Kaupapa o te Komiti | Purpose of the Committee

The Aotearoa NZ AMD Committee aims to support the professional careers of Fellows and Trainees of the Division in Aotearoa NZ.

Working with appropriate College Bodies, specialty societies and staff in relation to medical education, policy and advocacy, Fellowship, and medical workforce to promote and support the practice of adult medicine in the Aotearoa New Zealand context.

There is a vacancy for:

• A General Member – Aotearoa NZ Adult Medicine Member with appropriate skills, background or geographic representation that can assist the Committee

The College Body acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the 5 Treaty principles, articulated by the Waitangi Tribunal it guarantees. It commits that all its policies will give consideration to the impact on the wellbeing and mana of Māori as tangata whenua and ensure that these policies uphold the principles of tino rangatiratanga, equity, active protection, options and partnership. The College Body commits to uphold the Principles and Articles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Takohanga | Responsibilities

The Committee meets up to 4 times a year, of which 1 may be kanohi ki te kanohi | face to face in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington.

Travel costs are covered in accordance with the RACP Travel Policy (PDF).

The remainder of the meetings up to 3, would be hui-ā-ataata | zoom meetings.

Most of the mahi will occur during scheduled hui, with up to 2 hours of pre-reading for kanohi ki te kanohi hui and 1 hour for hui-ā-ataata | zoom. Members may need to respond to communication out of session. CPD points will be allocated by the Secretariat.

Paearu Mātauranga, Paearu Wheako | Knowledge and Experience Criteria

• Be a RACP Fellow of mātai rata pakeke | Adult Medicine, who resides in Aotearoa NZ
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to collaborate and build positive partnerships.
• Computer literate with access to a computer.
• Ability to prepare and engage diligently in RACP activities.

Read the Aotearoa NZ Adult Medicine Division Committee Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.

Apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and a copy of your latest CV to AoNZ_Adult_Chapters@racp.org.nz.