Dr Valentin PS health, Ms Rose CEO of NAC
Tue, 04 January 2011
January 4, 2011 -- The Office of the President has announced the appointment of Dr. Bernard Valentin as the principal secretary for Health, with effect from 1st January 2011.Â
Dr Valentin was formerly special advisor to the Minister for Health, and has 17 years experience in the health sector, having held posts such as director general for Health Planning and Information. He has a Masters degree in health services management.
The former principal secretary for Health, Mrs. Helen Maiche has been appointed as a consultant in the Office of the Vice-President.
Another new appointment that took effect from 1st January 2011 is that of Ms. Benjamine Rose as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Arts Council.
Ms. Rose has a Masters degree in educational leadership and innovation. She was until recently Head of the Visual Arts Programme in the Seychelles Polytechnic and has 15 years experience in fashion and design education.
The previous CEO, Mrs. Jacqueline Moustache-Belle, resigned recently to join the private sector.Â