Ms Tina Gilbertson, of Alexandra, KSM for services to midwifery
Ms Tina Gilbertson is a registered midwife who has cared for pregnant women and babies throughout the Otago region. With the Otago District Health Board, she was Acting Service Leader, Maternity Service Manager and Midwifery Director. She has lectured at the Dunedin School of Medicine and the Otago Polytechnic. She has been the Southern District Health Board’s Knowledge Centre Manager, Acting and Deputy Chief Nursing and Midwife Officer, and Director of Quality. Ms Gilbertson was the Nursing Director of the Central Otago Health Services, Dunstan Hospital in Clyde and now has a Quality and Patient Safety role.