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The Registrar of Medical Schemes is also the Chief
Executive of the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS). S/he is responsible for
carrying out the executive functions of the CMS, aided by a staff complement of
approximately 80 people. The CMS is based in Hatfield, Pretoria. While Council
members formulate the overall strategy and policy of the CMS, the Registrar and
his/her executive management team are responsible for the day-to-day decisions
and management of staff. The Registrar's position is currently vacant following
the departure of Mr Patrick Masobe in February 2009 and Mr Patrick Matshidze in
November 2009. Mr Matshidze was appointed acting Registrar following Mr
Masobe's departure. The Minister of Health appointed Mr Craig Burton-Durham,
Head of our Legal Unit, as acting Registrar in November 2009. He is responsible
for overseeing the overall strategic direction and leadership of the CMS. As
the Accounting Officer of the CMS, he also has ultimate responsibility for the
financial management of the organisation and compliance with the Public Finance
Management Act up to the time when a permanent Registrar is appointed.
The
office performs the following duties:
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While
the Council formulates overall strategy and policy, the
Registrar and his executive managers are responsible for day
to day decisions and management of staff.
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As
the accounting officer of the Council, the Registrar has
ultimate responsibility for financial management of Council
and compliance with the Public Finance Management
Act.
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The
development of strategic alliances and cooperation with key
stakeholders
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The
coordination of all the various cost centres activities
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Inform
public and stakeholders and the media of the work of CMS
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Promote
image of the Registrar, the staff and the work of the
Council
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Promote
understanding of medical schemes environment by trustees,
beneficiaries and the public
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