AFPHM Terms of Reference guide the AFPHM Regional Committee’s operations, responsibilities and functions. The AFPHM Regional Committee advises the AFPHM Council on matters relevant to the Faculty in the region, promotes public health medicine in the region and provides opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) for Faculty Fellows.

AFPHM Regional Committee members report to the AFPHM Council and are accountable to the AFPHM.

Essential attributes

• Fellowship of the AFPHM
• Resident in the region
• Be fully conversant with the RACP’s Constitution, AFPHM Regional Committee’s Terms of Reference, AFPHM By-laws, the RACP Strategic Plan, and the AFPHM strategic and business plans
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and understanding of governance
• Attitudes of cooperation and positivity and high standards of ethical behaviour
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Commitment to quality assurance and continuous development

Additional essential attributes for this position

• Demonstrated experience in medical education at the postgraduate level
• Demonstrated understanding of the medical education environment in the region
• Commitment to be an advocate for trainees in the region
• Sound knowledge of the AFPHM Advanced Training Program training requirements
• Commitment to support supervisors and mentors in undertaking their education role
• Knowledge and understanding of modern educational principles, self-directed learning and adult learning principles

Key responsibilities

• Review Learning Contracts (LCs) and Learning Contract Reports (LCRs) and sign off on individual trainee approvals and certifications in the relevant region, including but not limited to:
  • Overseas-based training positions
  • Clinical and laboratory time for training placements
  • Individual trainee entry applications across Australasia
• Advise potential trainees on appropriate training opportunities in the region
• Advise potential trainees on entry requirements to the AFPHM Advanced Training Program
• Advise supervisors and mentors on remediation for trainees in difficulty (TiD), if requested
• Review Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications with the Committee
• Review applications for consideration of exceptional circumstances with the Committee
• Assist in ensuring the AFPHM Regional Committee works productively and harmoniously
• Ensure good governance of the AFPHM
• Assist in aligning AFPHM strategic and business plans with the RACP Strategic Plan
• Assist the AFPHM Council in identifying and responding to new and emerging regional issues as they arise
• Ensure timely responses to requests for comment or reports from the AFPHM Council, Training Program Committee and other AFPHM Committees
• Adhere to the RACP’s policies, including the prevention of discrimination and harassment

How to apply

Complete the expression of interest form (PDF) and email it, along with your most recent CV, to PublicHealthMedicine@racp.edu.au