Andrew Skerritt
Acworth,GA
Summary
Accomplished and committed executive with domestic and international experience in strategic positioning, negotiating, project planning and execution. Significant involvement in diverse industries including health systems, government, operations of professional boards of financial multi-state operations. Proven track record of excellent leadership with level participation in the following: United Nations General Assembly New York, New York World Health Assembly Geneva Switzerland Commonwealth Heads of Government, London England CARICOM Heads of Government, Georgetown, Guyana.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Secretary and Special Advisor
Office Of The Prime Minister
09.2016 - 05.2023
- Managed Staff of 100 in Office of the Prime Minister
- Chaired Prime Minister’s Communication Team to promote quick responses and transparency across all channels
- Advised Prime Minister on public policy issues and addressed them in a timely manner
- Convened with Prime Minister for daily briefings maintaining the confidentiality of all information disclosed
- Accompanied Prime Minister on official travel to high-level bi-lateral meetings
- Presented and defended annual budget for Office of the Prime Minister driving efficiency and accuracy of financial position of Ministry
- Administrative oversight of the Citizen by Investment Program ensuring compliance with all regulations
- Managed the establishment of the Cannabis Board and subsequent Cannabis Authority.
Permanent Secretary
Health Ministry
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Managed Health Ministry and staff of approximately 600 and contributed to positive work environments
- Chaired senior executive meetings
- Managed recurrent and capital expenditure of Health Ministry
- Successfully implemented new Oncology Services
- Successfully implemented new Renal/Dialysis Services
- Successfully managed construction of Mental Health Facility and major hospital refurbishment projects
- Negotiated drug and pharmaceutical prices through established pooled procurement services
- Participated in the annual World Health Assembly, Geneva Switzerland.
CHIEF HEALTH PLANNER/ HEALTH DISASTER COORDINATOR
HEALTH MINISTRY
06.2000 - 07.2011
- Developed and implemented a five-year national strategic plan for health
- Assisted with the amendment of significant pieces of public health legislation, staying current in an ever changing health field
- Health Ministry’s focal point for technical cooperation from Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)
- Reviewed and updated health disaster plans improving overall quality
- Organized Simulation exercises to test disaster plans to ensure effectiveness
- Participated in numerous international Comprehensive Disaster Management conferences (CDM).
ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT
RESIDENT TRAINING PROGRAMME IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Monitored progress of health sector reform initiatives in member states to meet dynamic needs of sector
- Recommended strategies to increase access and equity in health systems
- Assisted with the implementation of health financing initiatives to reduce expenditures and increase savings
- Assisted with the strengthening of health systems to respond to shifting epidemiological profiles
- Assisted with implementing strategic interventions to increase technical cooperation with member states.
Education
Master of Science - Health care Administration
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baruch College of the city university of new york
New York, NY05.1992
Skills
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Budget forecasting
- Verbal and written communication
- Meeting Support
Professional Training Certification
- Canada school of public service- caribbean leadership development program, ontario, canada, 05/2014
- Civil service college united kingdom- Senior leadership development training, antigua & barbuda, 12/2012
- Pan american health orgANIZATION/ world heaLTH ORG- training program in international health, 12/2003
- Health ministry taiwan roc- international public health, taipei, Taiwan roc, 10/2001
- Korean international cooperation agency -health policy & program management, SEOUL, rep of korea, 11/2000
Professional Board Membership
- EASTERN CARIBBEAN PARTIAL CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION, TWO TERM BOARD DIRECTOR, 2018, 2024
- ST. CHRISTOPHER & NEVIS PUBLIC PROCUREMENT BOARD, two term board member, 2019, 2023
Timeline
Permanent Secretary and Special Advisor
Office Of The Prime Minister
09.2016 - 05.2023
Permanent Secretary
Health Ministry
08.2011 - 08.2016
ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT
RESIDENT TRAINING PROGRAMME IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
01.2003 - 12.2003
CHIEF HEALTH PLANNER/ HEALTH DISASTER COORDINATOR
HEALTH MINISTRY
06.2000 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Health care Administration
Iona University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baruch College of the city university of new york
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