GHA Director General to step down for health reasons after nearly two years in post

The GHA's Director General, Kevin McGee, is to step down for health reasons, nearly two years after taking up the post.

The Government says he led the Authority through a period of significant reform and progress.

In a statement, he said it's been a rewarding experience, and despite the challenges faced by the GHA like other heath systems around the world, it delivers a quality service.

The Government says Kevin McGee's tenure has strengthened clinical governance, improved operational efficiency, enhanced patient services , and advances in the GHA's sustainability agenda.  

In a statement, Mr McGee expressed his gratitude for the privilege of serving as the GHA Director General. He said: "It has been a truly rewarding experience, and I am deeply thankful for the time I have spent in Gibraltar. I have had the pleasure of working alongside exceptional individuals and feel fortunate to have had the privilege to work with such dedicated professionals."

He thanked the Minister for Health and Care, his close team and all the Staff for their support, encouragement and guidance.

He said" "The GHA as with every health system in the world faces challenges, but we should be truly thankful for the quality of health service delivery within Gibraltar.”

For her part, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, said: “Kevin has led the GHA through a great deal in a relatively short time and has been instrumental in bringing us closer to the NHS in key areas such as job advertising and the NHS supply chain. He has brought professionalism and a genuine focus on improving patient care to everything he has done and he has been a pleasure to work with".

On behalf of the Government and the community, she wished him the best for his recovery and for the future.  

A vacancy for a new Director General of the GHA will be advertised shortly.

Mr McGee will remain in post until his departure and will ensure a full handover to his successor once one has been appointed.