Rodgers was the
Chief Medical Officer at the Solomon Islands National Hospital for several years. He also previously worked at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, where he served as under-secretary of Health Care for over six years. during which he contributed to the expansion of the Pacific Health Surveillance Network within the
World Health Organization. On 25 June 2018, Rodgers was appointed SPM by then Prime Minister
Rick Hou, after having served briefly as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development. During the 2020
COVID-19 pandemic, Rodgers played a key role coordinating the Solomon Islands government's response as the countries primary health spokesperson. He also served as vice-chair of the COVID-19 Oversight Committee (OSC) and chaired the Vessel Exemption Committee. On February 6, 2025, Rodgers received the
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) for his services to health, public service and the community. == References ==