The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team is looking for board directors two months after announcing their long-awaited regional health hub in Carleton Place.
The board for the not-for-profit organization is seeking volunteer members who demonstrate leadership with a variety of skills and expertise to help set strategic direction, provide governance oversight, and monitor the financial health of the organization.
You must be a patient of a Carleton Place or Almonte family doctor to be eligible.
The following knowledge, experience and attributes are being sought to serve on the board:
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Clinical Skills
Financial Management/Audit
Performance Measurement
Patient Relations/Complaints
Information Technology
Legal
Board Experience with a specific focus on not-for-profit
Attributes
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork
Strategic outlook
Communication through constructive conversations and consensus building
Meetings Events and Time Commitment
The Board issues a calendar of meetings and events so that Board members can commit with adequate notice. Meetings would be held quarterly in line with reporting requirements of the organization.
Meetings Include:
- Board Meetings held quarterly. Meetings start at 4.30pm
- Board committee meetings are between the scheduled regular Board meetings as required.
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June
- Annual strategic planning meeting in the Fall
- Contact Information
To apply please send in your cover letter and resume to:
Mrs. Kaylin Lesway, Executive Assistant, Ottawa Valley Family Health Team
klesway@ovfht.ca, 95 Spring Street, Almonte, K0A 1A0
Story by Grant Deme
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