The Southern District Health Board is about to begin head-hunting the head-hunters, less than a week after chief executive Brian Rousseau announced his resignation.
From Monday, the board will be seeking proposals from recruiters keen to have the job of finding it a new chief executive.
Recruiters will have to have their proposals back to the board by June 29 and the successful recruiter chosen by July 8.
The recruiter will be required to run the entire process, including search, selection and post-hire care.
Those applying will be required to describe their process, including what they will do if the initial plan does not attract the required calibre of candidate.
They will also be asked to spell out a guarantee period outlining the process that would be undertaken should an applicant resign after placement.
Part of the proposal has to set out what would be done to settle the new chief executive and their family in DunedinA detailed timeline for completion of the process, assuming that there are applications, will also be sought.
At this stage the board has not indicated a date by which it would hope to make an appointment although acting chairman Paul Menzies said this week that he expected the process could take months.
Mr Rousseau leaves his position at the end of the year. Chairman Joe Butterfield, at present overseas, will lead the appointment process for the board.
