The Subcommittee currently has a vacancy for 1 Fellow to join the Basic Training Paediatrics & Child Health Division who is interested in contributing towards discussions and the decision-making process on the Accreditation of a Training Provider (settings) and the Paediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Program.
This is a particularly exciting time to join the Subcommittee following implementation of the new Training Provider Accreditation Program as from 1 January 2021, for all training settings offering Basic Training across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
The accreditation of training settings for Paediatrics & Child Health Basic Training is an essential activity that ensures high quality training environments for tomorrow’s Physicians. The RACP and the Paediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Committee are responsible for ensuring that all training is undertaken in accredited training settings, and this is managed by the Paediatrics & Child Health Division Accreditation Subcommittee.
Requirements
- attend 4 Subcommittee meetings per year; the meetings generally run for 5 hours in total, with the first 2 hours allocated for decisions regarding Joint Training Provider accreditation, in collaboration with the Basic Training Adult Internal Medicine Division
- allocate reading time for agendas and papers, which are circulated approximately 1-2 weeks before each Subcommittee meeting
- be flexible and willing to support the rollout and implementation of the new accreditation program and accreditation of training settings and its Paediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Program
- contribute to accreditation reviews by attending site visits (physically/virtually) as an Accreditor, complete Progress Report reviews and Document Reviews of Settings and their Basic Training Paediatrics & Child Health program
- contribute to joint discussions and decision-making on the accreditation of training settings which offer Adult Internal Medicine and Paediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Programs
- complete accreditation-related activities, with guidance and continued communication with the Training Accreditation Services team
Members are appointed for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to renew for a further term.
The role as a Subcommittee Member is a voluntary position. However, to support and thank you for your contributions towards Accreditation, you'll receive CPD Points for the completed activities. In addition, all relevant travel, meals and accommodation costs for attending face-to-face Subcommittee meetings and any site visits are covered by the College, in accordance with the RACP Travel Policy and Guidelines (PDF).
Apply
To apply, submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV to accreditation@racp.edu.au
For more information, please contact Rita Ah Ken, Education Officer of Training Accreditation Services on 1300 697 227 or by email accreditation@racp.edu.au.