Careers

Your Profile:
We are seeking a motivated, creative and proactive professional with an affinity for marketing and communication for the position of Communications Assistant. You are an all-round expert who creates, implements and monitors internal and external communication and publicity programs that describe and promote SMMC, SMGH and our services. You possess great communication and interpersonal skills. You also have a can-do attitude to develop and implement marketing and communication strategies in order to strengthen the corporate image and position SMMC and SMGH as a leading healthcare provider in the region.

What We Offer:
We offer you the opportunity to be part of a small, close-knit team within a large, fast-growing organization with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. Your work contributes to the shaping of our organization and directly impacts our patients and employees.

Requirements:
• An Associate degree or equivalent in the fields of communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field with a minimum of one year of experience in a similar position;
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to create compelling content and interact effectively with various stakeholders;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, WordPress, social media management, and content creation;
• Highly skilled in writing, photography, videography, or graphic design;
• Excellent command of the English language. An additional language such as Dutch, Spanish, or French is considered an asset.

Tasks:
• Assist in carrying out all internal and external communication activities;
• Draft and edit various forms of content such as press releases, presentations, job vacancies, social media content and internal communications;
• Ensure that all communication aligns with the organization’s brand standards;
• Stay up to date on social media trends and assist in managing social media channels;
• Assist in the planning and execution of communication-related events such as health promotion events and employee engagement events;
• Provide appropriate support to other departments and stakeholders.

SMMC External Vacancy Ad: Communications Assistant

Deadline to apply: Monday, June 16^th 2025

Interested?For more information, contact our Human Resources (HR) Department via + 1 (721) 543-3154 ext. 201 or 203. Your motivation letter and resume can be submitted to the HR Department via careers@smmc.sx. A copy of both should be submitted to the Labor and Social Affairs Dept. located on Soualiga Road #1, Philipsburg, St. Maarten. 

St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) is an ambitious and growing hospital organization on St. Maarten. With more than 425 FTEs, 28 Specialists and a capacity of 80 beds, we continuously strive to ensure safe, quality health care. Our primary service area of St. Maarten, Statia and Saba, represents a total population of approximately 60.000 people, constituting a multi-cultural mix with more than 100 different nationalities. In addition, we also offer healthcare services to two million visitors annually. SMMC is constructing the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) to expand its services to accommodate the increased care demand of the people of St. Maarten, its visitors, and neighboring islands. The new hospital is planned to be operational in 2026.