Dr Rachael Kaki Nyamai

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1211 to 1220 of 1311.

• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: However, the Ministry has no immediate plans to create a Directorate of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The approach taken by the Ministry in the creation of directorates is function-based and not cadre-based. This means several cadres performing related functions are grouped together to form a directorate. Following the release of the Executive Order No.2 of 2013, the specified mandates of Government Ministries, the Ministry carried out an evaluation of existing functions within the Ministry. Out of this exercise, four directorates were created based on broad policy mandates. Under this structure, the function of nutrition and dietetics is placed under the ... view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: However, the Ministry has no immediate plans to create a Directorate of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The approach taken by the Ministry in the creation of directorates is function-based and not cadre-based. This means several cadres performing related functions are grouped together to form a directorate. Following the release of the Executive Order No.2 of 2013, the specified mandates of Government Ministries, the Ministry carried out an evaluation of existing functions within the Ministry. Out of this exercise, four directorates were created based on broad policy mandates. Under this structure, the function of nutrition and dietetics is placed under the ... view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: The second issue he raised is reasons for the delay in setting up the said directorate since 2007. The Nutrition and Dieticians Act, 2007 does not make express provision for creation of the Directorate of Nutrition and Dietetics Services in the Ministry of Health. In fact, the overall aim of the Act is regulation of professional standards for nutritionists and dieticians vested in an executive council and not the determination of functional structures of the Ministry of Health or any other part thereof. That being the case, this talk of a delay in setting up the Directorate of Nutrition and ... view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: The second issue he raised is reasons for the delay in setting up the said directorate since 2007. The Nutrition and Dieticians Act, 2007 does not make express provision for creation of the Directorate of Nutrition and Dietetics Services in the Ministry of Health. In fact, the overall aim of the Act is regulation of professional standards for nutritionists and dieticians vested in an executive council and not the determination of functional structures of the Ministry of Health or any other part thereof. That being the case, this talk of a delay in setting up the Directorate of Nutrition and ... view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: He also seeks to know about allegations of discrimination in the scheme of service and promotions of nutritionists and dieticians as compared to other health professionals within the public health sector. Promotion is service-based on requirements in the specific schemes of service under which officers serve, and availability of approved vacancies and approval by the PSC. The Ministry, therefore, is not aware of the existence of any discriminatory practices in the administration of scheme of service for nutritionists compared to the schemes of service of other health professionals. view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: He also seeks to know about allegations of discrimination in the scheme of service and promotions of nutritionists and dieticians as compared to other health professionals within the public health sector. Promotion is service-based on requirements in the specific schemes of service under which officers serve, and availability of approved vacancies and approval by the PSC. The Ministry, therefore, is not aware of the existence of any discriminatory practices in the administration of scheme of service for nutritionists compared to the schemes of service of other health professionals. view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: I have finished and it is signed by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Health. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: I have finished and it is signed by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Health. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I would like to agree that hon. Nderitu was not invited to give further details on this. We wish to get hold of the documents that he asked for, so that we can enrich this Statement. I also would like to clarify to him the following: I pointed out that the Ministry is going to recruit the Director of Nutrition and Dietetics. I am going to pick the documents and we will give a further response to this. When I gave him a copy, he mentioned to me that there were some details that had been left ... view
• 26 Mar 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I would like to agree that hon. Nderitu was not invited to give further details on this. We wish to get hold of the documents that he asked for, so that we can enrich this Statement. I also would like to clarify to him the following: I pointed out that the Ministry is going to recruit the Director of Nutrition and Dietetics. I am going to pick the documents and we will give a further response to this. When I gave him a copy, he mentioned to me that there were some details that had been left ... view