Join the World Federation of
Chiropractic as its next
Secretary-General.
POSITION

Secretary-General

ORGANIZATIONWorld Federation of Chiropractic

LOCATION

Global (remote work with international travel)

We are seeking a dynamic, visionary and highly motivated individualas our next Secretary-General. This key leadership role will drive thestrategic direction of the WFC, advance the global profession andserve as chiropractic's international ambassador.
To learn more about this opportunity and the qualifications we are
seeking, go to wfc.org/recruitment_secgen.
Interested candidates should submit the following:- A current CV (research summaries not required)- A letter of interest explaining what has attracted you to this role
- A response to the following question: As the next Secretary
General of the WFC, how would you ensure its strategic objectives
would be successfully met?
- Desired salary or salary range
Letters of application should be submitted to dmanz@wfc.org by
July 1, 2024.

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EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE
Recruitment of Secretary-General
World Federation of Chiropractic
OPPORTUNITY DOCUMENT
VisionA world where all people, of all ages, in all nations have access to evidence-based, peoplecentered, interprofessional and collaborative chiropractic services so that populations can thrive
and reach their full potential.
MissionTo advance awareness, utilization and integration of chiropractic internationally.
ValuesOur values are passion, accountability, respect, integrity and service.
PassionWe are passionate about the value of chiropractic for individuals, communities and nations incontributing to healthier, happier, more active lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages. Thispassion motivates us to set and achieve high standards in our campaigns, daily operations, andprojects as we work to discharge our mission and realize our vision.
Accountability
We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and are committed to doing what we see we aregoing to do. We value transparency in our work and hold ourselves up to scrutiny. We live by thestandards we set for ourselves, including in our policies and position statements.
Respect
We are mindful of how our actions might impact others, both within and outside the chiropractic
profession, and accept those whose views differ from our own, acknowledging their rights,
opinions, beliefs and dignity. We recognize that the social determinants of health will influence theconditions under which health care is delivered and respect the range of approaches thatchiropractors take to the care of their patients and the societies and cultures they serve.
Integrity
We are honest, trustworthy, fair, and prize a consistent and uncompromising adherence to ethicaland moral conduct. We value integrity in interactions involving staff, WFC board and committee
members, member national associations and external stakeholders.

