Inviting applications for the Macquarie University’s Expert Advisory Group supporting a project on personal importation of medicines
Tender ID: 481655
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Summary
The College is seeking expressions of interest for one (1) College representatives for the Macquarie University’s Expert Advisory Group supporting a project on personal importation of medicines.
Description
Dear members
The College is seeking expressions of interest for one (1) College representatives for the Macquarie University’s Expert Advisory Group supporting a project on personal importation of medicines. See selection criteria below.
To apply
If you are interested in applying please respond to the criteria below and provide your CV to RACPConsult@racp.edu.au.
Deadline: COB Tuesday 1 February 2022
Selection criteria – Please state how your knowledge, qualifications, experience and personal attributes apply to each criterion below:
- Reason for interest in representing the College on the Macquarie University's Expert Advisory Group project on personal importation of medicines titled “Shedding light on Australia’s hidden pharmaceutical market”
- Please briefly detail your expertise and current work relevant to Australia’s online medicines marketplace and the personal importation of phamaceuticals.
- Do you have any previous or current professional or personal connections that may give cause for perceived conflict of interest with Macquarie University?
Please note any appointed member will have their contact details shared with the external body unless we are asked to not to.
Background:
The College has been invited by Macquarie University to nominate a representative to an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) supporting a project on personal importation of medicines titled “Shedding light on Australia’s hidden pharmaceutical market”.
This project is funded via a Macquarie University Research Fellowship and is focused on understanding Australia’s online medicines marketplace, and the ethical, legal and social implications it poses. In particular, the project will focus on the phenomena of personal importation, which involves individuals importing medicines from overseas, often to save money. This is allowed under Australian legislation with some caveats but is poorly regulated.
The EAG will facilitate achievement of project goals, assist with maximising the impact of outcomes, and identify opportunities to expand the project into new directions via the establishment of collaborations and acquisition of research funding.
Term and commitment:
- Next meeting date: TBC, likely in February 2022.
- Location: Meetings will be held via videoconference
- Term of appointment: 2 year term, with the project expected to be completed by June 2024.
- The EAG will meet on a needs basis, which is currently anticipated to be once or twice a year however some activity may take occur between meetings.
- Please note that this is a self-funded appointment
If you have any further queries, please contact RACPConsult@racp.edu.au.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
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