Vacancy: Member Board of Directors (Bestuurder – Raad van Bestuur)

Saba Cares Foundation is the primary healthcare provider on Saba, Caribbean Netherlands, serving a close-knit community of under 2,000 residents besides visitors. The foundation delivers a broad spectrum of healthcare services, including clinical and emergency care, nursing home care, home care, and LIFE-activities.

Saba Cares Foundation is led by a Board of Directors consisting of two members—one responsible for Business Operations and one for Medical & Healthcare management. Together, they set strategic direction, safeguard quality, and ensure effective execution in collaboration with managers, coordinators, and professionals. We are now recruiting member with the Medical & Healthcare management profile.

The Position

As the member of the Board of Directors with the Medical & Healthcare management profile, you provide strategic and operational leadership across all medical and healthcare services. You are responsible for clinical governance, patient and client

safety, and maintaining a high standard of healthcare delivery on the island.

Key Duties

• Embedding robust quality systems in daily practice.

• Ensuring compliance with healthcare quality regulations.

• Leading and inspiring multidisciplinary teams.

• Strengthening partnerships with local and regional stakeholders.

• Acting as an ambassador for Saba Cares Foundation.

• Managing ongoing initiatives.

• Reporting to and collaborating with the Supervisory Board.

• ·Contributing to long-term strategic planning and organizational development

Your Profile

We are seeking a strong, inspiring medical and/ or healthcare management leader who brings:

Education & Experience

• A completed Master’s or Doctorate in a medical or healthcare management-related field.

• At least five years of senior leadership or board-level experience in healthcare.

• Experience in small-scale or complex healthcare environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Academic-level management capabilities.

• Knowledge of finance, HR, and healthcare quality regulations.

• Strong team leadership.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Political, organizational, and cultural sensitivity.

• Entrepreneurial mindset.

• Proficiency in English; Dutch is an advantage.

Your Application

If the aforementioned appeals to you and you would like to work with us at Saba Cares Foundation, please send your cover letter with resume and relevant diplomas to

info@sabacares.org

Closing Date: April 17, 2026

For questions or a brief prior consultation, you may reach us via telephone numbers: +599 4167351 (Saba Cares) or +316 53776537 (Jan Helmond)