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BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
VHA Health & Home Support (www.vhaottawa. ca) is recruiting new Directors to join our Board of Directors. The Board plays a crucial role in leading, shaping and positioning VHA within the provincial health landscape. VHA adheres to a policy governance Board model, which entrusts Board members with establishing the overarching policies of the organization.
VHA is currently seeking interested individuals to help guide our efforts in the following key areas:
Our Board is made up of volunteers. The Board of Directors provides stewardship to the organization, sets the strategic direction and monitors organizational risk. VHA seeks a Board that informs dialogue and supports strong decision-making, reflects the community it serves, and has the ability to identify and question biases.
Board members must commit to:
Process for Submitting Expressions of Interest
Interested applicants should submit their resumé plus a letter outlining their skills and reason for interest to jobs@vhaottawa.ca no later than September 5, 2023.
The Nominating Committee interviews prospective candidates and provides recommendations for new members to the Board of Directors. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Risk Management and quality
• Government Relations
• Property Management / Housing
• contributing to the Board’s consensus-building decision process by attending and actively participating in 6 to 8 Board meetings each year. Board meetings are held at 4 – 6:30 pm on Mondays.
• Financial management
• Strategic management
• Health system and its regulatory environment
• Issues affecting the health system and the people served by VHA.
• having a clear understanding of the distinction between the role of the Board versus the role of management.
• being informed of issues affecting, or likely to affect, the organization.
This is an opportunity to contribute to your community and to help shape the future of community-based health services in our region. VHAHealth&HomeSupport(Ottawa)isnotaffiliatedwithVHAHomeHealthcare(Toronto).
