About SWRHA
- Mission
- Vision
- About Us
- Statement of Responsibilities
- Quick Facts on SWRHA
- Board of Directors
- Executive Management Team
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Facility Managers
- Health Facilities
Mission
The South-West Regional Health Authority is in the business of promoting wellness and providing cost-effective, customer-focused health care.
Vision
To be a dynamic, people-focused organization providing comprehensive, quality health care through inspired and dedicated teams satisfying the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders in a safe and healthy environment.
About Us
The Regional Health Authority was created by an Act of Parliament in 1994 as part of Government’s efforts through the Health Sector Reform Programme to decentralize the management and provision of health care in Trinidad and Tobago. Presently there are 5 RHAs – North West, North Central, South-West, Eastern and Tobago. As an entity of statute, SWRHA is governed by a non-executive Chairman and Board of Directors. SWRHA’s boundaries cover more than one third of the land surface of Trinidad, extending from Freeport in the north west to Icacos in the south west, Moruga in the south east and Tabaquite in the north east. The population in this region is approximately six hundred thousand. Since its birth in 1995, the South-West Regional Health Authority has been at the forefront of innovation and development in the health services of Trinidad and Tobago, daily endeavouring to be true to its motto: “Your Partners in Health” through the quality and environment of care, both for those who utilize and supply services at our facilities. We are proud of our achievements thus far. We know that there is still much to be accomplished and therefore we promise that, given the necessary resources and time, we will continue to strive ahead, ever mindful of our mandate to provide you with the best health care possible.
Statement Of Principal Responsibilities
The South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) is one of five (5) existing Regional Health Authorities established by the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago under Act No. 5 of 1994 as part of Government’s efforts through the Health Sector Reform Programme to decentralize the management and provision of health care in Trinidad and Tobago. The SWRHA is responsible for the administration and management of the San Fernando General Hospital, Area Hospital Point Fortin, the Princes Town District Health Facility, Couva District Health Facility, Siparia District Health Facility and 33 health, outreach and extended care centres located throughout the region.
Quick Facts on SWRHA
Established: 1995
Population: 600,000
Motto: “Your Partners In Health”
Surface area: 1/3 of Trinidad
North-western boundary: Freeport
South-western boundary: Icacos
South-eastern boundary: Moruga
North-eastern boundary: Tabaquite
No. of hospitals: 2
No. of district health facilities: 3
No. of health centres: 31
Extended Care Centres: 2
Contact information:
South-West Regional Health Authority
Regional Administration Centre
Paradise Pasture
Independence Avenue
San Fernando
Phone (PBX): 653-4259
Email: info@swrha.co.tt
Board of Directors
Chairman - Dr. Lackram Bodoe
Deputy Chairman - Mr. Urich Birbal
Mr. Alim Abdul' Hakim
Mr. Dane Pierre
Ms. Mala Kowlessar-Tagallie
Ms. Maureen Giddings-Estwick
Ms. Pamala Maraj
Mr. Ralph Ramnath
Mr. Sinanan Dass
Executive Management Team
| Chief Executive Officer | Mr. Anil Gosine |
| Executive Medical Director (Ag.) | Dr. Shevanand Gopeesingh |
| General Manager, Nursing (Ag.) | Ms. Geraldine Lewis |
| General Manager, Patient Support Services | Ms. Indra Maharaj |
| General Manager, Human Resources | Ms. Beverly Reid-Samuel |
| General Manager, Finance & Supply Chain | Ms. Gail Miller-Meade |
| General Manager, Operations (Ag.) | Mr. Peter Ramdeen |
| Medical Director, San Fernando Gen. Hospital (Ag.) | Dr. Lester Goetz |
| County Medical Officer of Health, Caroni South | Dr. Ronald Budhooram |
| County Medical Officer of Health, County St. Patrick (Ag.) | Dr. Kalicharan Ramnarine |
| County Medical Officer of Health, County Victoria | Dr. Julie Caruth |
Facility Managers
|
Hospital Administrator (Ag) |
Mr. Praimlal Ramcharan |
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Facility Manager |
Mr. Terrence Honore |
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Facility Manager |
Ms. Cynthia Ali Shah |
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Facility Manager Princes Town District Health Facility |
Ms. Patsy Chankersingh |
|
Facility Manager |
Ms. Michelle St. John |
Health Facilities
