Gombe State Government — Official Institution

Gombe State Hospital Services
Management Board

Delivering quality secondary healthcare services through effective governance, workforce development, innovation, and institutional excellence.

The GSHSMB is the government institution responsible for the governance, administration, and management of public secondary healthcare facilities across Gombe State — ensuring efficient service delivery and quality patient care for all citizens.

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Our Vision

To become a leading provider of accessible, equitable, efficient, and high-quality secondary healthcare services that improve the health and well-being of all citizens.

Our Mission

To manage and strengthen state secondary healthcare facilities through effective governance, efficient resource utilization, quality clinical services, competent workforce development, and patient-centered care that contributes to improved health outcomes.

About GSHSMB

Who We Are

The governing body for public secondary healthcare in Gombe State

Who We Are

The Gombe State Hospital Services Management Board serves as the government institution responsible for the governance, administration, and management of public secondary healthcare facilities across the State. The Board provides leadership, oversight, and coordination to ensure that healthcare facilities operate efficiently while delivering quality healthcare services to citizens.

What We Do

We coordinate and supervise secondary healthcare facilities, strengthen healthcare service delivery, support workforce development, promote accountability, manage healthcare resources, and ensure continuous improvement across all hospitals under our supervision.

Governance
Quality Care
Workforce
Innovation
GSHSMB medical team providing quality healthcare services
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Our Mandate

What We Are Mandated To Do

Core functions and responsibilities of the Board

Policy Implementation & Health Governance

Implement state health policies, strategies, and standards across all secondary healthcare facilities while ensuring compliance with national regulations and professional guidelines.

Management of Secondary Health Facilities

Coordinate and supervise state-owned general and specialist hospitals while promoting effective administration and standardized operations.

Quality Healthcare Services

Ensure delivery of quality clinical and non-clinical healthcare services while promoting patient safety, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.

Human Resource Management

Recruit, deploy, supervise, train, and manage healthcare workers while supporting workforce motivation, development, and retention.

Financial & Resource Management

Manage hospital budgets, financial accountability systems, and resource utilization to support sustainable healthcare services.

Infrastructure & Equipment Management

Plan, maintain, renovate, and expand hospital infrastructure while ensuring the functionality of medical equipment and health technologies.

Pharmaceutical & Supply Chain Oversight

Coordinate procurement, storage, distribution, and rational use of medicines and healthcare commodities.

Monitoring, Evaluation & HMIS

Strengthen health information systems, data management, reporting, and evidence-based decision making across all facilities.

Emergency Preparedness & Referral

Support emergency response systems and strengthen referral pathways across all healthcare facilities in the State.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with government institutions, development partners, professional bodies, private organizations, and communities.

Regulatory & Quality Assurance

Monitor adherence to standards, conduct inspections, and support continuous quality improvement across all supervised facilities.

Research & Innovation

Promote operational research, innovation, and adoption of digital health solutions that improve healthcare delivery across the State.

Core Values

What We Stand For

The principles that guide every action and decision we make

Professionalism

Maintaining the highest standards of competence and ethical conduct.

Integrity

Acting honestly, transparently, and responsibly in all operations.

Accountability

Taking responsibility for decisions, actions, and outcomes.

Excellence

Striving for continuous improvement and outstanding service delivery.

Equity

Ensuring fairness and equal access to healthcare services for all.

Compassion

Providing care with empathy, respect, and dignity.

Teamwork

Working collaboratively to achieve institutional goals.

Innovation

Encouraging creativity and adoption of modern healthcare solutions.

Patient-Centered Care

Putting patients and communities at the center of healthcare delivery.

Board Leadership

Meet Our Leadership

The dedicated team guiding the strategic direction and administration of GSHSMB

Portrait of Dr. Muhammad Bello, Executive Secretary of GSHSMB
Executive Leadership

Dr. Muhammad Bello

Executive Secretary

Office of the Executive Secretary

Leading the administrative operations of the Board, driving healthcare governance, workforce management, and institutional reforms across all secondary healthcare facilities in Gombe State.

Strategic Leadership Healthcare Management
Portrait of Dr. Muhammad Garba Buwa, Director of Hospital Services

Dr. Muhammad Garba Buwa

Director of Hospital Services

Department of Hospital Services

Overseeing clinical service delivery, medical staff management, and quality improvement initiatives across all state-owned secondary healthcare facilities in Gombe State.

