Volunteer Board Member (Healthcare Professional)

The Clifton Women’s Healthcare Education Network CWHEN Seeking: Volunteer Board Member ABOUT US CWHEN is a non profit organization that is committed to amplifying the voices of female patients, across Canada. We promote education on women’s health issues and fund neglected areas of women’s health research to help transform our current models of care. WHY YOU WOULD JOIN US You are passionate about women’s healthcare You believe the current healthcare system needs to change, in regards to women, especially minority and low-income women You want to help educate women across Canada about their own health and bodily autonomy You want to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, scientists and leaders to breakdown myths about gender in healthcare, to improve women’s diagnostic rates and times, and help to shift healthcare away from a male-default model of care And you want to work with doctors across the country to change the current approach to healthcare THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking motivated, skilled healthcare professionals, who can provide clinical insight, help strengthen and evaluate our programming and support connections within the healthcare sector. As a board member, you will have the opportunity to build your network and community, while working on issues you feel passionate about. You’ll acquire governance skills and be able to work alongside other healthcare professionals, as we work to achieve our goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Board members are expected to: Attend quarterly board meetings Assist in program evaluation and development and to provide clinical expertise and guidance on the design, relevance and effectiveness of CWHEN’s healthcare education initiatives Provide strategic oversight and contribute to organizational planning and priorities Ensure financial stewardship, transparency, and risk management Uphold governance best practices, including compliance with applicable bylaws Support a culture of equity, inclusion, and accessibility in decision-making Support CWHEN’s outreach and engagement with healthcare professionals, researchers and community partners Help to promote the organization's visibility YOUR SKILLS Experience as a healthcare professional in Canada Able to apply clinical or healthcare sector knowledge to evaluate the relevance, feasibility and potential impact of proposed programs and initiatives Familiarity with the Canadian healthcare system and the needs of patients, healthcare professionals or healthcare organizations Ideally bilingual in English and French; both written and spoken. English is essential Comfortable communicating ideas and willing to collaborate as a part of a team A dedication to actively participate in fulfilling the organization’s mission and to contribute to our ongoing growth Experience delivering educational presentations or lectures is an asset How to apply: Please email your Linkedin profile and a brief cover letter to Naiomi Badri Email: [email protected]

Provide clinical expertise and strategic oversight to evaluate and develop healthcare education initiatives. Support organizational planning, financial stewardship, and outreach to healthcare professionals and community partners.

Must be a healthcare professional in Canada with a strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and patient needs. Bilingualism in English and French is preferred, and experience in delivering educational presentations is an asset.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Clinical Insight
• Program Evaluation
• Strategic Oversight
• Financial Stewardship
• Governance
• Risk Management
• Equity And Inclusion
• Outreach And Engagement
• Bilingualism
• Public Speaking
• Collaboration
• Healthcare Sector Knowledge

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Education
• Science & Research

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Executive

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte