Influence of Supplier Capacity on Purchasing Consortia at County Referral Hospitals in the Coast Region, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of supplier capacity on Purchasing Consortia at County Referral Hospitals in the Coast Region, Kenya. The study was done in the County Referral Hospital in the Coast Region, Kenya. Theoretically, the study was anchored on competency theory, MacNeil Relational Theory. The study used the descriptive research design in undertaking this study. The study population comprised of 212 officials drawn from across the county referral hospitals in the coastal region of Kenya. The stratified random sampling technique resulted into having a total sample size of 139 units of analysis. Data was collected by use of questionnaires, analyzed, and presented scientifically in tables and graphs. The study findings revealed that Supplier Capacity has a significant positive influence on the purchasing consortium. The study recommends that government and regulatory bodies in the health sector prioritize initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among healthcare organizations. The study also recommends that government and regulatory authorities invest in capacity-building initiatives to equip healthcare organizations with the necessary skills and resources to effectively engage in collaborative procurement endeavors.