Corporate Services Division

Corporate Services supports the efficient delivery of healthcare across Southern Highlands by managing people, finances, systems, and infrastructure. We ensure that health facilities are well‑staffed, properly equipped, and sustainably funded, enabling frontline workers to provide quality care to our communities.

“Enabling quality healthcare through strong systems, skilled people, and efficient resource management.”

Ms. Margerate Yopia

Ms. Margerate Yopia

Director Corporate Services (DCS)

The Office of the Director Corporate Services extends its sincere appreciation to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Management Team, Board of Directors, all clinical and corporate services staff, our development partners, and the people of Southern Highlands Province for their unwavering commitment and support in strengthening the Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority. Every achievement made by SHPHA is the result of the dedication, professionalism, and resilience of our workforce, who continue to serve our communities with compassion despite the many challenges faced by our health system.

As we continue to strengthen healthcare services across the province, we remain mindful of the operational challenges that impact service delivery, including increasing healthcare demands, limited financial resources, aging infrastructure, supply chain constraints, and the geographical barriers that make access to health services difficult for many of our rural communities. Despite these challenges, SHPHA has continued to make meaningful progress through sound leadership, prudent financial management, improved corporate governance, and the unwavering dedication of our staff. Guided by the vision and leadership of our Chief Executive Officer and supported by our Board and stakeholders, we remain committed to building a stronger, more accountable, and responsive health authority. 

Our focus is to ensure that every resource entrusted to SHPHA is managed responsibly and transparently, enabling our frontline health workers to deliver safe, quality, and accessible healthcare services to every individual, family, and community throughout Southern Highlands Province. Together, we will continue to build a healthier future for our province, founded on integrity, service, and excellence.

Corporate Services Division

SHPHA

Corporate Services supports the efficient delivery of healthcare across Southern Highlands by managing people, finances, systems, and infrastructure. We ensure that health facilities are well‑staffed, properly equipped, and sustainably funded, enabling frontline workers to provide quality care to our communities.

Human Resource Management

Ensures the health system has the right number of skilled staff in the right locations

Recruitment, selection, and onboarding of staff

Staff payroll and benefits administration

Performance management and training coordination

Workforce planning and deployment

Finance and Accounts

Makes sure health programs and facilities are properly funded and accountable

Budget preparation and financial planning

Allocation and monitoring of funds

Financial reporting and compliance

Processing payments — suppliers, salaries, allowances

Procurement

Ensures hospitals and clinics have essential medicines and equipment when needed

Purchase of medical supplies, drugs, and equipment

Tendering and contracting processes

Inventory and logistics management

Distribution to rural health facilities

Asset Management

Keeps physical health infrastructure functional and safe

Maintenance of buildings, staff houses, and facilities

Management of vehicles and medical equipment

Infrastructure development and upgrade projects

Facilities & Operations

Ensures smooth and continuous operation of health facilities and services

Day-to-day operational support to health facilities

Coordination of facility services and logistics

Maintenance of operational standards

Hospital Management

Improves hospital efficiency, patient care, and service delivery outcomes

Oversight of hospital administration and operations

Coordination of hospital services and performance

Support to hospital leadership teams