Experienced Board Director/Member

Human Health Project (HHP) is a holistic health literacy charity. Our mission is to improve the health of the underserved and vulnerable through holistic information, education and advocacy. For more information please read our one pager

What's Involved

HHP is seeking a new Board Director with experience of working with volunteer organizations at either a senior executive or Board level.

Purpose of this Role

Implement the Governance Code for Voluntary Organisations

Help bring awareness and support for HHP's programs

Work with developing the board, volunteers and staff

Time Commitment

Generally, there are 4 Board meetings per year. In addition, Board members are appointed to at least one of the Board’s 4 sub-committees. These sub-committees meet at least 4 times per year and sometimes more often depending on their workload.

More about Us

HHP’s mission is to provide donation based, peer-to-peer programs whereby people can help each other with their health issues, reducing inequities in health outcomes. HHP has a special focus on the underserved and vulnerable population groups, as well as the elderly and their caregivers.

Board Recruitment Process

The Board Nominations Committee reviews applications from prospective Board applicants. The Committee short-lists people who have the necessary skills and experience and meets with them before deciding on whether to recommend their appointment to the Board. If the Board agrees, the person is appointed to the Board for a period of up to 3 years. However all such appointments are subject to ratification at the following year’s AGM. If both parties are agreeable, a Board Nominated Director may be appointed to a second 3-year term

We are looking for a person with experience of being on a board and specifically in the duties outlined above and below.

• Advocacy/ Lobbyist
• Fundraising, grants, donations
• Business development / Marketing
• Revenuues generation - fee for service and reimbursement
• HR
• Management
• Legal