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Board Advisor – Medical Associates of Port Perry (MAPP)

Position Description

Role Type: Advisory non-fiduciary, unpaid volunteer

Term: 2 years

Status: Part Time as needed

Role Overview

Medical Associates of Port Perry (MAPP) is seeking an experienced, mission-aligned advisor to support the Board and Executive Leadership in guiding the long-term strategy, governance, and sustainability of the organization.

The advisor provides independent insight, subject-matter expertise, and strategic counsel. This is a non-governing role with no voting authority, designed to complement the skills of the Board and management team.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide independent advice on long-term strategy, growth, and sustainability

· Offer expertise in healthcare delivery, business, governance, finance, HR, or digital health

· Act as a sounding board for the Board and CEO

· Participate in select board or committee meetings by invitation

· Support major initiatives, transformation efforts, or risk decisions

· Leverage professional networks to advance MAPP’s mission where appropriate

Time Commitment

Approximately 8–10 hours per quarter

Attendance at select meetings (virtual or in-person)

Availability for ad-hoc consultation as required

Ideal Candidate Profile

· 10+ years of senior leadership or board-level experience preferred

· Experience in healthcare, public health, finance, governance, HR, or health technology

· Strong strategic thinking, sound judgment, and independence

· Experience advising boards or executive teams

· Commitment to community-based, patient-centered primary care

Role Clarification

Advisors do not have decision-making authority, fiduciary responsibility, or operational management duties. The role is intended to provide insight and counsel only.

Core Attributes

An ideal advisor will demonstrate:

· Strong strategic thinking and sound judgment

· Independence, integrity, and discretion

· Ability to ask thoughtful, challenging questions

· Collaborative, respectful, and mission-driven approach

· Comfort advising without operational control

Experience & Background

Ideal candidates typically bring:

· 10+ years of senior leadership or board-level experience preferred

· Experience in one or more of the following:

o Healthcare administration or clinical leadership

o Public health or health policy

o Finance, accounting, or health economics

o Legal, governance, or regulatory affairs

o Human resources or organizational development

o Technology or digital transformation in healthcare

o Business acumen

· Experience working with not-for-profit, physician-led, or community-based organizations is a strong asset

Governance & Advisory Mindset

· Clear understanding of the difference between advisory and fiduciary roles

· Experience advising boards, executives, or government bodies

· Ability to remain objective and focus on the organization’s best interests

Values Alignment

· Commitment to community-based healthcare

· Belief in patient-centered, high-quality primary care.

· Alignment with MAPP’s mission, values, and long-term vision

What This Role Is Not

To set expectations clearly:

· Advisors do not have decision-making authority

· Advisors do not manage staff or operations

· Advisors are not responsible for legal or fiduciary oversight

Why Serve as an Advisor to MAPP?

· Meaningful impact on community healthcare

· Opportunity to shape the future of primary care locally

· Collegial, purpose-driven board and leadership team

· Flexible commitment with high strategic value

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@portperrymedical.ca or mfraser@portperrymedical.ca

Medical Associates of Port Perry is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment. We are committed to creating an equitable environment where differences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to belong and thrive. We welcome and respect the diverse identities, backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences of our employees and communities, including 2SLGBTQI+ people, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people and people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request at the emails above for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay: $0.01 per year

Work Location: In person