Background
At Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey V, BC First Nations, by a historic level of consensus, adopted Resolution 2012-01. This Resolution provided further direction and guidance for the development of the new First Nations health governance structure, of which the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a key component. Based on the direction provided in Resolution 2012-01, the FNHA will be transitioning from a 7-member to a 9-member Board of Directors in April 2014. The 9-member Board will collectively work for and make decisions for the benefit of all BC First Nations, regardless of residence. The 9-member Board includes 5 Board members selected from nominations of First Nations in the 5 Regions (Fraser; Interior; North; Vancouver Coastal; and, Vancouver Island); and, 4 Board members chosen at large. The terms of the Board are staggered, with the five regionally-representative positions serving until March 31, 2017, and four current at-large Board members serving until March 31, 2016.
The final decision on appointments to the FNHA Board of Directors is made by the Members of the FNHA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The key governance functions of the FNHA Board of Directors
include:
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring a strategicplan(s).• Implementing a reporting system to measure andcommunicate on performance.• Approving and complying with policies.• Approving and monitoring budgets.• Ensuring appropriate risk management processes andsystems are in place.• Providing direction to, and monitoring the performance of,the Chief Executive Officer.
COMPETENCIES
FNHA Board members require a broad range of skills and
experience. The competencies sought include:
• Private health sector experience with a strong financial andbusiness background• Extensive and proven experience in successfully running alarge operation or working at a senior management level• Experience with First Nations, federal and provincial healthsystems, programs and services.• Experience in tripartite processes and partnership buildingwith governments and organizations• A high degree of cultural competency and knowledge of BCFirst Nations communities• Experience in strategic planning, health planning, financialplanning, and community development.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed
resume and three letters of reference to:
Ms. Marilyn Ota | Marilyn.ota@fnha.ca
501-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
T 604.693.6572 | F 604.913.2081
Deadline for applications is April 3, 2015
Download a recruitment poster here (PDF 107 KB)
