Dr Dierdra D. Wheatley-Peters is new HR Manager of BVIHSA
Dr Wheatley-Peters fills the position that initially became vacant when Mr Levor A.H. Lettsome was sent on non-disciplinary leave in December 2021, and was reportedly subsequently terminated.
Dierdra Wheatley-Peters
According to BVIHSA in a press release today, July 24, 2023, Mrs Wheatley-Peters has extensive public service experience, having worked at the Ministry of Health and Social Development (Housing Recovery), Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour, Department of Human Resources, and the H. Lavity Stout Community College.
As BVIHSA’s new Human Resources Manager, Mrs Wheatley-Peters, who has over 15 years of experience in various aspects of Human Resources services, will play a key role in overseeing all HR functions, including recruitment and staffing, training and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and compliance with labor laws.
According to the BVIHSA release, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), warmly welcomed Mrs Wheatley-Peters, emphasising the crucial role of Human Resources management in the BVIHSA's pursuit of providing world-class healthcare services.
Hon Wheatley also stressed the significance of the dedicated staff as frontline first responders in public health matters. He further stated; “The Ministry of Health is delighted to reaffirm its commitment to supporting the efforts of the BVIHSA in ensuring that all key positions are filled with qualified experts to further enhance the quality of healthcare services offered.”
Meanwhile, acting BVIHSA CEO Dr June M. Samuel welcomed the new HR Manager to the organisation stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Mrs Wheatley-Peters to our team. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to attract, develop, and retain the best talent in healthcare. We look forward to her contributions to enhance our organization’s culture and align our human resources strategy with our mission to provide world-class healthcare services.”
What happened to former HR Manager?
Mr Lettsome, along with then Acting CEO of BVIHSA Mrs Cedorene P. Malone-Smith, was sent home on non-disciplinary leave in December 2021 following allegations of “fraud and gross misconduct” at BVISHA.
A forensic audit was also ordered; however, it is unclear what the findings were.
Malone-Smith returned to BVIHSA, although not as Acting CEO.
Unconfirmed reports are that Mr Lettsome was also offered a different post but refused.
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