The Commission is seeking volunteers for Trustee and Commissioner positions
The Certification Commission is seeking senior executives working in healthcare and health IT to serve on its volunteer Board of Trustees and Board of Commissioners. Applications will be accepted only through this Web site from October 26 through close of business, Central Standard Time on November 20, 2009.
Trustee volunteer requirements
The Commission's 9-member Board of Trustees sets direction and provides oversight of the policies, affairs and funds of the organization in accordance with the bylaws and articles of incorporation of the Certification Commission, a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation. Application requirements include:
- Senior leadership experience (vice-president or above)
- Previous experience as a director or trustee on nonprofit boards of directors
- Demonstrated understanding of the mission and vision of the Commission
- Ability to meet attendance and other requirements of service
Trustees are nominated by the current board and serve three-year terms rotating each January; Trustees may be reappointed for a second term.
Trustees meet face-to-face two times a year with about four additional teleconference meetings scheduled throughout the year. These are voluntary positions; Trustees receive no compensation or travel expenses. Trustees are expected to declare any conflict of interest at their appointment and with subsequent decisions in which they participate.
New appointments will be announced in mid-December.
Commission volunteer requirements
The 21-member Board of Commissioners oversees the certification criteria and test scripts developed by voluntary work groups for the Commission's Comprehensive certification programs, provides strategic direction and ensures the objectivity and credibility of the Commission. Members represent a wide range of stakeholders including physician practices and hospitals, payers, health care consumers, vendors, safety net providers, public health agencies, quality improvement organizations, clinical researchers, standards development and informatics experts and government agencies. Application requirements include:
- Senior healthcare or health IT experience
- Ability to represent the broad interests of the stakeholder group
- Ability to meet attendance and other requirements of service
Commissioners are chosen by the Trustees for their experience and their contribution to overall stakeholder balance. They serve staggered two-year terms and may be reappointed for a second term. Applicants from physician practices, safety net providers, hospitals, and consumer representative organizations are especially sought during this recruitment.
Commissioners meet monthly including five face-to-face meetings alternating with teleconferences. No alternate attendees are permitted. These are voluntary positions; commissioners receive no compensation or travel expenses. Commissioners are expected to declare any conflict of interest at their appointment and with subsequent decisions in which they participate.
New appointments will be announced in mid-December.
The application period is now closed.