Vacancies have arisen within the Training Program Committee – Basic Training in Adult Medicine (Aotearoa New Zealand) for members and the Chair. The Committee is now seeking expressions of interest from Directors of Physician Education (DPE’s), Education Supervisors, and Fellows.

Kaupapa o te Komiti | Purpose of the Committee

The Training Program Committee – Basic Training in Adult Medicine is responsible for the holistic management and delivery of the Basic Training program in Aotearoa New Zealand, including entry to training, recognition of prior learning, and oversight of trainee progress and support within the program.

The Training Program Committee – Basic Training in Adult Medicine – Aotearoa New Zealand acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the five Treaty principles, articulated by the Waitangi Tribunal it guarantees. The College Body commit 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 meet up to 6 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. The remainder of the meetings, up to 5 would be hui-ā-ataata | Zoom.

Most of the mahi will occur during scheduled hui. There is likely to be up to 2 hours of pre-reading required before kanohi ki te kanohi hui, and 1 hour prior to hui-ā-ataata | zoom. Members may be asked to respond to communication out of session.

Paearu Mātauranga, Paearu Wheako | Knowledge and experience criteria

• Be a RACP Fellow of mātai rata pakeke | Adult Medicine, who resides in Aotearoa NZ
• High level communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to build positive partnerships.
• Computer literate with access to a computer.
• Ability and capacity to prepare appropriately and diligently for participation in RACP activities.

Read the Training Program Committee – Basic Training in Adult Medicine (Aotearoa New Zealand) Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.

How to Apply

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

For more information about this role, contact Hayley Brandon, Senior Executive Officer – Basic Training, Aotearoa NZ, at AMBTPCNZ@racp.org.nz.