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Service
We embrace an attitude of service that permeates all levels of our organization. We take consistentactions to create value for our members, partners and stakeholders and the wider public such that
we advance goals and achieve positive, person-centered outcomes.
Principles
In 2020 the WFC published a set of 20 Principles. The Principles set out what the WFC stands forand what member national associations and stakeholders can expect from the WFC as a global,
not-for-profit organization.
1. We envision a world where all people of all ages, in all nations, can access the benefits ofchiropractic.
2. We are driven by our mission to advance awareness, utilization and integration ofchiropractic internationally.
3. We believe that science and research should drive care and policy decisions and support
calls for wider access to chiropractic.
4. We maintain that chiropractic extends beyond the care of patients to the promotion of
better health and the well-being of our communities.
5. We champion the rights of chiropractors to practice according to their training andexpertise.
6. We promote evidence-based practice integrating individual clinical expertise with the best
available evidence from clinical research and the values and preferences of patients.
7. We are committed to supporting our member national associations through advocacy andsharing best practices for the benefit of patients and society.
8. We acknowledge the role of chiropractic care, including the chiropractic adjustment, toenhance function, improve mobility, relieve pain and optimize well-being.
9. We support research that investigates the methods, mechanisms, and outcomes ofchiropractic care for the benefit of patients, and the translation of research outcomes into
clinical practice.
10. We believe that chiropractors are important members of a patient's healthcare team andthat interprofessional approaches best facilitate optimum outcomes.
11. We believe that chiropractors should be responsible public health advocates to improve
the well-being of the communities they serve.
12. We celebrate individual and professional equity, diversity and inclusion and represent
these values throughout our board and committees.
13. We believe that patients have a fundamental right to ethical professional care and theprotection of enforceable regulation in upholding good conduct and practice.
14. We serve the global profession by promoting collaboration between and amongst
organizations and individuals who support the mission, vision, values, and objectives of theWFC.
15. We support high standards of education that empower graduates to serve their patientsand communities as high value, trusted health professionals.
16. We believe in nurturing, supporting, mentoring, and empowering students and early career
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17. We are committed to the delivery of congresses and events that inspire, challenge,
educate, inform, and grow the profession through respectful discourse and positive
professional development.
18. We believe in continuously improving our understanding of the biomechanical,
neurophysiological, psychosocial and general health effects of chiropractic care.
19. We advocate for public statements and claims of effectiveness for chiropractic care thatare honest, decent, legal, and truthful.
20. We commit to an epic future for chiropractic evidence based, people centered,interprofessional and collaborative.
Introduction
The current Secretary-General of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), Professor Richard
Brown, has been in office since 2015. He has informed the Board of Directors that he is not seeking
renewal of his contract, which expires on June 30, 2025.
With this decision, the opportunity exists to fill the resulting vacancy. This document has beencreated to provide interested parties with information relating to the scope of the role and theopportunity to lead the WFC as its chief executive officer, operationalizing its vision, mission andstrategy and taking the organization into the future.
Overview
The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) serves as the global face of the chiropractic
profession. It was established in 1988 out of an identified need to form an internationalorganization that would provide high level representation of the chiropractic profession and serve
as a convening body for national associations of chiropractors globally.
Today, the WFC serves the interests of 96 national association members, who are spread acrossseven world regions: Africa, Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, Latin America, North America
and the Pacific. There is no minimum number of chiropractors required for association
membership and WFC Members range from single-figure memberships up to memberships in thethousands.
Over its 36-year history, the WFC has established a reputation as a trusted leader in theinternational chiropractor profession. It is the only global organization representing the interests ofmember national associations and provides services relating to the support, empowerment,
promotion and advancement of the chiropractic profession.
The WFC is committed to realizing its vision and mission by advocating for chiropractic globally,
regionally and nationally, working with other key stakeholders to achieve greater recognition,utilization and integration of chiropractic into health systems.
The WFC is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and is registered as a not-for-profit organization
under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (2009). Its funding is received from Member
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The WFC represents the chiropractic profession on the global stage, including at the World HealthOrganization. It works with chiropractic regional federations, spine societies, and other key
stakeholders to advance its aims and objectives.
Organizational plan
The WFC is led by a Board of Directors, which is composed of elected and nominatedrepresentatives from its seven world regions. There are currently 13 directors, five of whom arefrom the North American region, two from the regions of Europe and Pacific and one from each of
the remaining regions. Directors serve for two-year terms of office, which are renewable.
The WFC’s Executive Officers (President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer) are elected fromthe Board and serve, with the Past President, for the duration of the term of office as the Executive
Committee.
The WFC has three standing committees: the Public Health Committee, the Research Committee
and the Disability and Rehabilitation Committee. These committees include a representative of theBoard in its membership and the Secretary-General serves as an ex-officio member on each. The
WFC also maintains an International Chiropractic Educational Alliance and an Equity, diversity andInclusion Advisory Council. The Finance Committee draws representation from the secretariat andthe Board to advise the Board on financial matters.
While the WFC historically had a physical office presence in Toronto, since the 2020-2021 global
pandemic, its secretariat has operated from remote locations. Besides the Secretary-General, whocurrently operates as an independent contractor, the WFC has two employed full-time staff: aFinance and Administration Manager and an Administrative Assistant. Board and committee
members serve in an unremunerated capacity.
Brief history of the WFC
Despite previous efforts to form a global organization, the concept of the WFC was first proposedat the World Chiropractic Summit, held in 1987 in London, UK. Its formation was driven by the needfor the chiropractic profession to have a voice at the World Health Organization. On October 4,
1988, the leaders of 17 chiropractic associations met in Australia and unanimously approved adraft constitution creating the WFC. The first Secretary-General of the WFC was Mr David
Chapman-Smith, a New Zealand barrister who had been instrumental in representing theprofession during the New Zealand Commission of Inquiry into the chiropractic profession.
The inaugural Council of the WFC met in Toronto in 1989. During the 1990s, the profession grew
and the number of members of the WFC correspondingly increased. The first WFC Congress took
place in 1991 and has met biennially since. Recent WFC Congresses have been held in Australia(2023), Berlin (2019) and Washington DC (2017).

