Lecture #3b

Key Government Documents

  • Overview of the role and function of various services provided by:

    • Provincial Health Services

    • District Health Services

    • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

    • Community Groups

  • Presented by: Mr. Yagahe

Roles and Guidance for Health Facility Managers

  • As Officer in Charge (OIC) of a Health Facility, managers are guided by crucial key government documents, including:

    • Constitution or Legislation

    • Organic Law

    • National Health Administration Act

    • Public Sector Management Act

    • Public Finance Management Act

    • General Orders

    • National Health Plan

Management Practices and Guidelines

  • Operational practices for health facility managers are dictated by:

    • Organic Law

    • National Health Administration Act

  • These documents outline:

    • Management of resources

    • Asset and equipment management

    • Staff management

Importance of Key Legal Documents

  • Many actions and responsibilities of health managers are determined by:

    • Governing Acts

    • Relevant documents

Constitution of Papua New Guinea

  • Significant document that informs governance, featuring:

    • 5 National Goals and Directives:

      • Integral Human Development

      • Equality and Participation

      • National Sovereignty and Self Reliance

      • Natural Resources and Environment

      • Papua New Guinean Ways

Structure of the Constitution

  • The constitution includes 13 parts covering a range of topics:

    • National legal system

    • Basic principles of government

    • Citizenship

    • Role of the Head of State

    • Structure of the National Government

    • State Services

    • Supervision and Control

    • Constitutional Office Holders and Institutions

    • Emergency Powers

    • Miscellaneous provisions

    • Constitutional Review

    • Immediate and Transitional Powers

Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Government

  • Developed in response to public calls for reforms in the Provincial Government System.

  • Approved as an Act for Provincial and Local Level Governments (LLGs).

  • Based on constitutional principles and emphasizes shared functions between provinces and LLGs.

National Health Administration Act 1997

  • This Act provides the framework for the administration of health services, focusing on:

    • Decentralization aligned with the Organic Law

  • Mandated by the National Parliament, operational upon Head of State's notification.

National Health Plan (NHP)

  • The NHP serves as the main governing policy document for the health sector in PNG.

  • Sixth iteration since 1974, guiding policy directions and priority areas for investment within health.

  • Aims to unify efforts in reversing adverse health indicators across PNG.

  • Key compliance elements include:

    • Constitution adherence

    • Health standards

    • Roles of Provincial and District Health Boards

    • Health functions management

    • Financial planning and information management

    • Procedures for health function applications

Provincial Health Authorities Act 2007

  • Supports integral human development by improving public health standards.

  • Establishes provincial health partnerships and provincial health authorities, outlining their functions and powers.

Public Service Management Act 1995

  • Governs appointment and employment conditions within the Public Services Commission as per constitutional sections.

  • Enforces proper organizational structures and function provisions required for public service governance.

Objectives of Public Finances Management Act 1995

  • Focuses on the management of public finances in both Provincial and Local-level Governments.

  • Aims to ensure compliance with necessary laws and regulations of public resource management.