MACHS structure overseeing Community Service is chaired by the Dean, and Vice Dean the Committee comprises representation from all MACHS Department will be coopted, as required

• Planning and Implementation

• Monitoring

• Evaluation

• Improvement & follow up

Each Faculty member has its own departmental Committee on Community Service, consist of all faculties (the composition of which is at the discretion of the individual Faculty, and whose role is to promote, support and document community service activities within that Faculty).

There is a Centralized Community Service Committee for the management of Community Service.

Notwithstanding the stipulation that this policy applies to all community service activities undertaken by staff and students of the MACHS, the Center of Community Service Committee will be directly responsible for the following activities:

• Maintain Community-MACHS Partnerships

• Establish and document a reporting system

• Develop tools and guidelines for Community Service activities

• Train and support staff and students on Community Service-related Matters

Ensure the safety measures (e.g. fair infection control) and equitable distribution of resources geared towards Community Service activities across Faculties

Ensure Student Community Based Research is guided by both Faculties and the Center.

Community service that is undertaken on a volunteer basis by Faculty member’s students is also supported as a means to demonstrate a sense of social responsibility among the student population The MACHS will actively engage its student population in the advancement of Community Service as an integral component of its core business and of their development as responsible citizens. Through Centre for Community Service Committee, Faculties Student and, Representative Council and other student organizations will be afforded opportunities to inform Community Service,

It is the responsibility of each student to take ownership of their learning during their service with the communities.

Students should ensure that they understand what is expected from them before they go to communities.

Students should make sure that they know who to contact in the case of emergency or when a need arises.

Students should observe culture and practices, policies of where they are doing their voluntary work which should be reports approved by supervising practitioners /faculty members mentors or supervisors. They should compile a portfolio of evidence to reflect their experience.

MACHS Administration and Professional Development and Continuous Educational unit are providing and promote the Faculty and staff in participation of Educational activities conducted at MACHS or outside the Institution to enhance their learning skills, so that Faculty and staff can use the Learnt skills in providing better services to the community (see MACHS Policy of Professional & Development). The faculty members are competent and can create educational program that contribute to meeting the community needs. Below the main roles of Faculty/ lectures in preparing and implementing community service activity.

The faculty should prepare students properly before they undertake practical work by making sure that students understand the learning outcomes of the module.

A faculty should discuss how students will be trained and evaluated.

He or she should liaise with supervisors or mentors where students are attached to discuss issues of progress.

The faculty should be available and be on a standby in case students need his or her assistance.

Community Service provides the MACHS with unique opportunities to build a positive image by positioning itself as a leading comprehensive institution. It will therefore align its public relations and other marketing ventures with its community service initiatives and MACHS communication and marketing strategies.