ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority Act
5. Board of Directors
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
5. Board of Directors
(1)The management of the Authority shall vest in a Board of Directors which shall comprise of—(a)a Chairperson appointed by the President and who shall—(i)have at least a university degree in a relevant discipline;(ii)have at least fifteen years' experience in matters relating to healthcare, business management or public administration; and(iii)satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(b)the Principal Secretary of the ministry for the time being responsible for health or a representative designated in writing by the Principal Secretary;(c)the Principal Secretary, of the ministry for the time being responsible for finance or a representative designated in writing by the Principal Secretary;(e)three persons recruited and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, one of whom shall at least hold a degree in pharmacy and two shall be from among persons who—(i)have at least a university degree in a relevant discipline;(ii)have at least ten years' experience in management or in the health sector; and(iii)satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.(ea)one person recruited by the Council of Governors and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary from among persons who—(i)have at least a university degree in a relevant discipline;(ii)have at least ten years' experience in management or in the health sector; and(iii)satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;(f)the chief executive officer of the Authority who shall be an ex officio member.(4)In making the recruitment and appointment under subsection (3), the Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that the appointments fulfill the requirements of the gender and regional balance as enshrined in the Constitution and that at least one person is appointed from each of the following categories—(a)a procurement or supply chain management specialist;(b)a pharmacist experienced in drug and medical supplies management; and(c)one person with knowledge and experience in finance or commerce.(5)The Chairperson and the directors appointed under subsection (1)(e) shall, serve for a term of three years, and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three years.(6)The procedure for the conduct of business and affairs of the Board shall be as set out in the Schedule.(7)The persons referred to in subsection (1)(e) shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, taking into account regional, gender and skills balance.