An organization dedicated to supporting programs
Santé publique France is led by an acting director general, who is assisted by a deputy director, a scientific director, and a chief of staff.
The Divisions
Santé publique France is organized around scientific and cross-functional departments, as well as departments that provide support for its operations:
Scientific and cross-functional divisions:
Support Directorates:
A Quality and Risk Management Unit rounds out this structure.
A number of principles, all of which align with the agency’s ethical and professional philosophy, guide its planning and operations. The first of these is to base the agency’s expertise and actions on sound evidence.
It also involves integrating into all programs the concept of a continuum among the major functions of public health (from knowledge generation to the development of prevention measures or responses to crisis situations). Furthermore, Santé publique France places a strong emphasis on prevention and health promotion in its programs and promotes democracy by engaging with society, particularly through participatory approaches. Finally, the local and regional dimension of its work—which is of paramount importance—is strengthened through the presence of regional offices in the various territories.
Organizational Chart of Santé publique France
Our Governance Bodies
The governance of Santé publique France is based on a founding principle of openness and dialogue, which ensures collective expertise and transparency. It is organized around four councils.
The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of 33 members (including 9 government representatives), who are responsible for deciding on the agency’s major strategic directions, its program of activities, and the human and financial resources necessary for it to carry out its missions. The term of office for Board members is four years, renewable once.
The Scientific Council
The Scientific Council consists of 27 members, responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the agency’s scientific policy. Members are appointed upon the recommendation of our Director General for a four-year term, renewable by decision of the Chair of the Board of Directors, following the Board of Directors’ approval of the list of members.
The Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee
The Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee consists of 7 members responsible for ensuring compliance with the ethical and professional conduct rules applicable to the agency, its staff, and its occasional collaborators. Its members are appointed for a four-year term by decision of the Chair of the Board of Directors.
The Steering and Dialogue Committee
The Policy and Dialogue Committee consists of 10 to 20 members, responsible for articulating society’s expectations and concerns regarding public health. Its members are appointed for a four-year term, renewable once, by decision of the Chair of the Board of Directors.
