Callout for Akwesasne Health Board Representatives

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is seeking three (3) community representatives to sit on the Akwesasne Health Board 2019-2020 FY; one (1) member from Kana:takon District; One (1) member from the Kawehno:ke District and One (1) member from the Tsi Snaihne District.

To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Advisory Health Board a person must:

  • Be a registered member of Akwesasne or immediately eligible to be registered as a member under the Akwesasne Membership code (does not include probationary members);
  • have knowledge of Mohawk cultures and traditions;
  • have good character, credibility and reputation in the Akwesasne community;
  • Not be convicted of an indictable offense in Canada or a felony in the United States within 5 years prior to their appointment;
  • Reside in the District for which they were appointed, unless otherwise approved by the Board;
  • Have an adequate educational background or experience in the health field and possess an interest in health issues. For the youth representative, an interest in health issues satisfies this criterion;
  • Must not be an employee of the Department of Health.

Honorarium set by MCR guidelines for appointed Akwesasne Health Board members.

If interested please submit a letter of interest, outlining your qualifications and interest to shealene.gibson@akwesasne.ca or by dropping off your letter at the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility, Attention: Department of Health Administration.

For more information or to pick up a Terms of Reference package, please contact Department of Health Administration office at 613-575-2341 ext. 3300.

DEADLINE: January 31, 2019 before 5:00 p.m.

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