Job Introduction

We are the world’s leading member-owned, not-for-profit organisation protecting the careers, reputations and financial security of doctors, dentists, healthcare professionals and organisations around the world. Founded in 1892, we take pride in the vital part we play within healthcare delivery by providing expert advice and support almost 300,000 members worldwide.

Role Responsibility

We are seeking a Non-Executive Director based in Hong Kong or Singapore to join our Council (which is the Board of Directors of MPS and responsible for the running of MPS and its long-term success) to provide challenge and support to the Executive team, ensuring that MPS continues to thrive long into the future providing expert advice and support that our members trust and value.

As a Council member you are the voice of our members and are integral to our success by helping to shape and drive our ambitious business strategy.  You will understand the complexities of working in the healthcare profession, ideally on a global scale.

You will be required to demonstrate high levels of integrity and role model outstanding standards of quality, probity and governance. Your ability to listen and constructively challenge in a board environment, to engage with other Non-Executive Directors and our Executive team will be critical in delivering our financial and strategic business objectives that benefit members.

Medical Protection Society is committed to creating a diverse Board that reflects the demographics of the members we serve. Experience of working in Private Medicine and at a Consultant level would be beneficial, but not essential. Some previous governance experience would also be beneficial.

The successful applicant will join the Medical sub-committee then later be invited to join other sub-committees, depending on experience and time commitments.  During the 8-year tenure the successful applicant may wish to be considered for roles such as Chair of a Sub-Committee or ultimately, Chair of Council.

Approximate annual commitment will be around 18 days a year for Council and Sub-Committee meetings. Time will also be required to prepare for meetings and attend professional development. Meetings will be held on-line with the occasional requirement for travel to our London or Leeds office.  As a global organisation we aim to set meeting times that are suitable for all attendees, however some flexibility will be required.  

More information about our Council can be found on our website: https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/about/organisation-and-finance/mps-council

To be considered for this application please apply through the MPS careers site at https://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/careers-at-mps.

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants must be a Doctor, currently registered to practise medicine and either be a member of MPS and confirm their MPS Membership number in their application, or become a member of MPS at next indemnity renewal.

Closing date: 31st December 2021

Package Description

• £27,600 plus expenses plus £4,248 for appointment to each Sub-Committee.
• circa 18 days per year commitment

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.

Medical Protection Society