Responsibilities:
The key governance functions of the FNHA Board of Directors include:
- Approve the Society’s strategic vision;
- Prepare a multi-year health plan;
- Approve and monitor the Society’s financial/corporate and operational plans;
- Set and maintain organization and operational (health) performance goals for the Society;
- Provide for an objective evaluation of the performance of Directors;
- Monitor the effectiveness of the Society’s governance practices; and
- Manage all aspects of their employment relationship with their Senior Manager (CEO).
Skills and Experience:
FNHA Board members require a broad range of skills and experience including:
- Experience with First Nations, federal and provincial health systems, programs and services;
- Experience in tripartite processes and partnership building with governments and organizations;
- A high degree of knowledge of BC First Nations communities and demonstrated capacity to build networks and foster trusting relationships with First Nations communities and Indigenous stakeholders;
- Experience in strategic planning, health planning and management, financial planning, and community development;
- Must live in British Columbia and can not be a Chief, Councillor or Health Director; and
- Must complete a reference check and criminal record search.
Competencies:
The FNHA is looking for Board Members who have the following competencies or demonstrated experience/expertise:
- Construction and Project Management - oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end;
- Accounting and Finance - analyzing and interpreting financial statements, evaluating organizational budgets and understanding financial reporting;
- Medical or Clinical - relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients; or
- Legal principles, processes, and systems including health legislation.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, detailed resume and three letters of reference to:
Laurie Bevan | Board@fnha.ca
501-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
T 604.456.7613 | F 604.913.2081
Deadline for applications is August 31, 2022 at noon.
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