Job Title: FQHC-LA Board Member
Position Summary
Addressing pressing healthcare issues in our community has never been more critical. We are seeking passionate individuals who are dedicated to propelling our community healthcare into a promising and healthier future for Central Florida. This position is an un-paid / volunteer position.
Board members come with different backgrounds, education, experiences, and goals. The qualities that make a great member of the Board of Directors:
- Being a current UCF Health patient or the parent/guardian of a UCF Health patient.
- Understanding and belief in UCF Health's mission and vision.
- Understanding of challenges, opportunities, and strengths of Federally Qualified Health Centers.
- Desire to work collaboratively with other board members in a community setting.
- Helpful, but not required, is training or experience in one of the following areas:
- Community affairs
- Marketing/public relations
- Personnel management and employee relations
- Healthcare delivery
- Financial management
- Legal
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Every member of the Board of Directors is required to participate in UCF Health's FQHC-LA monthly meetings. The roles and responsibilities required for the volunteer role include:
- Ensure that the needs and interests of all members of the community are represented in plans and decisions impacting health center services.
- Attend board meetings regularly and be an active participant.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of board discussions and information.
- Serve on at least one committee:
- Finance Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Support/Development Committee
Time Commitment
- Board of Director terms are for a period of three years. The Board meets monthly. Subcommittee meetings are intermittently, varying from monthly to quarterly, depending on the committee. The average time commitment is 3 hours per month, including reviewing monthly Board Reports, minutes, and policies as they arise.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old and a current UCF Health patient or business leader in the community
- FQHC Board applicants may not have more than half of their non-patient Board members receive income that exceeds 10% of their annual income from the healthcare industry.
- Successfully completion of a background check
- Follow the Board’s Code of Ethics
- Sign the annual Conflict of Interest Policy