Table 1. Positions and responsibilities of health facility committee.
HFC Member | Key Responsibilities |
---|---|
Chairperson | Chairs HFC meetings, accounts signatory |
Vice-Chairperson | Responsibilities of chairperson in absentia. |
Secretary | Facility in-charge, accounts signatory, organizes meetings, records minutes |
Public Health Officer | Member |
Treasurer | Accounts signatory |
Chief | Ex-officio member |
Member of County Assembly (MCA) | Ex-officio member |
Ward Administrator | Ex-officio member and accounts signatory |
Disabled Representative | Represents interests of people with disability |
Women’s Representative | Represents interests of women |
Youth Representative | Represents interests of youths |
Source: Uasin Gishu County Gazette Supplement Bill, 2014, showing membership and different roles of Health Facility Committee members.