FQHC Board Member

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