The Relationship Between Supplier Consistency Appraisal and Procurement Implementation in Public Hospitals in Mandera County, Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.58425/jpscm.v4i2.432Keywords:
Supplier consistency appraisal, procurement implementation, public hospitals, Mandera County, healthcare procurementAbstract
Aim: Public hospitals in Mandera County, Kenya, continue to experience procurement execution challenges such as delays, noncompliance with procurement protocols, and inconsistent supplier performance. The study aimed to examine the relationship between supplier consistency appraisal and procurement implementation in public hospitals in Mandera County, Kenya.
Methods: An explanatory research design was adopted. The target population was 303 respondents, comprising the procurement officers, accountants, and administration managers in the 101 public hospitals in Mandera. A sample size of 171 respondents was recruited for the study. Stratified sampling was used to select the respondents. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires designed on a Likert scale. Data analysis used both descriptive and inferential statistics. The inferential statistics were correlation and regression analysis.
Results: The study found that supplier appraisal practices significantly influence procurement implementation in public hospitals in Mandera County, Kenya (β=0.866, p=0.000).
Conclusion: The study concludes that strengthening supplier consistency appraisal enhances transparency, accountability, and the overall efficiency of procurement systems in public hospitals.
Recommendations: The study recommends that public hospitals in Mandera County enhance supplier consistency appraisal through digital systems that monitor delivery timelines, quality, and compliance. Cross-functional review teams and regular audits should be implemented to strengthen reliability. The Ministry of Health should establish a national supplier appraisal framework with capacity and risk metrics, mandate annual performance audits, and support procurement digitization through funding and training to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public healthcare procurement.
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