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Having been in informal relations with WHO since 1988, the WFC was accepted into official
relations as a Non-State Actor in January 1997. In 2003, the WHO published its Guidelines on Basic
Training and Safety in Chiropractic.
In 2005, the outcomes of a comprehensive identity consultation were published. This positioned
chiropractors as the spinal health care experts in the health system.
The WFC held its first education conference in partnership with the Association of Chiropractic
Colleges in 1988 in Manila, Philippines. Education conferences have continued biennially since,with recent conferences taking place in the St Louis (2022), London (2018), Montreal (2016) andMiami (2014). The 2024 WFC Education Conference will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The current Secretary-General, Prof. Richard Brown, became only the second person to hold therole when he took over from Mr Chapman-Smith in 2015.
In 2018-19 a comprehensive review of the WFC governance model took place, which included an
overhaul of the Bylaws, bringing them into line with modern not-for-profit legislation. Meetings
went from half-yearly to quarterly and the former Council underwent a change of name to become
the Board of Directors. Biennial Assemblies of WFC Members transitioned to annual meetings. In
2019, the WFC also launched its 20 Principles document, setting out a clear statement of what theWFC represents globally.
The WFC developed a strong presence on social media, with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
profiles being developed as a means of communicating with chiropractors and the public aroundthe globe. Investment was also made to develop the WFC’s newsletter, the Quarterly World Report,
which has steadily evolved to become the authoritative international magazine for the chiropractic
profession.
Development of the WFC’s committee structure also took place with revision of the terms ofreference, membership and activities of its Research, Public Health and Disability & Rehabilitationcommittees.
Over the course of the last nine years, the WFC has significantly developed its suite of policies andposition statements. This has included definitive policies on equity, diversity and inclusion, conflictof interest and communications.
In 2019, the WFC launched a three-year strategic plan, focusing on the pillars of support,
empowerment, promotion and advancement of the chiropractic profession. Its latest strategic
document, Adjusting to the Future, covers the period 2024-2029.
In 2023, the Board approved the formation of an International Chiropractic Education Alliance, abody to bring together the global chiropractic educational community. In 2024, the International
Test of Competence was launched, to support WFC members in unregulated jurisdictions topromote consistency and standards of entry into membership as a means of effective selfregulation.

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In 2024, the WFC launched a new website, bringing its message to a multilingual audience andhousing a dedicated conference and events registration platform.
Secretariat
Previously based in dedicated office accommodation in Toronto, Canada, the WFC Secretariat now
works remotely, with two staff members based in Toronto and the Secretary-General working out of
offices in the United Kingdom.
The two employed staff are the Finance & Administration Manager and the Administrative
Assistant, both longstanding members of the WFC team bringing significant institutional memory
to the organization.
CultureThe WFC strives to reflect its mission and vision in all its activities. It pursues a strategy of ensuringthat it is an organization for the many, not the few, and this is reflected in it embracing theprinciples of equity, diversity and inclusion. We foster collaboration and a shared sense of purpose
in developing and advancing chiropractic internationally and both value and respect different
perspectives. The Board works as a team and, along with employees and volunteer committee
members, there is strong encouragement to express ideas, concerns and feedback without fear of
judgment.
The WFC promotes regular channels of communication to facilitate dialogue and promote a senseof belonging. We also recognize and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams and bycelebrating milestones, acknowledging hard work and expressing gratitude, we maintain positive
morale, create a sense of fulfilment and motivate individuals to continue making a difference.
We recognize the importance of ensuring a positive work-life balance by allowing flexible working
arrangements and supporting the personal well-being of employees, which we believe contributes
to a healthier and more productive workforce.
The positive culture developed within the WFC as an international not-for-profit organization
places a strong emphasis on our social impact. We are committed to our employees and volunteer
directors and committee members enjoying a sense of fulfilment by being part of something
greater than the sum of their separate parts, knowing that their work is making a tangible differencein the global chiropractic community.
By developing and maintaining a positive culture embodying the above characteristics, we attract
and retain talented individuals, foster innovation and collaboration and ultimately achieve our
mission of advancing awareness, utilization and integration of chiropractic internationally.

