ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Public Health Officers (Training, Registration and Licencing) Act
3. Public Health Officers and Technicians Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
3. Public Health Officers and Technicians Council
(1)There is established a Council to be known as the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council.(2)The Council shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall, in its corporate name, be capable of—(b)taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging or disposing of both movable and immovable property;(d)entering into contracts;(e)doing or performing all such other acts necessary for the proper performance of its functions under this Act, which may be lawfully done or performed by a body corporate.(3)The Council shall consist of—(a)a Chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Secretary who shall be—(i)a public health officer of not less than ten years standing; and(ii)the holder of a diploma, higher diploma or degree in public health;(b)the Director of Medical Services or his representative;(c)the Chief Public Health Officer who shall be the secretary to the Council;(d)a representative of the Ministry for the time being responsible for urban areas and cities appointed by the cabinet secretary in consultation with the Association;(e)one public health officer from a local authority, appointed by the Cabinet Secretary;(f)the Director, Kenya Medical Training College or his representative;(g)a representative of the universities in Kenya which award a qualification which is registrable under this Act, nominated by the universities;(h)the Chairperson of the Association;(i)four public health officers who shall represent various public health specialties specified by the Association;(j)one representative of the Kenya Bureau of Standards;(k)one representative of the Physical Planners Registration Board; and(l)one public health technician who shall be elected by the Association.(4)The Council shall elect a vice-Chairperson from amongst its members.