Job Description

Volunteer opportunity as a Member of the Board of Directors Chatham-Kent Family Health Team

The Chatham-Kent Family Health Team is a primary care organization that includes a team of health care providers (Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and more) who work together to provide primary health care for our community.

Our goal at the CKFHT is to provide the very best health care which is patient-centred and responsive to local community needs. Primary Health Care is the "navigator" of the health care system. It provides clinical services as close to home as possible, it provides system access, and it provides continuity of care. The Chatham-Kent Family Health Teams is improving access to primary health care through interdisciplinary health teams including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse educators, dietitian services, social work to name a few. These teams have been developed with cooperation and input from both the community and the providers. The teams will build on the successes of the past but may be different sizes and offer different programs, tailored to meet the needs of the local population they serve.

This is a volunteer Board consisting of up to 9 members, serving for a term of 3 years, up to a maximum of 3 terms. Directors on this skill-based, Governance Board are responsible for making decisions about the organization's future including its strategic plan; monitoring financial performance; and ensuring quality care in a safe environment.

We are currently seeking individuals who have a strong commitment to quality healthcare, a commitment to exceptional governance, and have leadership experience in either business, healthcare, law or accounting/finance.

Chatham-Kent Family Health Team actively seeks a board that reflects the diverse community it serves and our workforce. We are committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted; and as such we seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Board members should be able to prepare and attend approximately 8 Board meetings per year and serve on at least one committee.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $0.01 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chatham-Kent, ON N7L 5K5