The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has inaugurated a 10-member Entity Tender Committee (ETC) to reinforce transparency,

accountability and efficiency in its procurement processes.
The committee was sworn in at a brief ceremony at the Fund’s secretariat in Accra, with Board Member and legal practitioner Nelly Bernice Wallace administering the oath of office. The inauguration marks a key milestone in strengthening the Fund’s governance framework as it expands its operations.
Charged to Protect the Public Purse
Delivering her address, the Administrator of GMTF, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, who also chairs the newly constituted committee, urged members to discharge their duties with diligence and strict adherence to established procurement regulations.
She reminded the committee that their work would directly influence the credibility and performance of the Fund.
“Uphold integrity, fairness and professionalism in every decision that this committee will make,” she charged, stressing that procurement decisions must always reflect value for money and compliance with the law.
Backed by Law and Diverse Expertise
The 10-member committee comprises representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, GMTF, the Ghana Medical Association and the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply. The diverse composition is intended to provide technical depth and balanced oversight in procurement approvals and evaluations.
Ms. Darko-Opoku highlighted that the committee’s mandate is guided by the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended by Act 914, which places significant responsibility on Entity Tender Committees to review procurement plans, approve submissions and ensure strict compliance with statutory requirements.
She described the ETC as central to institutional governance, noting that public procurement remains one of the most critical functions within any public institution.
Strategic Role in Fund’s Performance
According to the Administrator, GMTF will rely extensively on procurement to implement critical health-related projects, acquire essential goods and services and sustain operational efficiency.
“The effectiveness of this committee will therefore have a direct impact on our performance indicators and our ability to fulfil our mandate to the public,” she stated.
Expressing confidence in the professional backgrounds of the members, she said their collective expertise positions the committee to significantly strengthen the Fund’s procurement oversight system.
On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff, Ms. Darko-Opoku congratulated the members on their appointment and encouraged them to approach their responsibilities with dedication and unwavering integrity.
With the inauguration of the 10-member Entity Tender Committee, GMTF has signaled a renewed commitment to sound financial management and transparent procurement practices as it advances its mission in Ghana’s health sector.