Mission
Our Mission is:
- to promote a healthy and social supportive community.
- to prevent unhealthy living conditions, protect socially vulnerable groups,
promote employment opportunities and the general wellbeing of St. Maarten’s
society.
- to promote the general wellbeing and quality of life of our population by
means of services such as of health protection, health promotion, labor
mediation, labor & dismissal licenses, emergency medical services, social
security, community development and social work & counseling and
supervision.
- to secure accessibility to health insurance and social security
systems.
Vision
To be a knowledge institute which will result in being the recognized
governmental authority for public health, social development, social security
and labor related policy and service domains.
Strategic Competencies
Organogram
Policy Objectives (2012-2014)
The Ministry's multi-annual policy objectives are chosen and adapted on the
basis of the new governing program (2012-2014).
- To strengthen government’s social agenda and therefor signal and intervene
in health risks, potential labor conflicts and social risks of vulnerable groups
in society in a timely manner.
- To renew and /or modify policies, programs, activities and legislation to
enhance social cohesion and quality of life in the areas of:
a. safety,
b. public health,
c. social affairs,
d. community
development,
e. labor,
f. employment.
- To reduce bureaucracy by working transparently, effectively and efficiently
in the interest of customer service.
- To strengthen supervision and adherence to legislation & guidelines in
public health, social security and labor to contribute to a foundation built on
strength and decisiveness.
- To strengthen national, regional and international cooperation &
partnerships.