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A vacancy among its members will not affect the validity of the Council's proceedings.
A vacancy among its members will not affect the validity of the Council's proceedings.
True
A member of the Council who has an interest in a proposed contract must disclose it verbally to the other members.
A member of the Council who has an interest in a proposed contract must disclose it verbally to the other members.
False
A council member who violates the disclosure rule is liable to be promoted.
A council member who violates the disclosure rule is liable to be promoted.
False
The Council is required to create a committee for appointments and promotions.
The Council is required to create a committee for appointments and promotions.
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The Minister for Education determines the allowances paid to Council members.
The Minister for Education determines the allowances paid to Council members.
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The Council can appoint committees comprising of only members of the Council.
The Council can appoint committees comprising of only members of the Council.
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The Council needs the approval of the President to create new units within the service.
The Council needs the approval of the President to create new units within the service.
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The Disciplinary Committee is assigned by the Council only, without external influence.
The Disciplinary Committee is assigned by the Council only, without external influence.
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The Minister designates a member of the Service as Secretary to the Council, after consulting with the Director-General.
The Minister designates a member of the Service as Secretary to the Council, after consulting with the Director-General.
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The Deputy Director-General is appointed by the President, following advice from the Council in discussion with the Public Services Commission.
The Deputy Director-General is appointed by the President, following advice from the Council in discussion with the Public Services Commission.
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The Secretary is responsible for directing the business of the Council's meetings, but is not responsible for keeping minutes.
The Secretary is responsible for directing the business of the Council's meetings, but is not responsible for keeping minutes.
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The Secretary is accountable to the Council for actions taken under this section.
The Secretary is accountable to the Council for actions taken under this section.
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The Deputy Director-General's terms and conditions of service are specified in the Act of Parliament.
The Deputy Director-General's terms and conditions of service are specified in the Act of Parliament.
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The President can delegate the power of appointment under the Part, according to the Constitution.
The President can delegate the power of appointment under the Part, according to the Constitution.
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The Deputy Director-General reports to the Public Services Commission.
The Deputy Director-General reports to the Public Services Commission.
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The Deputy Director-General supervises the Service if the Director-General is in another country or unable to perform their duty.
The Deputy Director-General supervises the Service if the Director-General is in another country or unable to perform their duty.
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The Council may ignore directives given by the Minister.
The Council may ignore directives given by the Minister.
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Regional Health Committees are independently appointed, not under the purview of the Council.
Regional Health Committees are independently appointed, not under the purview of the Council.
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Directors of the Divisions are answerable to the Council.
Directors of the Divisions are answerable to the Council.
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A Regional Health Committee must ensure it has at least two representatives from local businesses.
A Regional Health Committee must ensure it has at least two representatives from local businesses.
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The Directors of the Divisions are appointed by the Council in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
The Directors of the Divisions are appointed by the Council in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
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The Council appoints the chair of the Regional Health Committee after consulting with the Regional Minister.
The Council appoints the chair of the Regional Health Committee after consulting with the Regional Minister.
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The President appoints all staff of the Service based upon advice from the Council, after consulting the Public Services Commission.
The President appoints all staff of the Service based upon advice from the Council, after consulting the Public Services Commission.
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The Council may hire consultants, based solely on a recommendation from the Director-General.
The Council may hire consultants, based solely on a recommendation from the Director-General.
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Each district will have a health professional known as the Regional Director of Health Service.
Each district will have a health professional known as the Regional Director of Health Service.
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A District Director must have a basic qualification in public health.
A District Director must have a basic qualification in public health.
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The President may delegate the power to appoint a District Director.
The President may delegate the power to appoint a District Director.
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A District Director is directly responsible to the Regional Director for all matters.
A District Director is directly responsible to the Regional Director for all matters.
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There are two compulsory divisions of service established by the council in each district: Clinical and Public Health.
There are two compulsory divisions of service established by the council in each district: Clinical and Public Health.
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The Regional Director directly establishes health areas in each district.
The Regional Director directly establishes health areas in each district.
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Each hospital within the Service has a medical supervisor.
Each hospital within the Service has a medical supervisor.
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In the temporary absence of a Medical Superintendent, a non senior health personnel at the hospital may perform the functions of the Medical Superintendent as directed by the regional director
In the temporary absence of a Medical Superintendent, a non senior health personnel at the hospital may perform the functions of the Medical Superintendent as directed by the regional director
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The Council and the Board of a Teaching Hospital are required to keep financial records, and these records must be in a format approved by the Auditor-General, according to the Act.
The Council and the Board of a Teaching Hospital are required to keep financial records, and these records must be in a format approved by the Auditor-General, according to the Act.
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The accounts of the Service and a Teaching Hospital must be audited by the Auditor-General within twelve months after the end of each financial year.
The accounts of the Service and a Teaching Hospital must be audited by the Auditor-General within twelve months after the end of each financial year.
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The internal auditor for the Service is appointed by the President and is answerable to the Director-General.
The internal auditor for the Service is appointed by the President and is answerable to the Director-General.
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A Teaching Hospital Board appoints its internal auditor, who is answerable to the Chief Finance Officer.
