1986 Old Harbour Secondary Head Girl Eugena Clarke-James officially CEO of May Pen Hospital

This was confirmed in a bulletin to staff by the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA).

For almost a decade Clarke-James was the operations manager at May Pen Hospital, but has been acting in the CEO position since May 3, 2021.

While acting in the role of CEO, she has been credited for her leadership displayed in “partnering with internal and external stakeholders, networking with donors in establishing the operation of a 40-bedded field hospital for the region”.

“Other accomplishment under her leadership include but not limited to the expansion of the neonatal special care unit, establishment of a medical waste refrigerator, refurbishing of the medical waste incinerator, establishment of a cough centre and a successful laundry rehabilitation project,” the SRHA noted.

A holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Technology, Clarke-James takes the hot seat of CEO with more than two decades of experience under her belt.

Her journey in the health sector began 24 years ago at the Clarendon Health Department where she worked for 14 years. She then transferred her skills to the May Pen Hospital, spending nine years out of a decade as operations manager.

The 1986 head girl of what was then Old Harbour Secondary School said from a tender age, growing up in Bushy Park, St Catherine and later in Sandy Bay, Clarendon, she had a yearning for personal growth.

“I believe that only the very best is good enough and there should be no limit on one’s aspiration. Whatever you put in that’s how you are rewarded. Hard work, commitment and dedication are a few attributes which helps to pave the way to my success,” the Clarendon resident told Old Harbour News.

“This promotion means that I am more empowered and now given the full autonomy to achieve or accomplish the vision of the institution with the support of my team. May Pen Hospital is destine to become a centre of excellence in clinical patient care, effective customer service. My dream is for continued growth and development for May Pen Hospital.”

Under the leadership of Clarke-James the SRHA said it anticipates “May Pen Hospital rising to greater heights”.