Overview
- Act: Public Health Officers (Training, Registration and Licensing) Act, Cap. 253G
- Formed: 2015
- CEO: Mr. Peter Mwadziwe
The Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC) in Kenya is mandated to oversee the training, registration, and licensing of public health officers and technicians. Established under the Public Health Officers and Technicians Act, it aims to ensure compliance with professional standards and promote ethical practices in the public health sector. The council engages in capacity building, regulatory oversight, and advising the government on public health matters, ultimately striving to improve health service delivery across the country.
CEO: Mr. Peter Mwadziwe
Peter Mwadziwe, the CEO of the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC), holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public
Health and a Master’s in Public Health. He brings over ten years of experience in public health policy, emphasizing regulatory
compliance and the promotion of ethical standards in public health practice. Mwadziwe has been instrumental in enhancing training programs and ensuring the professional development of public health officers and technicians in Kenya.
Management Team
Peter Mwadziwe
CEO
Amina Kogo
Director Admin & Planning
Boech Wasike
Registration & Licensing
Thomas Maera
Standards & Compliance
Millicent Matimbai
Internship Officer
Nahashon Echoto
Finance
Board of Governors
Vivian Mmbone
Chairperson
Tom Odhong’
Vice Chairperson
Getrude Rapongo
Member
Oyoo Titus
Member
Stella Juma
Member
Functions
- Regulation of Practice: Supervises the practice of public health officers and technicians to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Training and Education: Oversees the training and accreditation of institutions offering public health courses.
- Licensing: Issues licenses to qualified public health professionals, ensuring they meet the necessary criteria.
- Professional Development: Promotes continuous professional development and ethics among public health officers and technicians.
- Advisory Role: Provides advice to the government on matters related to public health practice and policy.
- Research Promotion: Encourages research in public health to improve health outcomes.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitors the implementation of public health programs and evaluates their effectiveness.
- Public Awareness: Enhances public awareness regarding the roles and responsibilities of public health professionals.
- Collaboration: Collaborates with local and international health organizations to enhance public health delivery.
- Complaint Handling: Addresses complaints and disciplinary issues related to public health practitioners.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- KMTC Grounds Old Mbagathi Road- Off Ngong Road
- P.O. Box 38990-00623, Nairobi, Kenya
- info@photc.org
- 0202398646