Executive Managers

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Authority and the provision of technical advice and guidance in matters of policy.

Works in collaboration with the Managing Director in planning and establishing policies and objectives of the PHA in accordance with Board directives and organizational bye laws and regulations

Principal advisor to the Managing Director on health, medical and environmental matters. Responsibilities for Medical personnel to be collaborative as opposed to line authority

Principal advisor to the Managing Director on financial matters and responsible for the development of the Financial Management System of the PHA

Develop comprehensive audit programs and conduct audits of assigned functional areas in the PHA

Management of legal affairs with respect to the legal details that define the PHA, the rights of patients and employees, and the rules of operation for public hospitals within The Bahamas

Provide corporate leadership for the organization’s planning function and to develop and gain commitment for integrated health care strategies and plans which meet the needs of internal as well as external customers of the government’s health care system.

Responsible for the general direction and coordination of personnel management functions, including employee labour relations which are supportive of a productive workforce

Provide corporate coordination and leadership to Materials Management Directorate and Bahamas National Drug Agency; coordination of projects through the Capital Development Unit

Responsible for the direct oversight of all Risk and Safety Management activities within institutions of the PHA to include the development, implementation and coordination of a system-wide program designed to support quality improvement efforts and the strategic plan of the organization; provide support regarding regulatory and compliance standards, drafting, research, claims management and litigation at all levels of the Authority; liaise with Ministry of Health as necessary on Risk and Safety.

Responsible for the Authority's internal and external communications and is principally involved with strategic communications planning and messaging, setting and maintaining industry standards for communications, enhancing the PHA Brand and realizing maximum productivity and efficiency.

Manage hospital based and airport emergency medical services; integrated E-919 emergency dispatch system for fire, police and ambulance; coordinate Family Island First Responder Programme

Serve all public sector hospitals, community clinics and public health programmes with respect to the procurement, warehousing and distribution of medical / surgical supplies and other related equipment and materials

Advises the Managing Director on nursing matters, deals with the Ministry of Health on nursing matters which have national implication and impacts the PHA