"Leaving no one behind is our greatest satisfaction."

— Dr. Joseph Birisi, CEO —

Dr. Birisi leads SHPHA as one of Papua New Guinea's top five Provincial Health Authorities. Under his stewardship, SHPHA has achieved the upgrade of Ialibu District Hospital to Level 4 status, the nationwide rollout of the IFMS financial system, an expanded vehicle and ambulance fleet, and sustained improvements in rural health service delivery across the province.

Hence, let me conclude by saying “The progress of any institution lies in the hands of each and every one of the employees of that institution”. Good things may not come easily and be achieved over night, but positive progress can be made through commitment and determination through team work.

God bless

-Dr. Martin Sa'avu-

The Public Health Services Directorate focuses on preventative care, disease control, and managing health outreach across the province's rural and urban sectors. Leads preventive health programs, disease surveillance, immunisation, maternal care, nutrition, and community outreach across Southern Highlands Province.

Corporate Services supports the efficient delivery of healthcare across Southern Highlands by managing people, finances, systems, and infrastructure. We ensure that health facilities are well‑staffed, properly equipped, and sustainably funded, enabling frontline workers to provide quality care to our communities.

“Enabling quality healthcare through strong systems, skilled people, and efficient resource management.”

SHPHA is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors overseeing strategic health policy, accountability, and quality service delivery across Southern Highlands Province.

The Executive Management Team leads SHPHA's daily operations, overseeing clinical services, finance, HR, and infrastructure, ensuring quality, accessible healthcare delivery across Southern Highlands Province under the CEO's leadership.