Dr. Scot: "It is a new function, combining Human Resources and Communications responsibilities. The combination is a logical one. With the implementation of the strategic development plan of SMMC, the need for additional skilled medical care staff as well as skilled supporting staff will increase. We want to become as a leading medical institution and an attractive employer by further enhancing the skills of the staff, the working environment and increase the job satisfaction.
Ms. Hassell has a bachelor's degree in Management Economics and Law, supplemented with numerous courses and over 11 years of extensive management experience in the field of Marketing, Communications and Customer Service. She obtained here education in Holland and has been living in St. Maarten for the last twelve and half years where she has worked for various organizations. "With her education background and experience we believe that Juliëtte Hassell will have an added value to our organization and are pleased to have her on board", dr. Scot says.
"The St. Maarten Medical Center has an essential function in our community and a central role in health care in St. Maarten. A lot is being written about the Medical Center. To form an educated opinion the community clearly needs to know SMMC views on medical care and how we intend to address the issues that are at play within our framework" Juliëtte Hassell says and continues: "One of my responsibilities is to pro actively keep the internal and external the stakeholders informed over SMMC."
SMMC is at an exciting time in its development stage. "There is a lot happening. We are already looking for people to help strengthen our team and once the expansion project is on its way, we will more aggressively start recruiting skilled staff in various disciplines so that we are ready when the expansion is completed. We are looking for individuals who share the vision of SMMC in placing quality care first and who want to keep on raising the bar in everything they do. Employees are an essential part of any organization, even more so for SMMC. We are dealing with people. Quality care will start with the skill and mindset of our employees. There are quite some programs in place already to develop this and as HR/Communications Manager I want to make a difference in this area." Juliëtte Hassell concludes.
