The government has moved to privatise the National Kidney Foundation (N.K.F.) of Samoa.
The decision is revealed in a report by Health and Social Services, Internal Affairs, Community and Social Development Committee (H.S.S.I.A.C.S.D.) to Parliament.
A copy of the report obtained by the Samoa Observer outlines that the Committee sees the move as a way forward towards more efficiency of services provided.
“The Government believes that the N.K.F. has grown to the stage where it can now be privatised,” the report reads.
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“The Committee noted that as for the recruitment of staff, there will no longer be any involvement or consultation with the Public Service Commission.
“It was noted that in previous years most of its staff would be seconded either from the Health Services or Private Sector.
“The management has expressed its sincere gratitude towards this, as it authorises the provisions for the Board of Directors together with the employment of permanent management and staff.”
The Committee comprises of Chairperson, Gatoloaifaana Amataga Gidlow with the deputy Chairperson being Aeau P. Leavaiseeta. The members include Motuopuaa U. AisoliVaai, Ifopo Matia Filisi, Aveau Nikotemo Palamo, So’oalo Mene, Alo Fulifuli Taveuveu and, Committee Clerk, Torrey Unoi.
Part of the report reads below:
3. STANDING ORDERS 171: In compliance with Standing Orders 171, it shall be the duty of the Health and Social Services, Internal Affairs, Community and Social Development Committee: (a). To consider any bill, petition or other matter referred by the Assembly or pursuant to these Standing Orders; and such Estimates or review of ministerial performance as maybe referred by the Finance and Expenditure Committee; (b). To examine the policy, administration and expenditure of the ministries and associated government organizations related to health, housing and social services, internal affairs, community and social development.
4. BILL CONSIDERED. National Kidney Foundation of Samoa Amendment Bill 2013. The Health & Social Services, Internal Affairs, Community and Social Development Committee considered the National Kidney Foundation of Samoa Amendment Bill 2013 pursuant to the Instruction issued by the Assembly on the 25th of January 2014.
5. PROCEEDINGS: The Committee invited oral or written submissions from the public regarding the Bill through public notice broadcasted on Television (S.Q.B. TV 1) and radio (2AP). The Committee also sought assistance from the following officials during the course of its deliberations:- ASSISITANCE (S.O. 156): NationaKidnevFoundation of Samoa: Mulipola Roger Hazelman - General Manager Marvin Margraff - Manager Corporate Services
6. FINDINGS: The purpose of the Bill is to amend the provisions of the National Kidney Foundation of Samoa Act 2005 (“Principal Act”) in relation to the Board of Directors. The Government has moved to privatize the National Kidney Foundation of Samoa as it sees it as a way forward for more efficiency of its services provided. The Committee noted that as for the recruitment of Staff, there will no longer be any involvement or consultation with the Public Service Commission. It was noted that in previous years most of its staff would be seconded either from the Health Services or Private sector. The Management has expressed its sincere gratitude towards this, as it authorizes the provisions for the Board of Directors together with the employment of permanent management and staff. The Government believes that the National Kidney Foundation has grown to the stage where it can now be privatized.
7. CONSIDERATION IN DETAIL OF THE BILL: The Committee considered the Bill in detail and was satisfied with all the provisions therein except for the Amendment as recommended below.
AMENDMENTS 1. Clause 8(1)1a): Insert “who is appointed by cabinet in consultation with the Board” after the word “Foundation” thus the new clause reads:- “8. Staff— (1) The staff of the Foundation consists of the following: (a) A General Manger of the Foundation who is appointed by the cabinet in consultation with the Board. 2. Clause 8(2): Delete the current subsection 8(2)and replace with the following: “(2) The Board may appoint suitably qualified persons on terms as it thinks appropriate under subsection (1)(b) and (c)”
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