The Management Support Directorate was established in April 2014 and currently consists of one Director. The Directorate provides close horizontal co-operation across the different Directorates, Entities and Hospitals within the Ministry, to link up work and initiatives being undertaken and to strive to strengthen the link with important stakeholders. The Directorate also assists the Permanent Secretary by anticipating issues, provides information and advice and encourages a climate wherein management and staff can work effectively together to ensure the implementation of decisions, policies and projects contribute towards the Ministry’s goals.