PHIG is governed by an independent Board and works under 47 institutional policies aligned with the requirements of the United Nations, the European Union, the World Bank, EBRD and US Government funders. This page is the public entry point to our governance framework.
PHIG Institutional Policy Manual — Consolidated edition, September 2026All PHIG policies and procedures applied since 2011, reviewed and synchronised: 47 policies, donor compliance crosswalk and 11 annexes (62 pages)
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Board
| Name | Role on the Board | Credentials and affiliation | ORCID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD | Chair | Professor, David Tvildiani Medical University; Editor-in-Chief, Georgian Medical Journal | 0000-0001-7609-4515 |
| Prof. Irine Pkhakadze, MD, PhD | Member | Professor, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi; Managing Editor, Georgian Medical Journal | 0009-0003-8699-2919 |
| Dr. Tamar Kraveishvili, MD | Member | Public Health Institute of Georgia; epidemiology and quality of care; Georgian Medical Journal editorial board | 0009-0009-2473-2568 |
| Dr. Sofio Kutateladze, MD | Member | Public Health Institute of Georgia; healthcare quality, accreditation and clinical trials; Georgian Medical Journal advisor | 0009-0005-2121-1012 |
| Dr. Teona Varshalomidze, MD | Member | Credentials confirmed: Public Health Institute of Georgia; Accreditation Canada advisor and international surveyor (since 2025) | — |
Full governance rules: Policy 36 — Governance and Board Charter.
Management and focal points
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Ioseb Demetrashvili | Head of Administration |
| Irakli Pshinashvili | Ethics and Compliance Officer; Financial Crimes Focal Point |
| Sulkhan Inaishvili | Safeguarding and People Lead; PSEAH and Child Safeguarding Focal Point |
| Tamar Talakvadze | Data Protection Officer; Research Integrity Officer; Security Focal Point |
The 47 policies
| No. | Policy | Area | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Code of Conduct and Ethics | Governance and integrity | Head of Administration |
| 2 | Conflict of Interest | Governance and integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 3 | Delegation of Authority and Signatures | Governance and integrity | Head of Administration |
| 4 | Gift Acceptance, Donor Due Diligence and Commercial Independence | Governance and integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 5 | Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption | Financial integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 6 | Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing | Financial integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 7 | Sanctions and Prohibited Parties Screening | Financial integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 8 | Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) | Safeguarding and people | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 9 | Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk | Safeguarding and people | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 10 | Combating Trafficking in Persons | Safeguarding and people | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 11 | Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Gender Equality | Safeguarding and people | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 12 | Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace | Safeguarding and people | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 13 | Whistleblowing and Non-Retaliation | Reporting and accountability | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 14 | Incident Reporting, Investigation and Management | Reporting and accountability | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 15 | Disclosure of Incidents to Donors | Reporting and accountability | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 16 | Data Protection and Privacy | Information, safety and risk | Data Protection Officer |
| 17 | Safety, Security and Duty of Care | Information, safety and risk | Head of Administration |
| 18 | Research Ethics and Integrity | Quality, science and communication | Research Integrity Officer |
| 19 | Editorial Independence and Publication Ethics | Quality, science and communication | GMJ Editor-in-Chief |
| 20 | Public Health Communication and Information Integrity | Quality, science and communication | Head of Administration |
| 21 | Procurement and Value for Money | Financial integrity | Head of Administration |
| 22 | Financial Management and Internal Control | Financial integrity | Head of Administration |
| 23 | Grants Management and Sub-award Monitoring | Financial integrity | Head of Administration |
| 24 | Cost Allowability, Cost Allocation and Timekeeping | Financial integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 25 | Travel and Per Diem | Financial integrity | Head of Administration |
| 26 | Asset, Equipment and Property Management | Financial integrity | Head of Administration |
| 27 | Human Resources, Recruitment and Staff Conduct Procedures | Safeguarding and people | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 28 | Environmental and Social Safeguards | Environment and donor requirements | Head of Administration |
| 29 | Feedback, Complaints and Grievance Mechanism | Reporting and accountability | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 30 | Lobbying, Political Activity and Advocacy | Environment and donor requirements | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 31 | Records Management and Retention | Information, safety and risk | Head of Administration |
| 32 | Information Technology and Cybersecurity | Information, safety and risk | Data Protection Officer |
| 33 | Branding, Marking and Donor Visibility | Environment and donor requirements | Head of Administration |
| 34 | Risk Management and Business Continuity | Information, safety and risk | Head of Administration |
| 35 | Transparency and Public Disclosure | Reporting and accountability | Head of Administration |
| 36 | Governance and Board Charter | Governance and integrity | Chair of the Board |
| 37 | Internal Audit and Oversight | Governance and integrity | Board Audit and Risk lead |
| 38 | Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) | Quality, science and communication | Research Integrity Officer |
| 39 | Accountability to Affected People | Reporting and accountability | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 40 | Partnership and Localisation | Quality, science and communication | Head of Administration |
| 41 | Consultants, Volunteers and Interns | Safeguarding and people | Safeguarding and People Lead |
| 42 | Occupational Health, Safety and Staff Wellbeing | Safeguarding and people | Head of Administration |
| 43 | Intellectual Property, Open Access and Data Sharing | Quality, science and communication | Research Integrity Officer |
| 44 | Environmental Sustainability and Climate | Environment and donor requirements | Head of Administration |
| 45 | Tax Compliance and Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion | Financial integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 46 | Cash, Advances and Banking Procedures | Financial integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |
| 47 | Policy Development, Approval and Review | Governance and integrity | Ethics and Compliance Officer |