Job opportunities – Canadian Women's Health Network EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

23 June 2010

Manitoba – Winnipeg

The Canadian Women’s Health Network (CWHN) is looking for new leadership.

Canada’s leading independent voice for trusted women’s health information is seeking a new Executive Director. The organization, with its head office in Winnipeg, has strong networks and affiliations throughout the country. The CWHN focuses on providing high quality information about women’s health for researchers, health care providers, policy makers and Canadian women.

We strive to be an independent, critical voice for women’s health in Canada. Throughout our 14-year history, we have helped to lead and define the women’s health agenda in this country. We have taken courageous positions, built strong communities, and spoken out on behalf of women and girls.

We are looking for an exceptional woman to help us take our next steps into the future, a thought leader with passion and a commitment to social change.

To take on this leadership challenge, the CWHN is seeking an enthusiastic and determined champion for women’s health. Working with a dedicated and diverse Board, the Executive Director will play an important role in developing and transitioning the Network. She will encourage strategic directions, provide inspiration and vision for the organization, and support the Network’s talented staff team.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education, a strong background in women’s health policy and research and a commitment to feminist perspectives and equity. She will also have experience and a demonstrated track record in evidence-based advocacy, building networks, promoting capacity building, and fostering organizational growth.

To explore this exciting leadership opportunity to guide one of Canada’s most trusted and respected health organizations, please forward your résumé, a one page document describing your vision for the CWHN and a sample of writing intended for the public or for a policy context to cwhn@cwhn.ca by Tuesday, July 20, 2010. More information about CWHN is available at www.cwhn.ca.

While the CWHN’s national office is located in Winnipeg, we will accept applications from elsewhere. However, candidates must be open to travel to Winnipeg as well as Ottawa. The position is full time but some flexibility in terms of hours can be considered. Salary will be negotiable, and will include a generous benefit package.

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