Advantages of being a SORK Member
SORK acts as a link, channeling information concerning the interests of Radiographers, news, events and updates among others, to and from members internationally. With the different projects and programs that SORK has adopted, locally and internationally, there are great learning opportunities for members, who are willing to take up such opportunities.
SORK provides the perfect grounds for Radiographers locally and internationally in terms of strengthening relationships, as well as Radiography as a profession.
The SORK members are able to participate in committees, workshops, seminars and conferences among others, where you are able to showcase ideas that you think need to be brought to the attention of
Radiographers globally.
How to become a Member of SORK To be a member of SORK, you need to:
- – Have completed a Radiography Course at an accredited and recognized College Internationally.
- – Be a continuing student, studying radiography
- – Be a corporate or an individual interested in the activities of Radiographers.
The National Secretariat
The National Secretariat of SORK is situated at Kenyatta Market, Golf course commercial centre building, second floor room 2.9 in Nairobi. Therein is a Resource Centre where there are numerous reading materials as well as computers with internet connection. These equipments are basically for research and study purposes. On-going students as well as other members of SORK find this centre useful for their thesis and research purposes throughout their learning years.
SORK Members
These are Radiographers or Interested Individuals who have registered with SORK and are of good standing with the Society. They own the Society and it is they who can dissolve it.
Consultative Forum
The Consultative Forum (CF) is the National Governing Council of the Society. It consists of the Council, Branch Chairpersons, Regional representatives where there are no established branches, Ex Officio Members Chief Radiographer Ministry of Health or appointee, Chief Radiographer(s) for Teaching Hospitals in the country or their representatives, the Director of public radiography training, and any other members in the industry on an invitation by the Council
Council
The Council consists of a maximum of eight members. These members are elected by the SORK Membership and are expected to serve for three years, after which another election is held. The Council is headed by a President who has under him, the 1st and 2nd Vice President, the Treasurer, the Honorary Secretary and a maximum of three and a minimum of two other additional members. The management and policy formulation of SORK is vested in the Council. The decisions and propositions of the Council are ratified by the Consultative forum and are binding to all SORK members. The Council collaborates with the Standing Committees to aid in the running of the Society.
The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (EC) consists of only three members. These are; the President, the Treasurer and the Honorary Secretary. They make decisions on urgent matters which may not wait until a Council meeting is convened. The decisions made are effected immediately, but are ratified in the next Council meeting.
The SORK Secretariat
In the National Secretariat, is headed by the Office Administrator. This team ensures the smooth everyday running of the Society, as well as assisting members of SORK. They are directly supervised by the Honorary Secretary, who also gives them guidance on the tasks that they are to perform.
Organizational Chart
