Reports to: AMEK Council on a quarterly basis
Terms of reference.
The committee shall:
- Overseeing the development and adoption of, and compliance with, the Code of Ethics for our profession
- Elaborate, interpret and amend (when necessary and with the nod of the AMEK Council)the Code of Ethics for our profession
- Address problems related to ethics referred to the association and advise the AMEK Council on how to handle the specific cases
- Advise the association on ethical issues related to its core strategies and priorities
- Advising the AMEK Council on steps to be taken to establish a culture of integrity and honesty among the professionals
- Devise means of providing support to members in need
- Maintain a diary of social events of members
- Engaging with regulatory bodies, industry groups, advisers and other stakeholders over ethical issues.
- Advise the association on matters pertaining to ethical and welfare issues that arise from scientific and technological progress in the Healthcare Technology and ethical issues of interest or concern to the profession
- Maintain the confidentiality of documents and, where appropriate, committee deliberations
Membership
The five (5) members of the committee are equal and share responsibility for the work of the committee. The committee comprises:
- The members are appointed by the AMEK Council on the basis of interest, experience and expertise.
- Chair: AMEK Council shall appoint
| NAME | STATION | REMARKS | CONTACTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Karbolo | Moi Teachning and Referall Hospital (MTRH) | Chairman | 0722911215 |
| 2 | Antony Muriuki | Nairobi Women | Member | 0721 348007 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Kamusa | Vihiga County | Member | 0724 551483 |
| 4 | Sellah Aseso | Machakos County | Member | 0715 024776 |
| 5 | Jaffer Kalama | National Govt | Member | 0720 306521 |
Term: 3 years but subject to review from time to time
Quorum: 3 voting members
Secretariat: AMEK Headquarters
Meetings: At least twice per year, and teleconferences as required
Distribution of minutes: Members of the committee, the AMEK Council and the Regional Representatives whenever appropriate.
HEAD OF COMMITTEES
MARVIN NANDWA – 0728 460365
AMEK VICE CHAIRMAN
All committee Chairmen shall be reporting and updating the Vice Chairman who will then be briefing the Council and advising the Council on the progress of the Committees.
In case a decision to be arrived at requires voting in any of the Committees the AMEK Chairman, vice Chairman and the Secretary General CANNOT participate in voting.