SZV is responsible for the administrative and financial management of the social and health insurances of Sint Maarten. Providing access to medical insurance benefits to employees and their families, pension allowances, loss of wages for employers, and ensuring compliance with premium collection. Partnering with government officials, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders, SZV contributes to the sustainable development of Sint Maarten.

 

On behalf of SZV, BDO is looking for: 

SUPERVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER - ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT PROFILE

 

The Supervisory Council (Raad van Toezicht) of the Uitvoeringsorgaan Sociale en Ziektekosten Verzekeringen (SZV) is entrusted with overseeing the strategic and operational integrity of the organization. SZV is the key institution responsible for implementing and managing Sint Maarten’s national social and health insurance schemes. It operates as an autonomous public entity under the responsibility of the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA).

 

The Council ensures that SZV operates transparently, efficiently, and in compliance with laws and regulations, while safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders.

 

COMPOSITION

The Supervisory Council consists of seven members, each bringing a mix of professional expertise relevant to SZV’s mission. Members are nominated based on integrity, experience, and the ability to provide independent and strategic oversight.

 

For this vacancy, SZV is specifically seeking a Council Member with demonstrable expertise in organizational management, who will strengthen the Council’s oversight and advisory capacity regarding strategy execution, governance and control, organizational effectiveness, and management performance.

 

The Supervisory Council’s primary role is to guide and supervise the management of SZV in the broadest sense. Members regularly review organizational performance, management information, governance arrangements, and the organization’s risk profile. The Council Member with an Organizational Management profile contributes to the collective responsibilities of the Council, with particular focus on:

 

  • Strategy & execution oversight. Assessing strategic objectives, priorities, and the feasibility of implementation; challenging assumptions and alignment with SZV’s public mandate
  • Planning & control cycle. Critically reviewing the planning & control cycle (strategy, annual plans, performance objectives, reporting/dashboards, and corrective actions) and assessing whether management information is reliable, timely, and decision-useful.
  • Governance & management control. Evaluating whether internal governance arrangements, policies, procedures, and oversight mechanisms support transparent, compliant, and effective execution of SZV’s mandate.
  • Organizational effectiveness. Assessing the effectiveness of organizational design, leadership arrangements, decision-making processes, and operational performance in a complex stakeholder environment.
  • Risk management (enterprise/operational perspective). Evaluating management’s identification, acceptance, and mitigation of, amongst others: operational, compliance, reputational, service-continuity, and stakeholder/political risks, and ensuring appropriate follow-through on mitigation actions.
  • Advisory contribution. Providing independent, well-founded advice to the Managing Board and contributing constructively to Council deliberations and decisions.

 

This role requires strong governance judgment, and the ability to translate organizational and performance information into clear supervisory insights.

 

REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the general requirements for Council members, candidates for this position must have:

 

Education & Experience

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Governance, Health Administration, or a closely related discipline;
  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, including senior managerial, operational leadership, transformation, or governance experience (preferably in the public sector, regulated environment, or stakeholder-intensive organization).
  • Demonstrated experience in evaluating strategy execution, organizational performance, management reporting, and governance arrangements in complex organizations.

 

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical ability with attention to both strategic and operational implications;
  • Proven ability to evaluate planning & control processes, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting;
  • Familiarity with economic and market factors affecting social and health insurance schemes;
  • Solid grasp of risk management (operational/compliance/reputational/service-continuity risks) discipline;
  • Political and environmental awareness, with the ability to operate impartially and independently;
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders;
  • Independence, impartiality, and awareness of the political and socio-economic environment;
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of economics, financial reporting, and governance.

 

General Requirements for All Council Members

  • Resident of Sint Maarten and of impeccable character;
  • Able to pass integrity screening and submit a Certificate of Good Conduct;
  • Willing to dedicate sufficient time to prepare for and attend quarterly and ad-hoc meetings;
  • No conflicting positions or functions as defined by the National Ordinance.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates interested in joining the Supervisory Council should submit their resume and cover letter by February 15th, 2026, to:

applications@bdo.cw

Please reference your application as: “Application – SZV Supervisory Council Member with an Organizational Management Profile”