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Membership
Voting members of the WFC are national associations of chiropractors. The WFC currently has 96
national associations of chiropractors as its members, spread across 7 world regions: Africa, Asia,
Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, Latin America, North America and Pacific.
WFC Members come together annually for an Assembly of Members, which consideredapplications for new members, approval of policies and ratification of actions of the Board.
There is no minimum size of membership for WFC Members, with many having single digit
memberships, reflecting the pioneer nature of the profession in many countries around the world.
Members of the WFC pay dues annually, which are based on the respective sizes of theirmemberships. The per capita calculation is made in November of each year, with dues payable on
January 1.
In joining the WFC, Members sign up to a Rights and Responsibilities document, which sets out theduties and benefits that Member national associations can expect.
Commitment to excellence
At the WFC we are committed to excellence, where the mindset and approach that drives bothindividuals and the organization to consistently strive for the highest standards of quality,
performance, and achievement. We aim to go beyond simply meeting expectations or settling formediocrity. This involves a relentless pursuit of improvement, a willingness to go the extra mile,
and a dedication to delivering exceptional results in every endeavour.
We believe that a commitment to excellence begins with setting high standards for ourselves andour work. It means having a clear vision of what success looks like and holding ourselves
accountable to those standards. It involves continuously raising the bar and refusing to settle foranything less than the best possible outcome. We recognise that there is always room for
improvement. We actively seek opportunities for growth, learning, and development. We embrace
feedback and use it as a tool for self-reflection and improvement. We are open to new ideas,
innovative approaches, and best practices, consistently striving to enhance our knowledge, skills,
and performance.
We recognize that excellence is often found in the details. A commitment to excellence means
paying attention to the smallest of details and taking pride in the quality of our work. It involves A
meticulous approach, ensuring accuracy, precision, and thoroughness in every task. By focusing
on the details, we aim to demonstrate our commitment to delivering excellence in all aspects of
our work.
As part of our commitment to excellence, we are driven by a deep passion for our work. We are fully
engaged, giving our best effort and energy to each task. We approach challenges with enthusiasm,
embracing them as opportunities for growth and improvement. This passion and engagement fuelour pursuit of excellence and inspire others to do the same.

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Strategic plan 2024-2029
The latest WFC Strategic Plan, Adjusting to the Future, builds upon key organizational
achievements that have contributed to advancing the chiropractic profession, helping it to position
itself as modern, evidence-based and person-centered. This has included collaborating with andsupporting projects of the World Health Organization, working with the chiropractic educational
community and supporting member national chiropractic associations in their work to attainlegislation and statutory regulation for the chiropractic profession.
Constantly present in the work of the WFC are the pillars of evidence-based, people-centered,interprofessional and collaborative chiropractic practice. Our success can be attributed to thevision, resilience and tenacity of the secretariat and Board of Directors, committee members andnational chiropractic associations, particularly through the period of the Covid-19 pandemic. Theirefforts, during what was an extremely challenging time, have contributed to positive growth, withrenewed strength and expansion of our activities. As we have reviewed our strategic priorities, wehave engaged a wide range of stakeholders, who have provided unique perspectives that haveguided us to this 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.
The five strategic pillars of the WFC Strategic Plan 2024-2029 are:
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Creating stakeholder value
Promoting professional consistency
Ensuring financial sustainability
Achieving equitable workforce distribution
Maximizing operational efficiency

