The LBJ Hospital has a new Acting Ceo. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center Moefaauo William Emmsley.
A press release issued this morning said that the chairman, Dr Malouamaua Tuiolosega and members of the board unanimously voted to replace its recelty appointed Interim CEO. Mr Emau Amosa with Moefa’auo.
Moefaauo, the current Board Secretary, “will serve 30 days as Acting CEO and/or until such time a permanent CEO is found and installed.”
Chairman Tuiolosega said the “abrupt but prudent” decision was prompted when the Board saw evidence that Mr. Amosa’s primary duties as CFO of LBJ, “was shortcoming
and the additional burden placed on him as Interim CEO, with extracurricular duties were not being met. Thus, necessitating the immediate return of the acting CEO post back to the “domain” of the Board”.
The press release goes on to say, ”Furthermore, with the recent COVID 19 “surge” and shortage of workforce, with several major improvement projects in the “pipeline”, and with sustaining “continuity” and peak performance in providing healthcare services at LBJ, it is imperative to make a decision. As such, the Board was duty bound to act justifiably, swiftly, and effect this change, without delay”.
Chairman Tuiolosega observed that their purpose as a Governance Board is not understood by the Executive management level of the hospital.
“The ASMC Board of Directors is a Governance Board from its inception under the law, ASCA title 13.0103, chapter 01(a),” he said.
“A Governance Board is different from an Advisory Board. An Advisory Board, common in non-profit organizations, does not make decisions but only advises and not get involved in operational decisions, leaving the organization solely on their own, elaborated the chairman.
“Whereas a Governance Board engages in decision making, controls, directs, and manages the organization.
Dr. Tuiolosega credits the House of Representative Health Committee for reminding the Board of its fiduciary duty to govern on behalf of the public and employees of the organization.
“The Board is executing its duties according to the law that created it,” he concluded.
Moefaauo has previously held CEO positions in ASG. He was CEO of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority and also CEO of the Shipyard Services Authority and was forced out both times.
Former CEO Faumuina John Faumuina handed in his resignation two weeks ago citing health and personal reasons, but conceded he could mot work with the current board which he said was micromanaging.
