Invitation to stand for election to the Governing Board

Cochrane ’s Governing Board is seeking to elect 4 new membersWe are looking for candidates with a passion for Cochrane, a belief in its power to improve healthcare decision making worldwide, and the ability to support the management of the organization.Cochrane is an international organization and a registered charity in the UK, and members of the Governing Board from around the world are ‘Trustees’ of the charity. The Trustees carry ultimate responsibility for Cochrane and this is a critically important role.The Board works as a team, including members with complementary skills and backgrounds. Candidates standing for election must be Cochrane Members but do not have to be a leader of a Cochrane Group. We are looking for a diverse and international range of candidates, and welcome nominations from people with the skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of a Trustee.In this election, we are especially seeking candidates who have one or more of the following areas of expertise, in order to complement those of existing Board members:Charity Governance (in any charitable organization around the world)Organizational Finance and Resource ManagementPeople Management (often called ‘Human Resources’ in English) and Organizational DevelopmentKnowledge of the importance of Consumer involvement in Evidence Production and Health PolicyAdvocating for EvidenceWidening Access, Participation, Reach and Impact of research  Fundraising and DevelopmentThis is an exciting oppor...
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