Health is a crucial aspect of human life. Therefore, to attend to people's health needs, you need to be qualified. KMPDC registration process ensures that only qualified doctors and dentists attend to patients. Therefore, as a practitioner or owner of a health facility, you need to register and obtain a licence. So, what are the steps involved, and what are the requirements?
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Are you a doctor or dentist who wants to work in Kenya? Are you familiar with the KMPDC registration process? Registration is mandatory for both practitioners and health facilities. Here is everything you need to know concerning the entire process.
One of the vital roles of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council is to register health practitioners and facilities. The council does so to boost confidence in the public and do away with the quacks in the system. The registration process is strict and aimed at providing the best to the public.
KMPDC registers doctors who wish to work in the country. Thes doctors could be citizens or non-citizens. However, there are sets of requirements these practitioners need to meet. Here are some of these requirements:
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If you are a citizen of a country in the East African Community, you have to meet the following:
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For individuals who do not fall in either of the above categories. Their requirements are as follows:
The practising licence for medical practitioners in Kenya costs the following amounts.
| Citizenship | Licence | Amount (Ksh) |
| Kenyans | General Practice Licence | 10,000.00 |
| Registrar Practice Licence | 10,000.00 | |
| Senior Registrar Practice Licence | 20,000.00 | |
| Specialist Practice Licence | 20,000.00 | |
| Non-Kenyans (East African) | General Practice Licence | 35,000.00 |
| Specialist Practice Licence | 45,000.00 | |
| Non-Kenyans (Outside East African Community) | Temporary Licence | 20,000.00 |
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A person or organisation desiring to operate a health institution business should apply for registration and licensing. The application is done in person at the KMPDC's offices. Ensure that you are eligible before making this application.
The procedure is as follows:
The registration steps begin immediately and take 30 days. Once the process is down, KMPDC will contact you to collect the Health Institutions Registration Certificate in person.
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Council’s core mandate is to license all eligible health facilities. The licence can be applied online at the KMPDC OnlineServices Portal. The amount charged for the licence varies depending on the facility. The charges are as follows:
| Facility | Registration fee (Ksh.) | Licence fee (Ksh.) |
| Public County Health facilities | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dispensaries | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Faith-based Dispensaries | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Medical Clinics | 10,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Dental Clinics | 10,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Eye Clinic | 10,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Health Centres | 10,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Mission Hospitals (Level 3) | 10,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Research Institutions | 10,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Mobile Clinic | 10,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Basic Health Centres | 5,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Faith-based Basic Health Centres | 5,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Faith-based Comprehensive Centres | 5,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Medical Centres | 15,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| Funeral Homes (Standalone) | 15,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| Dental Centres | 15,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| Comprehensive Centres | 15,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| Maternity Homes | 15,000.00 | 25,000.00 |
| Nursing Homes | 15,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Faith-based Hospital (Level 4) | 10,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Cottage Hospitals | 15,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Faith-based Hospitals (Level 5) | 10,000.00 | 50,000.00 |
| Hospitals (Level 4) | 30,000.00 | 80,000.00 |
| Faith-based Specialised Tertiary Referral Hospital | 10,000.00 | 80,000.00 |
| Eye Hospitals (Level 4) | 30,000.00 | 80,000.00 |
| Hospitals (Level 5) | 30,000.00 | 90,000.00 |
| Eye Hospitals (Level 5) | 30,000.00 | 90,000.00 |
| Faith-based National Referral and Teaching Hospitals specialised hospitals | 30,000.00 | 100,000.00 |
| National Referral and Teaching Hospitals and specialised hospitals (Level 6) | 40,000.00 | 300,000.00 |
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It is advisable to know the KMPDC license status of a given facility before proceeding with treatment. Fortunately, the process is straightforward and can be done online.
You will see a list of registered institutions and medical camps. There is also a search bar, where you can enter the specific name you are looking for.
In case of any challenges, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council is readily available. You can contact the council using the information below:
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The KMPDC registration process is simple. Remember, operating any health facility or practising medicine or dentistry without a licence is illegal. Therefore, the above procedure will help you avoid the long arm of the law.
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