Board Member Recruitment

Norfolk General Hospital invites applications for new Board Members

The Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) Board of Directors is seeking to recruit passionate and visionary individuals to fill four (4) upcoming vacancies.  NGH is not just addressing today’s healthcare needs but continues to be a beacon for healthcare and a source for hope and comfort to Norfolk and surrounding communities. As a Board Member, your insight and leadership could be the catalyst for transformative change and creating a compelling vision for healthcare that prioritizes patient and family needs above all.

We invite community volunteers with a bold vision for healthcare—a vision

to foster healthier communities through exceptional rural health care, close to home —to join us. If you are ready to apply your expertise and lead NGH towards achieving its strategic objectives, we want to hear from you. Our board benefits from a variety of perspectives and skills to effectively guide our healthcare decisions.

“We are in pursuit of exceptional individuals eager to contribute their time, energy, and wisdom to drive significant improvements in our healthcare system. Our Board of Directors is actively seeking volunteers dedicated to ensuring our hospital excels in providing top-notch, patient- and family-centric care,” remarked Stephanie Pongracz-Clarysse, Chair of the Norfolk General Hospital Board.

How to Apply

To take your place at the forefront of healthcare innovation with NGH, interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, accompanied by a completed application form highlighting past board experience, areas of interest and how you envision contributing to our mission to deliver high-quality, integrated and innovative care, together with our partners.

We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds as our board values diverse perspectives and skills to guide our healthcare decisions effectively.

Duties & Responsibilities of Directors: Candidates should be ready to commit to board and committee roles, with the board meeting approximately nine times a year. We offer a hybrid model for meetings, allowing both in-person and virtual attendance to accommodate all members.

Application deadline extended to May 2, 2025.

Application Information

Applicants are invited to submit an application form indicating their areas of interest, accompanied by a cover letter, resume and references. All applications will be acknowledged and held in confidence.

We extend our sincere thanks to all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Inquiries and applications should be forwarded to:

Charlene Charles, Coordinator of Board Affairs
Norfolk General Hospital Board of Directors
Norfolk General Hospital
365 West St, Simcoe, ON N3Y 1T7
Phone:
519-426-0130 ext. 1228
Email:
ccharles@ngh.on.ca