A Teaching Hospital Board appoints its internal auditor, who is answerable to the Chief Finance Officer.
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Internal auditors must prepare reports every three months and submit them to the Director-General or the Chief Administrator.
Internal auditors must prepare reports every three months and submit them to the Director-General or the Chief Administrator.
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The Director-General and Chief Administrator must send the internal audit reports to the Minister.
The Director-General and Chief Administrator must send the internal audit reports to the Minister.
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An annual report that covers the activities and operations of the Service or the Teaching Hospital has to be sent to the Minister within six months, after the end of the year.
An annual report that covers the activities and operations of the Service or the Teaching Hospital has to be sent to the Minister within six months, after the end of the year.
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The Minister must submit an annual report to Parliament with their comments within four months of receiving the annual reports.
The Minister must submit an annual report to Parliament with their comments within four months of receiving the annual reports.
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A liability existing between a state hospital and an individual before this Act will now be between the Service and that individual.
A liability existing between a state hospital and an individual before this Act will now be between the Service and that individual.
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The 'Board' refers to any health-related board established under this Act.
The 'Board' refers to any health-related board established under this Act.
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The pentecostal council is part of the Muslim religious group.
The pentecostal council is part of the Muslim religious group.
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Health personnel includes only medical doctors and nurses.
Health personnel includes only medical doctors and nurses.
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A health station includes hospitals funded by local government.
A health station includes hospitals funded by local government.
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A hospital, as defined in this Act, includes private, non-government funded institutions.
A hospital, as defined in this Act, includes private, non-government funded institutions.
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Primary health care focuses only on treating illnesses, not preventing them.
Primary health care focuses only on treating illnesses, not preventing them.
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The Ghana National Fire Service is not considered part of the security services in this Act.
The Ghana National Fire Service is not considered part of the security services in this Act.
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Study Notes
Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act - 1996 (Act 525)
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Section 1 - Establishment of Ghana Health Service:
- The Ghana Health Service (Service) is established by this Act.
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Section 2 - Membership of the Service:
- The Service includes:
- Health personnel employed by the Ministry of Health before the Act's effective date.
- Public officers (excluding health personnel) seconded or transferred to the Service.
- Public officers transferred to the Service.
- Other persons employed by the Service.
- The Service includes:
Section 3 - Objects and Functions of the Service
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Objects:
- Implement national health policies.
- Increase access to improved health services.
- Manage health resources prudently.
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Functions:
- Provide health services at community, subdistrict, district, and regional levels.
- Create technical guidelines aligned with Ministry standards.
- Plan, organize, and administer comprehensive health services, emphasizing primary care.
- Ensure equitable distribution of health facilities across rural and urban districts.
- Manage health institutions within the Service.
- Contract with teaching hospitals for patient referrals.
- Promote health, healthy lifestyles, and good health habits.
- Establish effective surveillance, disease prevention, and control mechanisms.
- Enhance health worker training through in-service and continuing education.
- Manage Service assets and properties efficiently.
- Determine charges for health services, with Ministerial approval.
- Perform other functions related to health promotion, protection, and restoration.
Section 4 - Governing Body of the Service (Ghana Health Service Council)
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Council Composition:
- Chairman with extensive management and administration experience (non-ministerial).
- Director-General of the Service.
- Representatives from the Ministry of Health, Finance, Education, Local Government and Rural Development, and Health Workers Union.
- Five additional members with relevant knowledge and experience, including at least two women.
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Council Functions:
- General control over Service management.
- Provide recommendations to the Minister for health care delivery policies and programs.
- Promote collaboration between the Ministry of Health, Teaching Hospitals, and the Service.
- Provide advice to the Minister on staff qualifications for the Service and other relevant matters.
Section 6 - Tenure of Office for Members of the Council
- Members (excluding ex-officio members) serve four-year terms, renewable for one additional term.
- Members can resign in writing to the President through the Minister.
- The President, in consultation with the Council of State, can remove a member.
- Vacancies occurring before term expiration are filled by appointment.
Other Sections (Sections 11-55)
- Sections outline the roles and responsibilities of various entities: Director-General, Deputy Director-General, Directors of Divisions, other staff, Secretaries, Committees (including Regional Health Committees and District Health Committees), Hospital Administrators, and hospital house management committee.
- These sections cover details of appointment processes, duties, and reporting structures.
Section 50 - Annual Estimates
- The Council and Teaching Hospital Boards submit detailed budget estimates to the Minister before the end of the financial year.
- The fiscal year for the Service and Teaching Hospitals aligns with the government's fiscal year.
Section 51 - Accounts and Audits
- The Service and Teaching Hospitals maintain accounts and records in a format approved by the Auditor-General.
- Audits of the accounts by the Auditor-General occur within six months of each financial year’s close.
Section 58 - Repeals
- The Hospital Administration Law, 1988 (P.N.D.C.L. 209), is repealed.
Section 55- Scope of the Service
- The service does not employ people from teaching hospitals or hospitals, clinics, etc., that the government funds.
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This quiz covers the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act of 1996, highlighting the establishment of the Service, its membership, and key objectives and functions. Test your understanding of the legislation aimed at improving national health policies and resource management.
