quality Management for District Health Management Teams Client: DANIDA

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Sponsor, Aka Ndiwa Women Group
  • Elder, Christ Is the Answer Ministries (CITAM), Machakos
  • Fund-raiser, Rafiki Mimea Nursery
  • Director, BGC Hub

MEMBERSHIP IN ASSOCIATIONS

  • Member, Health Systems Management Association
  • Member, Institute of Human Resource Management
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Dr. Peter Munyao Kithuka
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