Clinical Services Quality Care
Portrait of Ibrahim Amanu Abdullahi, Director of Administration and Finance

Ibrahim Amanu Abdullahi

Director of Administration & Finance

Department of Administration & Finance

Managing workforce deployment, staff welfare, personnel records, financial oversight, and institutional administration across all secondary healthcare facilities.

Administration Finance
Portrait of Mohammed Yawale, Director of Nursing Services

Mohammed Yawale

Director of Nursing Services

Department of Nursing Services

Leading nursing practice standards, professional development, patient care quality, and nursing workforce management across all hospitals under the Board's supervision.

Nursing Leadership Patient Care
Portrait of Nasiru Bappayo, Director of Planning Research and Statistics

Nasiru Bappayo

Director of Planning, Research & Statistics

Department of Planning, Research & Statistics

Leading healthcare planning, operational research, health information systems, data analysis, and evidence-based policy recommendations for the Board.

Health Planning Research & Data
Portrait of Ahmed Sardauna Maisamari, Director of Medical Laboratory Services

Ahmed Sardauna Maisamari

Director of Medical Laboratory Services

Department of Medical Laboratory Services

Overseeing laboratory diagnostics, quality control, medical laboratory workforce management, and laboratory accreditation across all secondary healthcare facilities.

Laboratory Services Quality Diagnostics
Our Departments

Departments & Directorates

Specialized departments working together to deliver excellence in healthcare governance

Administration team in a formal meeting

Office of the Executive Secretary

Coordinates strategic leadership, institutional planning, and overall administration of the Board's mandate across all departments and facilities.

Administration and HR management team

Administration & Human Resource Management

Manages workforce deployment, staff welfare, personnel records, and institutional administration across all secondary healthcare facilities.

Finance and accounts team working on healthcare budgets

Finance & Accounts

Oversees financial management, budget planning, revenue generation, accountability systems, and resource allocation across all facilities.

Medical services team at a hospital ward

Medical Services

Coordinates clinical care delivery, medical quality assurance, specialist services, and physician workforce management at all secondary facilities.

Nursing team caring for patients

Nursing Services

Manages nursing workforce, patient care standards, nursing education and professional development, and quality nursing practice across all hospitals.

Planning and research team analyzing health data

Planning, Research & Statistics

Leads healthcare planning, operational research, health information systems, data analysis, and evidence-based policy recommendations.

Pharmacy services dispensing medication to patients

Pharmaceutical Services

Coordinates medicines procurement, storage, supply chain management, rational drug use, and pharmaceutical workforce across all state hospitals.

Medical laboratory scientists conducting diagnostic tests

Medical Laboratory Services

Oversees laboratory diagnostics, quality control, medical laboratory workforce management, and laboratory accreditation across all facilities.

Digital Transformation

Hospital Management
Information System

The GSHSMB HMIS provides a centralized platform for administration, workforce management, performance monitoring, reporting, quality assurance, and institutional oversight across all state-owned secondary healthcare facilities.

Workforce Management
Hospital Administration
Performance Monitoring
Clinical Oversight
Nursing Oversight
Pharmaceutical Oversight
Laboratory Oversight
Financial Oversight
Reporting & Analytics
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News & Announcements

Latest Updates

Official announcements, activities, and healthcare initiatives from GSHSMB

Health planning and strategy session
Official Announcement
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GSHSMB Launches Comprehensive Healthcare Quality Improvement Initiative

The Board announces a new statewide initiative to strengthen quality assurance frameworks and patient safety protocols across all 12 secondary healthcare facilities in Gombe State.

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Board Activities

Board of Directors Quarterly Review Meeting Concludes

The Q2 2026 quarterly review meeting reviewed performance metrics, budgetary execution, and set priorities for Q3 healthcare service delivery improvements.

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Training Programs

500 Healthcare Workers Complete Advanced Clinical Training

Over 500 healthcare workers across all facilities have successfully completed a structured clinical capacity building program funded through the State health budget.

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Healthcare Initiatives

GSHSMB Partners with UNICEF on Maternal Health Program

A new partnership agreement with UNICEF targets reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality across all general hospitals in Gombe State through enhanced obstetric care.

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Public Notice

Call for Applications: Healthcare Worker Recruitment 2026

GSHSMB invites qualified healthcare professionals to apply for vacant positions across multiple hospitals. Applications close July 31, 2026.

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Get In Touch

Contact Us

Reach out to the Gombe State Hospital Services Management Board

Office Address

Gombe State Hospital Services Management Board
Hospital Road, Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

Phone Number

+234 (0) — — — — — — — —

Contact number to be updated

Email Address

info@gshsmb.org

For official correspondence

Office Hours

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (WAT)

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