The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has selected its Search Committee for a new Board of Directors.
It's the next step to creating a new hospital corporation that governs both the Chatham and Wallaceburg hospital sites with a single board of directors. The search process is being led by Rob Devitt, the ministry appointed supervisor, with the support of a Nominations and Selection Committee.
"I am delighted with the calibre and skills of the individuals from across Chatham-Kent who will sit on the Search Committee," said Rob Devitt. "These individuals will provide valuable perspectives and advice to me to ensure that the new Board has the necessary skills and diversity to govern the Alliance."
The following individuals will assist with the selection process:
Greg Aarssen, an entrepreneur, investor and farmer; Daniel Miskokomon, who is currently serving his second term as chief for Walpole Island First Nation; Sharon Pfaff, an accomplished healthcare clinician and leader with a diverse background at local, regional and provincial health organizations.
The three will also serve on the board as inaugural members.
Ron Thomson, a member of the CKHA Rural Health Advisory Committee, is also on the search committee and three ex-officio board members, including Dr. Pervez Faruqi, chief of staff, Dr. Alison Morand, president of the medical staff and Lori Marshall, CKHA president and CEO will join the Search Committee as well.
Devitt says the search firm that supported the CEO and Medical Staff Leadership searches will support this search. "It is important that board recruitment be conducted with a high degree of diligence. Having the support of an executive search firm is a practice that will be adopted by the board in future recruitment efforts as well."
Advertising is underway seeking interested and appropriately skilled candidates. The next step includes interviews for short-listed candidates and reference checks.