Life Membership

A life membership shall be conferred by a special resolution of the board and or AGM upon a health manager who has been recognized by the Assembly as having made an outstanding contribution to the profession.

In order to qualify to be a full member of the Association one must;

  • Believe in the vision, mission and objectives of the Association as are stipulated from time to time.
  • Agree to be bound by the core values of the Association.
  • Be studying or have an academic/professional qualification in the field of Health services/Health Systems Management or any other Leadership, Management and Governance course approved by the Association.
  • Be approved by the Board.
  • Shall satisfy the guiding principles of leadership and integrity set out in Article 73 of the Kenyan Constitution adjusted and duly adopted to suit this Association.
  • Pay an annual subscription fee not later than the 31st day of January of every year that shall be determined by the Board depending on the category of membership.

Life /Membership Fees

  • 50,000shs per year.

Membership Benefits

Being a member at HeSMA improves your health management career and life through sharing knowledge, networking you with the right people and gaining practical support.

  • Exclusive invitation and pricing to the HeSMA annual events with excellence in education,value,and networking.
  • Students: Short and long term courses, scholarship, awards, career guidance options within and outside the organization will provide you a chance to secure high quality jobs in the region
  • 24×7 Recognition within Kenya and region by employers and training institutions
  • Unlimited networking and information exchange through HeSMA website and chapter interaction.
  • Opportunities for jobs and consultancies with the associations once they emerge are offered to qualified and competent members. Experienced health systems managers at Silver and Gold Membership get a chance to serve as resource persons/consultants on key assignments from time to time.
  • Peer to peer reviews and mentorship will help you solve some of the challenges facing you or your organization.
  • Decentralizing to chapters (county, institutions) will enable members gain an edge by being kept up-to- date on the most recent developments in the local area and providing them with a great chance to network with others in their area who could be facing many of the same problems and obstacles in health management
  • Membership Directory:- Available on-line could help members keep in touch with other members and organizations both locally (chapter or branch) and nationwide.
  • Immediate subscription to The Journal Of Health Systems Management will also allow professional growth
  • We also offer discounts on products and services e.g. further training in the universities MSC or Post grad diplomas (when available)
  • Eligibility of certification. This will demonstrates members’ knowledge and proficiency to employers. You can rise from a Certified Member, Diplomat to Fellow within 0-7years
  • Institutions get a chance to advertise on our website and backend linkages of online products