ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Facilities Improvement Financing Act
17. Composition of the health facility management committee
Edition: 2023-11-24 · In force
17. Composition of the health facility management committee
(1)The Health Facility Management Committee shall consist of not less than seven and not more than nine members appointed by the county executive committee member as follows—(a)the in-charge of the health facility, who shall be ex officio and the Secretary to the Committee;(b)the Sub-county Medical Officer of Health or their representative;(c)a village representative;(d)one person, who is a resident of the area, nominated by a joint forum of women’s organizations in the area;(e)one person, who is a resident of the area, nominated by a joint forum of youth organizations in the area;(f)one person, who is a resident of the area, nominated by a joint forum of faith-based organizations; and(g)two people representing the interest of the vulnerable and marginalized communities, one of whom shall be a person with disability.(2)The Chairperson of the Committee shall be elected from amongst the members of the Committee.(3)In constituting the Committee, the county executive committee member shall ensure that—(a)at least one third of the total membership of the Committee shall be from the opposite gender;(b)the membership includes persons from marginalized communities; and(c)the interests of diverse groups in the catchment area are represented.