The board is appointed by the Minister responsible for Health. It is presided by a Chairperson and includes the Vice-Chairperson and other members including the Chairperson of the Learner Council. The board is responsible for the governance of NIHSS, overseeing the implementation of its strategic plan and attending to cases of appeal.
3-year mandate from January 2023
| Name | Board Position |
| Dr Gylian Mein Chairperson | Chairperson |
| Mr Ebrahim Mohamed-Ali | Ordinary Member |
| Dr. Cynthia Noshir | Ordinary Member |
| Dr Leon Biscornet | Ordinary Member |
| Ms Beryl Laboudallon | Ordinary Member |
| Mr. Rodney Philo | Ordinary Member |
| Ms Betty-May Sofa | Ordinary Member |
| Mrs Melina Amedee | Ordinary Member |
National Institute of Health and Social Studies (NIHSS)
Ministry of Health
Mont Fleuri
P.O. BOX 52 Victoria
Tel: +248 4399440
Email: director.NIHSS@health.gov.sc