Sierra Leone Health Service Commission Act, 2011
An Act establishing the Health Service Commission to manage the human resources of the public health service in Sierra Leone.
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Summary
The Sierra Leone Health Service Commission Act, 2011 establishes the Health Service Commission to manage the human resources of the public health sector — the appointment, deployment, promotion, discipline and conditions of service of health workers.
The Act provides for the Commission's establishment, composition and functions, giving it responsibility for the professional management of the health workforce separate from the general civil service. It aims to improve the recruitment, distribution, performance and retention of health personnel and thereby the delivery of health services.
Main provisions
- Establishes the Health Service Commission.
- Provides for its composition and functions.
- Manages the appointment, deployment and promotion of health workers.
- Provides for the discipline and conditions of service of health staff.
- Aims to improve the management and retention of the health workforce.