Governance Structures
Transparent, accountable, and professional leadership for SSHIA
Our Governance Framework
The South Sudan Health Informatics Association is governed by a clear, transparent, and accountable structure designed to ensure effective leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence. Our governance framework comprises four distinct bodies, each with defined roles and responsibilities that together provide comprehensive oversight of the Association's affairs.
This structure reflects SSHIA's core values of accountability, transparency, and professionalism — ensuring that the Association is led with integrity and in the best interests of its members and the communities it serves.
Advisory Board (AB)
The Advisory Board functions as an advisory mechanism to the Chairperson and Members of the Board of Trustees. It provides strategic guidance, expert counsel, and high-level oversight to ensure that SSHIA's leadership is informed by the best available expertise and experience.
The Advisory Board is composed of four senior professionals drawn from key sectors:
Board of Trustees (BOT)
The Board of Trustees is the administrative body that runs the affairs of the Association. It holds ultimate accountability for SSHIA's strategic direction, financial stewardship, and organisational integrity.
The BOT is comprised of the Founding Members of the Association and other non-founding members who are selected or recruited to the board based on their expertise, experience, and commitment to SSHIA's mission.
Executive Committee (EC)
The Executive Committee members are the employees of the Association who implement projects and programmes on behalf of SSHIA under the supervision of the Chairperson or Secretary General.
The EC is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of SSHIA, translating the strategic direction set by the Board of Trustees into concrete activities, programmes, and outcomes.
General Assembly (GA)
The General Assembly is the supreme legislative body of the Association. It represents the collective voice of all SSHIA members and holds the highest authority in matters of constitutional change, strategic direction, and major organisational decisions.
The General Assembly meets regularly to review the Association's performance, approve major decisions, and ensure that SSHIA remains accountable to its membership and true to its mission and values.
Governance Principles & Commitments
Engage With SSHIA's Governance
As a member, you have a voice in how SSHIA is governed. Join us and participate in the General Assembly, contribute to working groups, and help shape the future of digital health in South Sudan.