VOLUNTEER BOARD DIRECTOR (2 positions availble)

Join our Board to work with a dedicated group of volunteer leaders who are influencing primary care delivery and giving back to our community!

Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT) is a not-for-profit organization that provides inter-professional primary health care to over 26,000 patients in west Northumberland. Our team includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, a pharmacist, registered nurses, social workers, dieticians, a physio and occupational therapist, and other professionals working together to provide patient centred care. We are funded by Ontario Health and are affiliated with three local Primary Care Clinics- Cobourg Medical Centre, Cobourg Clinic and Cobourg Health Centre (21 family doctors in total).

We are recruiting two (2) new Board Members who have a passion for primary healthcare, serving people and families across their lifespan and supporting our local health care providers. We are committed to creating a diverse Board of Directors, with voices that represent a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives within our community. We are looking for Board members with experience or knowledge in at least one of the following areas: governance, legal, finance, risk management, quality/performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, government relations or human resources. We would be particularly excited to meet with you if you have experience in capital planning related to facility development/relocation and/or strategic planning.

This is a two-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to 3 terms. The Board meets up to 7 times each year (quarterly regular meetings plus 3 special meetings for specific board items). Board business is conducted primarily virtually with some in-person business as needed. Board orientation will be provided to all candidates who are selected.

Applicants should respond with either a CV or a letter of interest setting out their experience in the focus areas noted above. Please submit by September 5, 2025 to the Board Chair at info@nfht.ca. While we appreciate all interest in this opportunity only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

More about us:

OUR MISSION:

In an integrated and collaborative manner, the NFHT will efficiently provide high quality, accessible patient ed care that offers a comprehensive range of core and targeted services aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving the health status of the population.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:

  • Provide timely access to primary health care allowing residents the opportunity to receive the appropriate services now and into the future.
  • Develop and deliver collaborative Chronic Disease Management and Health Promotion programs which are patient ed, focusing on those with the highest need.
  • Create a culture of inter-professional practice, collaboration and care that enables quality patient care and a healthy workplace.
  • Work collaboratively within hospital, community health and social services partners to improve the range, quality, efficiency and collaboration of health care services in West Northumberland.
  • Develop a strong model of governance that ensures effective controls and procedures are in place to mitigate ongoing risks.

More information about us can be found at www.nfht.ca