Information Technology and Attachment Period
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JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
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Attachment report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
July 2011
Abstract
This report is a summary of activities covered during my attachment period. It is an overview of the activities I was involved in during the attachment period. This report also points out the strengths and weaknesses of the course and future amendments that need to be made.
Acknowledgement
I would like to thank the following for their contribution to the successful completion of my internship period.
The National Hospital Insurance Fund training and ICT departments for an opportunity to work with the organization.
My supervisor Mrs. Beryl Khasina for dedicating her busy schedule, valuable knowledge and personal materials while guiding and supporting me in the course of my industrial training.
Finally I thank my fellow interns at the Coffee Board Of Kenya for their support all through my attachment.
Thank you for your support.
Table of Contents Abstract 2 Acknowledgement 3 Introduction 5 Organizational Chart 7 Objectives of the attachment 8 Overview of the activities I was involved in. 9 Skills learnt 11 Evaluation of the attachment 13 Challenges encountered 14 Strengths 15 Recommendation 16 Conclusion 17
Introduction
National Hospital Insurance Fund is a State Parastatal that was established in 1966 as a department under the Ministry of Health. The original Act of Parliament that set up this Fund in 1966 has over the years been reviewed to accommodate the changing healthcare needs of the Kenyan population, employment and restructuring in the health sector. Currently an NHIF Act No 9 of 1998 governs the Fund.
The transformation of NHIF from a department of the Ministry of Health to a state of corporation was aimed at improving effectiveness and efficiency. The Fund's core mandate is to provide medical insurance cover to all its
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
Attachment report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
July 2011
Abstract
This report is a summary of activities covered during my attachment period. It is an overview of the activities I was involved in during the attachment period. This report also points out the strengths and weaknesses of the course and future amendments that need to be made.
Acknowledgement
I would like to thank the following for their contribution to the successful completion of my internship period.
The National Hospital Insurance Fund training and ICT departments for an opportunity to work with the organization.
My supervisor Mrs. Beryl Khasina for dedicating her busy schedule, valuable knowledge and personal materials while guiding and supporting me in the course of my industrial training.
Finally I thank my fellow interns at the Coffee Board Of Kenya for their support all through my attachment.
Thank you for your support.
Table of Contents Abstract 2 Acknowledgement 3 Introduction 5 Organizational Chart 7 Objectives of the attachment 8 Overview of the activities I was involved in. 9 Skills learnt 11 Evaluation of the attachment 13 Challenges encountered 14 Strengths 15 Recommendation 16 Conclusion 17
Introduction
National Hospital Insurance Fund is a State Parastatal that was established in 1966 as a department under the Ministry of Health. The original Act of Parliament that set up this Fund in 1966 has over the years been reviewed to accommodate the changing healthcare needs of the Kenyan population, employment and restructuring in the health sector. Currently an NHIF Act No 9 of 1998 governs the Fund.
The transformation of NHIF from a department of the Ministry of Health to a state of corporation was aimed at improving effectiveness and efficiency. The Fund's core mandate is to provide medical insurance cover to all its