Peebles Hospital accused of slothful hiring process
In a Tuesday, October 22, 2019, post in the BVI Community Board facebook group, Ms Penn accused the institution of taking 5 months to process an application, that is, after the job of Medical Assistant was confirmed to her earlier in the year.
Peebles Hospital under fire
"The Human resources at Peebles suck... why on earth does it take you all so long to process an application?" the post that has since gained some attention said.
She continued, "I have never seen anything like this. Stuff that can be processed in no more than one month, it takes you guys about 4 months. My God. Thank God I found another job or me and my two children would have starved," the irate woman lashed out.
When Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) reached out to CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr Ronald E. Georges for a comment, he indicated that he was aware of the post, however, wondered about the authenticity of the user making the post.
"I did see it, but wondered about its authenticity as she has in her profile that she works at Jet Blue and is from Pennsylvania," he told VINO.
Authenticity questioned
According to Dr Georges, in his investigation of the individual's Facebook profile, she was neither from the Virgin Islands nor appears to be from the territory, in assuming that the post may have been fake.
Checks later with HR of the Peebles Hospital confirmed that no record of the individual was found, "HR folks don't know who she is," Dr Georges told VINO.
VINO has since reached out to Ms Penn for more information, however, no responses were received up to publication time. Penn in her original post said she gave up on the job and eventually moved on since she had no choice.
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WHEREAS a Committee established to identify, consider and make recommendations for the re-naming of “Peebles Hospital” recommended that “Peebles Hospital” be re-named in honour of DR. THE HONOURABLE D. ORLANDO SMITH, OBE, in recognition of his pioneering efforts to improve healthcare for the residents of the Virgin Islands.
WHEREAS DR. THE HONOURABLE D. ORLANDO SMITH, OBE has served in several capacities at “Peebles Hospital” over many years, including the following: Medical Officer (1970-1971), Senior Registrar of Surgery (1975-1976), Surgeon (1995-1999), and Chief Medical Officer (1979-1995).
WHEREAS DR. THE HONOURABLE D. ORLANDO SMITH, OBE, together with his colleagues, found ingenious ways to deliver healthcare services to the people of the Territory despite the resource limitations.
WHEREAS DR. THE HONOURABLE D. ORLANDO SMITH, OBE a) continues to serve as a physician in a private practice manly through “PicSmith Medical Services” which was established in 1992, b) was named in the Queen's New Year's Honours List and was awarded an Order of British Empire (OBE) for his years of outstanding and dedicated service to the BVI community, and c) is known and well respected within the healthcare field and the entire Virgin Islands, and currently serves as Premier of the Virgin Islands.
AND WHEREAS Cabinet, in accepting the recommendation of the said Committee, decided that a) “Peebles Hospital” be re-named “Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital” in recognition the pioneering efforts of DR. THE HONOURABLE D. ORLANDO SMITH, OBE to improve healthcare for the residents of the Virgin Islands and that b) a Draft Resolution concerning the said re-naming of “Peebles Hospital” be introduced by way of a motion for approval by Members of the House of Assembly.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands approves the re-naming of “Peebles Hospital” to “Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital” and that “Peebles Hospital” be henceforth known as “Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital”
Who the hell ask you for history? What a lot of energy you have! Go read a book please
It is easy for anyone in HR to claim that no documents on individuals exist. This is not the first or last time these things happen. I know for a fact that many persons have applied to positions for the hospital and are still waiting for responses more than 6 months to a year later. Gov HR employees suck, quote me on that.
I am talking about alll HR persons. they do not know how to do thier jobs unless it comes to losing documents.