Administrative branch

The administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health includes several independent institutions and agencies, which implement the ministry’s objectives in society and participate in Government Programme projects.

Some of the independent institutions and agencies produce research data for bill drafting and as a basis for social and health policies and decision-making. Some of the government agencies act as licence and supervisory authorities.

In addition, there are several advisory committees and boards in its administrative branch.

The ministry coordinates activities in the administrative branch through a management group comprised of the top management of the ministry, agencies and institutions.

The ministry signs a four-year performance agreement with the following agencies and institutions:

• Regional State Administrative Agencies (social and health services, labour protection)Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea)Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health ValviraLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK)Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Finnish Institute for Health and WelfareLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health TTLLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Social Security Appeal Board (In Finnish)Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab

The agreements and their implementation are reviewed annually. Documents concerning performance guidance in the administrative branch:

• Operational and financial planning and monitoring (In Finish)

Other operators in the administrative branch of the ministry include:

• Alko OyLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Employment FundLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Finnish Centre of PensionsLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Social Insurance Institution of Finland KelaLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• The Finnish Work Environment FundLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• The Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA)Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab

Appeal Boards

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the preparation of legislation on the following appeal boards:

• Social Security Appeal Board (In Finnish)Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Employee Pensions Appeal Board Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Accident Appeal Board Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
• Accident Investigation Board (In Finnish)Link to an external websiteOpens in a new tab

Organisation of the administrative sector of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

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