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BVI Health Services Authority
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January 2, 2026 |
Job Description
The BVI Health Services Authority (a client-centered healthcare organization) invites qualified and professional applicants for the position of Board Secretary. The Board Secretary is responsible for providing administrative support to the Board, establishing and maintaining the records of the Authority, including the recording and distribution of minutes from meetings of the Board. Additionally, the Board Secretary will also work closely in alignment with the Chief Executive Officer in executing any assignment that may be assigned.
Responsibilities
1.Provides general administrative support to the Board.
2.Records and distributes minutes of the Board meetings in an accurate and timely manner.
3.Prepares the agenda for Board meetings in consultation with the Chairman of the Board.
4.Follow-up on decisions of the Board in consultation with the Chairman of the Board.
5.Administers the office of the Board including managing routine matters on a daily basis, prioritizing and organizing files and correspondence to be addressed by the Board, scheduling appointments and travel arrangements for the Board and screening visitors where necessary.
6.Drafts and types correspondence including memoranda, letters and reports on behalf of the Board and monitors follow-up action on outstanding matters.
7.Researches and produces first drafts on various policy matters as requested by the Board.
8.Coordinates meetings for the Board in a timely fashion and sends confirmation notices to all participants.
9.Maintains the Chairman and members of the Board meetings and events calendar, and reminds them of the appointments.
10.Manages the budget of the Board’s office, including preparing annual budget estimates of recurrent office expenditures, preparing various types of forms for processing in a timely fashion, ensuring the proper handling of public funds in accordance with the financial instructions of the Board.
11.Liaises with all health services units on matters as instructed by the Chairman of the Board, including appropriate follow-up to information requests.
12.Screens applications according to criteria established by the Board.
13.Performs other related duties that may assigned from time to time by the Board and the Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications / Experience / Eligibility
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent, plus five years related experience.
Experience
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At least (3-5) years Office Administration, Management or Corporate Administration experience.
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At least (3-5) years’ experience in Mass Communication, Public Relations or Journalism field.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent labour and human relations skills
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Excellent computer skills
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Excellent listening, analytical, and problem solving skills
Application Process
To apply, please send curriculum vita (resume) and letter of application to:
Acting Human Resources Manager, BVI Health Services Authority, P. O. Box 439, Road Town, Tortola VG1110, British Virgin Islands
E-mail address: hrd@bvihsa.vg
