# How can a mental health organisation recruit and keep qualified clinicians?

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For: Executives | Clinic operations | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** Few Kenyan sources set out retention strategies for mental health staff. WHO and ILO link safe, healthy working conditions directly to staff retention and quality of care. Aga Khan University research with Kenyan nurses and community health volunteers highlighted timely pay, adequate equipment and psychosocial support. Common levers include clear career paths, funded supervision and continuing professional development, flexible or hybrid schedules, and a fair workload. Track turnover and exit reasons, and benchmark pay with local peers.

Sources: WHO and ILO: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240040779 - Aga Khan University: https://www.aku.edu/ihd/resources/Documents/Revised%20Policy%20Brief_27th%20June_FINAL%201458.pdf - Kenya Law: https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/2014/14/eng@2022-12-31

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