Each of our strategic objectives will be measured by quantifiable SMART-oriented key performanceindicators (KPIs): specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound. These KPIs help us totrack and measure performance over time for each strategic objective based on the desired
outcomes.
Governance and Bylaws
The activities of the WFC are governed by its Articles of Association and its Bylaws. The WFC isregistered as a not-for-profit corporation under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (2009).
The Bylaws of the WFC underwent a significant overhaul in 2019, with minor editing in 2020.
Elections for directors take place every two years, with directors either elected by their region or,
for associations with 3000 or more members, directors are nominated accordingly. There are
currently a total of 13 directors on the Board. Executive officers are elected within the board andcontinue to represent their regions whilst in office. The President serves a single, two-year term in
office.
Meetings of the WFC Board take place quarterly, with three meetings online and a 2-3 day in person
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In relation to organizational governance and human resources, the WFC maintains a binder ofadministrative policies which are checked for compliance with Canadian not-for-profit legislation.
Training on matters of board governance and the statutory duties of directors has been provided
previously by the WFC's legal adviser.
Meetings and events
Since 1991, the WFC has held a biennial congress in cities around the world:
1991
1993
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007

Toronto, Canada
London, United Kingdom
Washington DC, USA
Tokyo, Japan
Auckland, New ZealandParis, France
Orlando, USA
Sydney, Australia
Vilamoura, Portugal

2009
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023
2025

Montreal, Canada
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Durban, South Africa
Athens, Greece
Washington DC, USA
Berlin, Germany(Online event)Gold Coast, Australia
Copenhagen, Denmark

The WFC Congress is officially recognized as the largest scientific meeting for chiropractors on theplanet. With an international call for abstracts and a robust peer review process, abstracts arepresented both in platform and poster formats. For many years, over US$40,000 has been pledged
at each congress in research award monies by NCMIC and IBCE.
The format of the Congress features outstanding keynote speakers, plenary presenters, debates,
research presentations and workshops. Preceded by a welcome reception on the eve of theacademic program, the Congress itself takes place over three days. The Congress also features afull social program, including a gala and awards dinner on the final night.
Bids to host the Congress are launched four years in advance and the events are a partnership
between the WFC and the host national chiropractic association. Congresses regularly attract up
to 1000 attendees.
In the alternate years between the congress, the WFC hosts an education conference. This is
typically a smaller more focused event, attracting academics, education researchers and leaders
within the chiropractic educational arena. With a strong educational research track, the education
conference is recognized as the leading international event for those involved in chiropractic
teaching and learning.
Special projects
With a constant focus on innovation, the WFC Engages in a number of special projects outside ofits normal day-to-day activity. For many years, it has coordinated World Spine Day, celebrated on
October 16 each year, as a professionally agnostic International Day to highlight the global burdenof spinal pain and disability.

