REGULATION NO. 2000/10
UNMIK/REG/2000/10
3 March 2000
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General,
Pursuant to the authority given to him under United Nations
Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999)
of 10 June 1999,
Taking into account United Nations Interim
Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) Regulation No. 1999/1 of 25 July 1999,
as amended, on the Authority of the Interim Administration in Kosovo and UNMIK Regulation
No. 2000/1 of 14 January 2000 on the Kosovo Joint Interim Administrative
Structure,
For the purpose of establishing the Administrative
Department of Health and Social Welfare,
Hereby promulgates the following:
Section 1
1.1 The
Administrative Department of Health and Social Welfare (hereinafter “the
Department”) is hereby established.
1.2 The
Department shall be responsible for the overall management of matters relating
to health and social welfare in Kosovo.
1.3 The
Department shall implement the policy guidelines formulated by the Interim
Administrative Council in the field of health and social welfare.
2.1 The
Department may make policy recommendations to the Interim Administrative
Council through the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Civil
Administration concerning, inter alia:
(a)
An
overall strategy for the development of non-discriminatory, efficient,
transparent and accountable health care and social welfare in Kosovo,
respectful of human dignity, and addressing the needs of vulnerable groups and
other persons within the population who may be at risk;
(b)
The
infrastructure relating to health and social welfare including, but not limited
to, hospitals, medical clinics, and institutions for children, aged persons and
persons with disabilities;
(c)
The
regulatory framework for health care and social welfare, including the setting
of standards to be maintained, and the preparation of regulations; and
(d)
Prevention,
monitoring and control of health and social problems.
2.2 The
Department shall:
(a)
Implement
the strategy and policies for the development and provision of health care and
social welfare, within the framework of the Kosovo Consolidated Budget;
(b)
Co-ordinate
with other Administrative Departments on matters pertaining to health and
social welfare;
(c)
Monitor
the health and social welfare situation, and implement appropriate measures as
required;
(d)
Oversee
adherence to standards, including, where appropriate, conducting inspections
and other services, for which fees may be charged;
(e)
Develop
infrastructure and human resources to meet the health and social welfare needs
of the population;
(f)
Regulate
and monitor pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment, and radioactive
material related to medical uses;
(g)
Co-ordinate
activities of international and governmental agencies and non-governmental
organizations in order to promote the coherent development and implementation
of health and social welfare policies;
(h)
Encourage
community participation and the development of community initiatives and
activities related to health care and social welfare;
(i)
Develop
and implement a system of social insurance;
(j)
Provide
financial assistance, to the extent possible, to families and individuals in
need;
(k)
Design
and implement a fully-operational management information system so that all
decisions, policies and processes in the health and social welfare sector rest
upon a sound and up-to-date basis of accurate data; and
(l)
Perform
such functions as are ancillary to those set out above in this section and are
assigned to the Department by the Deputy Special Representative of the
Secretary-General for Civil Administration.
Section 3
Co-Heads of the Department, under the supervision of
the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Civil
Administration, shall be jointly responsible for:
(a)
Managing
the Department and ensuring that the functions entrusted to it are implemented;
(b)
Staffing,
organizing and administering the Department and issuing administrative
instructions and operating guidelines on any matters pertaining to the
functions of the Department; and
(c)
The
effective and efficient management of resources provided to the Department from
the Kosovo Consolidated Budget or from any other source.
Section 4
Co-Heads of the Department shall:
(a)
Implement
non-discriminatory personnel policies designed to ensure that the composition
of the staff of the Department reflects the multi-ethnic character of Kosovo;
(b)
Endeavour
to ensure equitable gender balance in all areas and levels within the
Department; and
(c)
Ensure
that all recruitment is based on professional qualifications, effective
credentialing, competence and merit.
Section 5
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General
may issue administrative directions in connection with the implementation of
the present regulation.
Section 6
The present regulation shall supersede any provision
in the applicable law which is inconsistent with it.
Section 7
The present regulation shall enter into force on 3
March 2000.
Bernard Kouchner
Special Representative of the Secretary-General