ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Digital Health Act
12. Qualification for appointment as Chief Executive Officer
Edition: 2023-11-24 · In force
12. Qualification for appointment as Chief Executive Officer
(1)A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency if that person—(a)has a minimum of a master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya;(b)has at least ten years' knowledge and experience in health information science, data science, data governance, health informatics, digital health or any other relevant field;(c)has served in a management level for a period of at least five years;(d)has not been convicted of an offence and is not serving a term of imprisonment; and(e)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(2)The Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the directions of the Board, be responsible for the day to day management of the affairs and staff of the Board.(3)The Chief Executive Officer shall be the accounting officer of the Agency.(4)The Chief Executive Officer shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term of three years.