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Past special projects have included the WFC identity consultation, public health campaigns, andthe support of chiropractic development in underserved communities around the world.
The WFC is currently developing a Global Observatory for Chiropractic, comprising surveys andinformation gathering in order to create an authoritative repository of information about thechiropractic profession worldwide.
World Health Organization
The WFC was admitted into official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1997 andhas served in this capacity as a Non-State Actor (NSA) since this time. It is officially affiliated with
the Department of Integrated Services with its focal point in the Traditional, Complementary andIntegrative Medicine (TCIM) Unit.
In 2003, WHO published its Guidelines for Basic Training and Safety in Chiropractic. This document
was translated into a number of languages and was used to inform Member States about the statusof chiropractic education globally. In 2022, an agreement was signed to update this document to a
Benchmark for Training in Chiropractic. It is anticipated that this will be published at the end of2024.
The WFC works with a number of departments at WHO, including the Department of Ageing and
Health, Health Workforce, Non-Communicable Diseases, and Classifications and Terminologies.
As an NSA in official relations, the WFC is entitled to be represented at high level meetings of WHO,
including the World Health Assembly and the Executive Board. It is customary for the SecretaryGeneral to attend these events, often accompanied by Board members or other stakeholder
representatives.
The WFC is a founding member of the World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA) and provides
representation on its workstreams. The Secretary-General is the current representative to the WRA
workforce workstream. The WFC was also invited to provide representatives to the Package of
Rehabilitation Interventions for Low Back Pain and the steering committee, guideline developmentgroup, external review committee and systematic research groups for the WHO Guideline on
Chronic, Primary, Non-surgical Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings.
Finances and facilities
The WFC generates revenue from a range of sources, including Membership dues, corporate andeducational partnerships, endorsements, revenue from meetings and events, and low-risk
investment income.
At the time of writing, the WFC has assets of approximately C$1.1m. It holds accounts in US dollars
and Canadian dollars. It owns no property. The WFC finances are subject to an annual independent
audit. There have been no irregularities or extraordinary events identified in audits.

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Future Development
The WFC is operating within its five-year strategic plan. The successful candidate will join theorganization with four years remaining on this plan. We are confident that we will be making good
progress on each of the five strategic pillars by the time that the new Secretary-General joins theorganization in 2025.
The future is bright for the WFC. Relations with key stakeholders are strong and the organization
enjoys a robust international reputation. The organization is financially stable, but there is room forcapital growth to fund new initiatives and projects.
The new Secretary-General will take the WFC into its next stage of growth. They will consolidate theexisting successes, while identifying opportunities for expansion that are aligned with the mission
and vision. This is particularly important in the area of equitable workforce distribution.
Summary and conclusion
The WFC invites outstanding potential candidates to consider the opportunity to serve as its next
Secretary-General. The position is unique in many ways, serving to oversee the international
activities and initiatives of the organization. It provides the opportunity to advocate for the
chiropractic profession on a global scale, and can include engaging with policymakers,
international health organizations, and other stakeholders to promote the recognition andintegration of chiropractic care within health care systems worldwide.
The WFC works to foster collaboration among chiropractic associations and organizations acrossdifferent countries. As the Secretary-General, there exists the potential to facilitate and strengthen
these collaborations, encouraging knowledge sharing, research corporation, and the developmentof common standards and best practices. The Secretary-General is also tasked with enhancing
public awareness and understanding of chiropractic care, which includes advocacy campaigns thedevelopment of information resources and awareness initiatives to promote the benefits andsafety of chiropractic care.
A key role for the Secretary-General is to engage and support the WFC's member associations,which can involve facilitating communication channels, attending member events and providing
resources and support to strengthen their capacity and effectiveness. A key role of the SecretaryGeneral is to work alongside other health care organizations, including the World HealthOrganization, to improve healthcare globally.
In summary, this is a multifaceted role encompassing advocacy, collaboration, professional
development, research promotion and educational development, all aimed at advancing thechiropractic profession worldwide.

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Recruitment of Secretary-General
World Federation of Chiropractic
ROLE SPECIFICATION
Role overview
The Secretary-General of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) serves as the chief executive
officer responsible for overseeing the operations, administration, and strategic direction of theorganization.
This position is pivotal in fostering global chiropractic advocacy, promoting professional
development, and enhancing inter-professional relationships. The Secretary-General acts as aliaison between the WFC's leadership, its member organizations, and external stakeholders,
including the World Health Organization.
Key Responsibilities
Role Overview
The Secretary-General of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is the organization's top
executive, responsible for the overall leadership, management, and direction of WFC's global
operations. This role involves strategic planning, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement,
advocacy, and program development. The Secretary-General ensures that the WFC achieves its
mission of advancing awareness, utilization and integration of chiropractic internationally,
promoting chiropractic's role in global health and fostering professional development within the
chiropractic community.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership▪ Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan, aligning WFC's goals withthe evolving needs of the chiropractic profession and global health trends.
▪ Guide the WFC's executive team and Board of Directors in setting strategic
priorities and objectives.
▪ Establish partnerships with international organizations to broaden the WFC's
influence.
2. Organizational Management
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Oversee day-to-day operations, including administration, staffing, and internal
processes, ensuring they are efficient and effective.
Lead and manage the WFC's staff and committees, promoting a collaborative andinclusive work environment.
Implement and maintain robust financial controls, ensuring budget discipline,
compliance, and financial transparency.

