The Center for Health Analytics in Africa is governed by a board of directors, which is responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing the performance, and ensuring the accountability of the center. The board consists of representatives from AEF, AEFID, and other development partners. The board meets at least four times a year and operates according to the terms of reference and the code of conduct established by AEFID.
The board delegates the day-to-day management and operation of the center to the executive director, who is appointed by the board and reports to the board. The executive director leads and manages a team of staff, consultants, and volunteers who work on the various activities and projects of the centre. The executive director also liaises and coordinates with the health stakeholders, such as policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and communities, who are involved in or benefit from the center’s work.
The center has an advisory committee, which provides independent and expert advice and guidance to the board and the executive director on the technical and strategic aspects of the center’s work. The advisory committee consists of eminent and experienced individuals from various fields and sectors related to health data and analytics. The advisory committee meets at least twice a year and operates according to the terms of reference and the code of conduct established by AEFID.
The center adheres to the principles and standards of good governance, such as accountability, transparency, integrity, stewardship, efficiency, and leadership. The center follows the policies and procedures of AEFID, as well as the relevant laws and regulations of the countries and regions where it operates. The center also conducts regular audits and evaluations of its activities and projects, and reports on its achievements and challenges to the board, the partners, and the public.