Below are the requirements for starting a medical institution in Kenya i.e dispensary, medical clinic, eye clinic, eye hospital, health centre, medical centre, nursing home, maternity home, funeral home, level 3 mission hospital, level 4 mission hospital, level hospital, level 5 hospital, and a level 6 hospital. These guidelines have been formulated by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Requirements For Starting A Medical Institution in Kenya
1. Obtain forms IX upon payment of Kshs. 1,000.00/=. Return the forms filled in and duly signed by the area Medical Officer of Health or the Provincial Medical Officer (PMO)
2. Provide Company/Business Registration Certificate
3. Submit separate inspection report with relevant details signed by the inspection team.
4. Provide certified copies of professional qualifications of all medical personnel working therein e.g. Private Practice License for doctors and nurses and their Registration Certificates.
5. Provide building architectural plans that must be signed by relevant authorities
6. In the case of Hospitals, provide proof of mortuary/storage facilities for dead bodies.
7. In the case of Hospitals, a pharmacy run by a qualified pharmacist/pharmaceutical technologist must be in place.
8. Must pay relevant fees applicable in each category ( we have listed them below)
9.The Proprietor /Administrator/Director to ensure that:
- The facility is kept clean
- The Institution’s licence is up to date
- Health professionals working therein are registered/ licenced appropriately
Below are the fees payable by the medical institutions
1.Dispensary
A health facility devoted to treating outpatients which is not intended to be used for more than 12 hours. Either licenced to a Faith Based Organization (FBO) e.g. (church, mosque)
|
Dispensary |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
2.Medical Clinic
A private practice health facility devoted to treating outpatients which is not intended to be used for more than 12 hours.
|
Medical Clinic |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
5,000 |
10,000 |
3. Eye Clinic
An outpatient facility by an ophthalmologist that exclusively offers eye services.
|
Eye Clinic |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
5,000 |
10,000 |
4.Eye Hospital
A facility that exclusively offers eye services and has:
• Outpatient facilities
• Admission beds
• Theatre
• Cataract surgeon/ ophthalmologist
|
Eye Hospital |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
10,000 |
30,000 |
5.Health Centre
A Faith Based Organization (FBO), Community or registered organization, e.g. (school, company, church or mosque. Comprised of consulting rooms, offices, treatment rooms, laboratory and minor theatre providing health care services which include and limited to providing basic health services minus specialized services e.g. x-ray, theatre etc. Services provided: curative, inpatient, maternity, referral, ANC/FP/Immunization and laboratory.
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Health Centre |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
5,000 |
10,000 |
6.Medical Centre
A consortium of facilities and practitioners offering different services in one location.
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Medical Centre |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
5,000 |
10,000 |
7.Nursing Home
A residential facility for persons with chronic illness which has:
• Theatre
• Mortuary
|
Nursing Home |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
10,000 |
20,000 |
8.Maternity Home
Reception of pregnant women or of women immediately after childbirth and for antenatal services.
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Maternity Home |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
10,000 |
20,000 |
9.Funeral Home (standalone)
A facility where dead bodies are stored and undergo autopsy before cremation/ burial; may provide additional services including:
• Selling coffins
• Cremation
• Burial
• Transportation, among others.
|
Funeral Home |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
10,000 |
20,000 |
10.Level 3 Mission Hospital
A Faith Based Organization (FB0) which has:
• 50-100 inpatient beds
• An operating theatre
• Mortuary
• Radiology unit with X-Ray
• Resident medical practitioners or dentists
|
Level 3 Mission Hospital |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
10,000 |
20,000 |
11.Level 4 Mission Hospital
A Faith Based Organization (FB0) which has:
• 100 and above inpatient beds
• An operating theatre
• Mortuary
• Radiology unit with X-Ray
• Resident medical practitioners or dentists
|
Level 4 Mission Hospital |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
10,000 |
20,000 |
12.Level 4 Hospital
An institution which has:
• 50-100 inpatient beds
• An operating theatre
• Mortuary
• Radiology unit with X-Ray
• Resident medical practitioners or dentists
|
Level 4 Hospital |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
20,000 |
50,000 |
13.Level 5 Hospital
An institution which has:
• 100-150 inpatient beds
• An operating theatre
• Mortuary
• Intensive Care Unit
• Radiology unit with X-Ray
• Resident medical practitioners or dentists
|
Level 5 Hospital |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
30,000 |
80,000 |
14.Level 6 Hospital
An institution which has:
• 150 and above inpatient beds
• An operating theatre
• Mortuary
• Intensive Care Unit
• Radiology unit with X-Ray
• Resident medical practitioners or dentists
|
Level 6 Hospital |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
1,000 |
30,000 |
100,000 |
15.Inspection and accreditation of a medical or dental school
An institution that intends to train medical practitioners and dental practitioners.
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Inspection and accreditation of a medical or dental school |
Application Fee |
Registration Fee |
Annual License Fee |
|
15,000 |
50,000 |
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Important Links
1.Requirements to Open a Pharmacy in Kenya
2. List Of Banned Cosmetics In Kenya
3. List of All NHIF Outpatient Hospitals In Kenya
4. Kenya Medical Training College Courses and Qualifications
5.List of Best Dental Clinics In Kenya
6. Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Fees Guidelines 2018
Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Contacts
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