| Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. In 2003, diabetes caused 56% of new cases of kidney failure compared to 47% in 1998, representing a 20% increase in 5 years. |
| Committees of NKF |
Quick Links On This Page:Establishing Committees to Cover Key Areas of ManagementTo assist the Board in covering key areas of management and improve its oversight over management and its accountability to stakeholders, the Board has established 10 committees. All committees have written terms of reference which are approved by the Board. Minutes of committee meetings are provided to the Board. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30th September 2008 ) Back to TopAudit CommitteeThe Audit Committee, whose members were appointed for a term of 2 years, was formed in January 2006. Its primary function is to assist the Board in fulfilling the oversight and fiduciary responsibilities to act in the interest of NKF's members and stakeholders as a whole, in particular, in the areas of financial accountability and reporting. The Committee undertook the evaluation, selection and recommendation to the Board for the appointment of the external auditors, RSM Chio Lim, and the internal auditors, Baker Tilly TFWLCL. The Committee oversees and appraises the nature and extent of the audit process carried out by the internal auditors and the external auditors. It also reviews the findings of the internal and external auditors relating to their assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the significant internal controls, including operational and financial controls and compliance controls, and risk management processes and evaluated adherence to established policies, processes and practices. It also reviews the actions proposed to be taken by the management to address the findings of the auditors. The Committee also undertakes the review of the financial statements with the external auditors and recommended to the Board for approval. Chairman
Mr Ng Boon Yew Members
Mr Chay Yee Meng
Associate Professor Mak Yuen Teen Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee was appointed in March 2006 for a two-year term with its last member recruited in July 2006. The Finance Committee was instrumental in helping the NKF in the development of a proper set of accounting policies & procedures. Under its guidance, NKF has implemented its annual budgetary process for operating and capital expenditures. On a quarterly basis, the Finance Committee reviews NKF's financial performance. Any extra budgetary expenditure above the approval of management will be reviewed and recommended to the Board for proper endorsement. For proper transparency in purchasing activities, the Finance Committee also oversees the Tender Committee. Chairman
Mr Philip Tan Yuen Fah Members Mr Lim Joo Boon
Mr Alfred Shee Donor Relations CommitteeThe Donor Relations Committee was officially appointed in Jan 2009. Its main objective is to review and ensure that NKF has the appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Code of Governance “Good Fund-raising Practices”. It will also review and approve all fundraising programmes. Chairman
Mr Steven Chong Teck Sin Members
Mr Chew Hai Chwee
Mr Lai Kwok Kin
Mr William Yeoh Oon Siew Investment CommitteeThe Investment Committee was officially appointed in October 2006 for a two-year term. It recommends to the Board an investment policy to meet the investment objectives of the NKF. The Committee reviews the strategy and investment process to ensure that the interest of the NKF is best served. In line with the new capital guaranteed investment mandate, the Investment Committee has selected and recommended two Fund Managers, who were subsequently approved by the Board of Directors. Chairman
Mr Gan Seow Ann Members
Mr Lee Tiong Seng Mr Tan Keng Hock
Ms Tan Min Lan
Mr David Tan Wei-Son
Mr Kim Teo
Mr Lawrence Wong Liang Ying IT CommitteeThe IT Committee was set up as a one-time taskforce for the purpose of providing guidance to the NKF in its development of an IT framework that would meet its immediate as well as long term needs. Chairman
Mr Chay Yee Meng Members Mr Lim Joo Boon
Mr Teo Chin Seng Medical Advisory CommitteeThe Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) formed in September 2005 and renewable on a two yearly basis, advises the CEO on medical matters, including: patient care; the improvement of the NKF dialysis programme; the development of dialysis centres; patient education; training and education of medical and paramedical staff; organisation of medical conferences and workshops; and any other medical matters assigned by the CEO. The Committee will recommend to the NKF management the most cost-effective ways in managing patients with kidney failure and further promoting kidney transplantation. In the long run, this will translate to better outcomes and a higher quality of life for patients. Chairman
