• Dr Aruasa got accolades for reforms at the hospital, which is a national referral facility
• His successor vowed to strive to work with everyone in taking MTRH to the next level
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The eight-year tenure of Dr Wilson Aruasa as CEO of the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret ends today, when he will hand over to Dr Wilson Peter Kirwa to take over in acting capacity.
Dr Aruasa penned his final message to staff of the hospital as he confirmed his exit.
He received accolades for far-reaching reforms at the hospital, which is a national referral facility.
"I’m finishing my tenure and tour of duty as CEO, MTRH," Dr Aruasa said.
"I’m very happy with the real transformation achieved: infrastructural developments, positive staff culture and attitudes, efficiency and high-level performance."
As CEO, Dr Aruasa is credited with ensuring a good working relationship with all stakeholders as well as a proactive and empathetic patient care that is family-centred.
He is also acclaimed for ethical leadership, working well with the community, adopting technology and risk-based management.
Aruasa said the hospital was an institution that embraces continual improvement and continuous learning, a responsive institution with quality at the core of its operations.
"We thank God for all these achievements and will in any way possible support MTRH team to always be tops," he said in his final message to staff and clients of the hospital.
Speaking to the Star on the phone, acting CEO Dr Kirwa praised his predecessor.
"We thank Dr Aruasa for his great service and I will strive to work with everyone in taking MTRH to the next level," he said.
He said he is keen to maintain the quality of services at the hospital and make it an international institution with the foundation set by Dr Aruasa.
He has also assured staff of his commitment to work with them in serving the public.
The hospital board has already started recruiting a new CEO for the hospital, and Dr Kirwa, who has been a top manager at the facility, could have a headstart.
Staff at the hospital, led by union officials, thanked Dr Aruasa for the many strides and achievements made since he took over the mantle.
"He has urged us not to drop the ball but sustain the momentum and keep focusing on the betterment of our institution," a staff union official said.
Dr Aruasa is described by many as being passionate about the delivery of quality service at the hospital.
His last event was leading a walk through Eldoret town to sensitise the public on GBV.
Sources indicate that Dr Aruasa may be appointed to another position in the Ministry of Health.