The Powassan and Area Family Health Team is a not-for-profit corporation that is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members include our Lead Physician and local citizens.
Board of Directors
Our board is currently at capacity. For succession planning purposes it is important to have interested people to step onto the board when positions become available.
The skills and experience we are looking for in members of the board vary depending on our strategic plan and the current experience of the board.
Attributes we are looking for in board members are as follows:
• Knowledge and understanding of the primary care health sector, or be interested in developing such knowledge and understanding
• One or more of the skills, abilities, knowledge, experience or other attributes identified by the Nominating Committee as necessary for the organization to achieve its strategic objectives
• Interest in developing, if they do not already have them, the skills, abilities, knowledge, experience or other attributes that would be required to serve successfully as board members
• Passion for the mission of the Powassan and Area Family Health Team
About the PAAFHT
Opening its doors in August 2011, the boundaries of PAAFHT stretch from Loring and Restoule in the west to Chisholm Township in the east, and from East Ferris in the north to Trout Creek and Laurier in the south. Within these boundaries over 12,000 people reside. It is estimated that over 5,000 do not have access to a family physician and many others are registered with doctors outside our area due to lack of healthcare professionals. The ultimate goal is to be in a position to have primary healthcare available locally for all those without a doctor and avoid visits to the hospital ER or walk in clinics in North Bay or elsewhere.
How to Apply
If you are interested, or know someone that you think would bring valuable experience and insights to our organization, please fill out the nomination form and email, mail or deliver it to our Executive Director, Anna Gibson-Olajos at the Powassan Medical Centre or agibsonolajos@paafht.ca.
PAAFHT Board Nomination Form
Please note that only applicants chosen for the interview stage will be contacted.