Associate Professor Evan Lee Advisor
Professor Woo Keng Thye
Members
Associate Professor Chan Choong Meng
Dr Adrian Liew Seng Teck
Dr Tan Seng Hoe
Professor A. Vathsala
Professor Yap Hui Kim Patient Appeal CommitteeThe Patient Appeal Committee was appointed for the period from September 2005 to December 2007 and subsequently renewable on a yearly basis. It assists in reviewing appeal cases of patients seeking financial and social assistance. These cases, which fall outside the NKF's standard approval criteria are referred to the Committee by the NKF's Department of Patient Advancement. The Committee provides unbiased assessments of such appeals and provides impartial recommendations to the NKF management. The Committee meets as and when the need arises to deliberate on all subsidy and social assistance appeals. It recommends to the NKF management to accept, reject or provide alternative solutions to the appellants. The Committee also reviews and recommends action to be taken against recalcitrant or non-compliant patients. From January 2006 to June 2007, the Committee reviewed 159 patient cases. Chairman
Dr Ling Sing Lin Vice-Chairman
Dr Emmanuel Shanta Members
Associate Professor Chew Suok Kai
Ms Hui Soh Heng
Ms Crystal Lim
Ms Jane Straaten
Ms Tay Poey Noy
Mr Yeo Say Ann Remuneration CommitteeThe Remuneration Committee, formed in February 2006 for a two-year term, exercises policy oversight of the Human Resource function in NKF. It ensures that the NKF has appropriate remuneration policies and decides on the remuneration of its Senior Executives which includes performance incentive plans and other compensations and benefits. During the financial year for 2006/2007, the Remuneration Committee reviewed the implementation of a revised wage structure for the clinical and non-clinical employees to ensure salary competitiveness; the basis and quantum for the performance bonus payment and annual salary increase; and the manpower establishment for 2006/2007 to ensure right sizing. Acting Chairman
Mr Gerard Ee Members
Mr Chua Hoe Sing Research CommitteeThe Research Committee, established in April 2007 for a three-year term, ensures good stewardship and accountability for the way the Research Fund is spent. The Committee also decides on the type of renal research to be funded and adopts guidelines for the amount of funding for a project and duration of funding as well as the provision of progress and final report of the project. In June 2007, suitable applicants were invited from the Restructured Hospitals and the National Centres in Singapore for the NKF Research Grant specifically for research in kidney disease. Chairman
Professor Woo Keng Thye Members
Associate Professor Chan Choong Meng
Dr Ho Chee Khun
Dr Grace Lee Siew Luan
Dr Mooppil Nandakumar
Dr Tan Han Khim
Dr Tan Seng Hoe
Professor Yap Hui Kim Tender CommitteeThe Tender Committee, formed on July 12, 2006 for a two-year term, is a sub-Committee of the Finance Committee of the Board. The Committee supports and advises the Finance Committee on the procurement process to obtain optimum value and that it is transparent and competitive. It reviews risk implications which may arise from the purchases and proposes measures to avoid or minimise such risks. The Committee also reviews conflict of interest, if any, during the procurement process. It independently evaluates the tender process for each purchase in excess of $500,000. Chairman
Mr Alfred Shee Members
Dr Stephen Chew
Mr Lee Ho Wah
Ms Phua Chiew Pheng
Dr Tan Seng Hoe Volunteer CommitteeThe Volunteer Committee was set up in October 2006. The term of office is 1+1 years, i.e. for one year and renewable on a yearly basis unless the member opts out. The Committee helps the Board in developing a Volunteer Programme so as to provide multiple volunteering opportunities for community participation and engagement for the benefit of needy kidney patients. It reviews the Programme's policies, guidelines and infrastructure and provides advice and recommendations. The Committee also helps advocate the Programme in the community and creates networking opportunities for the NKF volunteer team (staff) and volunteers. Through the Committee's networking efforts, many individuals, corporations and religious organisations have joined the NKF's Volunteer Programme such as NETS, SIM University and Singapore Youth Buddhist Mission, among others. Chairman
Mr Yatiman Yusof Members
Ms Siti Zainab Bujal
Ms Christina Lim
Mr Simon Neo Teck Koon
Ms Shirley Wong |