Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene, has been appointed Reform Implementation Executive at the University Hospital of the West Indies, UHWI, effective Tuesday.
Greene will work with the UHWI Board of Management and the hospital to carry out the reforms at the facility.
Robian Williams reports.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Health Ministry says Errol Greene will oversee the implementation of the UHWI’s rehabilitation project.
He will lead efforts to implement recommendations from the Auditor General’s December 2025 report and the UHWI Institutional Review Committee’s report, published in April 2026.
The audit report, tabled in parliament on January 13, uncovered missing documentation for contracts valuing over $500 million and gaps in procurement.
It also found that the hospital inappropriately used its tax exemption status, which resulted in a $23 million loss in revenue to government.
Speaking with our news centre on the first day of the job, Greene says he sees his appointment as a privilege to continue serving the public.
Greene previously served as Regional Director of the South East Regional Health Authority and the Western Regional Health Authority, as well as Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston Public Hospital.
Health Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, says his appointment is an important step in strengthening accountability, improving operational efficiency and ensuring the effective implementation of the UHWI’s rehabilitation project.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the UHWI Board, Patrick Hylton, says Greene’s experience in public sector management and healthcare administration will be valuable in advancing the reform programme and improving the hospital’s operations.