3. Advocacy and Representation▪ Represent the WFC at international conferences, health forums, governmental
meetings, and other key events, including the World Health Assembly.
▪ Develop and nurture relationships with global health organizations, policymakers,
and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
▪ Advocate for chiropractic within broader health-related contexts, emphasizing its
role in preventive and integrative care.
4. Stakeholder Engagement▪ Serve as the primary point of contact for WFC's member associations, addressing
their concerns and facilitating communication.
▪ Organize regular meetings, assemblies, webinars, and events to keep stakeholders
informed and engaged.
▪ Build a strong network of stakeholders, including chiropractors, healthcare
professionals, and academic institutions, to support WFC's mission.
5. Professional Development and Education▪ Oversee the development of international conferences and events, regionalseminars, and meetings to advance the skills and knowledge of chiropractic
professionals and empower national association members.
▪ Collaborate with academic institutions to promote chiropractic education andresearch.
▪ Lead initiatives to support the continued professional development of chiropractors
and encourage innovation within the field.
6. Compliance and Governance▪ Ensure compliance with international regulations, industry standards, and WFC's
internal policies.
▪ Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop governance frameworks andpolicies that align with best practices.
▪ Ensure the WFC's activities meet legal requirements and ethical standards.
7. Qualifications and Experience▪ Experience in proven leadership within the chiropractic profession is highly
desirable.
▪ Advanced qualifications in law, business administration, healthcare management,or related fields are preferred.

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At least 10 years of leadership experience in a healthcare-related or professionalorganization, with a track record of successful strategic planning, organizational
management and financial oversight.
Prior experience working with international organizations or in global advocacy rolesis desirable.
Prior experience working with international organizations or in roles that require
global advocacy and cross-cultural engagement.

8. Skills and Competencies• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage
effectively with diverse audiences, including professionals, stakeholders, and the
public.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously• Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of motivating and leading
a diverse team.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and networks with a range ofstakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and member
associations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategicallyand adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans, aligningorganizational goals with global trends and industry needs.
• Proven track record in overseeing operations and maintaining effective
administrative and financial processes.
• Experience in representing organizations at international forums, advocating for
professional interests, and engaging in high-level discussions with policymakers.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements in the healthcare sector, andexperience in ensuring organizational compliance and governance.
• Working knowledge of the chiropractic profession and its role in the provision ofhealthcare at a global level.
9. Personal attributes• A visionary leader with the ability to inspire and guide the organization toward its
mission and objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus among diverse groups andstakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and promoting transparency
and accountability.
• Capable of handling pressure and adapting to evolving situations, including
frequent international travel.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required; additional languages,
especially those spoken in key WFC regions, are a plus.
• Competency in modern office tools, project management software, and digitalcommunication platforms.

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10. Reporting and Governance Structure• The Secretary-General reports to the WFC's Board of Directors and collaborates
closely with the President and other Board members to ensure the effective
governance of the organization.
• The Secretary-General provides regular reports on organizational performance,
financial status, and strategic initiatives.
11. Location and Travel Requirements• The position is headquartered in Toronto but it is expected that the successful
candidate will work remotely.
• Extensive international travel is required to represent the WFC at global events,
conferences, and meetings.
• The Secretary-General must be adaptable and willing to travel frequently.
12. Compensation and Benefits• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans,
and other employee benefits.