Represent on the Australian Paediatric Hypertension Guideline Clinical Advisory Panel
Tender ID: 529620
Tender Details
Tender Description
Summary
Expressions of interest are open for paediatric members to nominate as the RACP representative on the Australian Paediatric Hypertension Guideline Clinical Advisory Panel.
Description
BPOzKids, Hypertension Australia and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute have initiated development of Australian guidelines for the detection and management of high blood pressure in children and adolescents. Whilst a number of international guidelines exist there are presently no national guidelines for paediatric hypertension in Australia.
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute are leading this initiative and establishing a Clinical Advisory Panel (CAP) to participate in the development of Australian Paediatric Hypertension Guidelines. This initiative aims to develop these guidelines that:
- adapt international guidelines, with processes drawn from the ADAPTE framework (PDF) and the NHMRC Guidelines for Guidelines
- account for the latest evidence via systematic reviews
- make actionable recommendations in the Australian context, including consideration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- encourage consistency of detection, measurement and management of hypertension and high blood pressure across Australia
- facilitate continuity of management from paediatric to adult care
Term and commitment:
- first meeting date: To be confirmed by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
- term of appointment: 12 – 18 months
- frequency of meetings: Monthly via teleconference and where possible face-to-face.
- please adhere to the College’s Code of Conduct (PDF)
- agree to comply with the RACP's Appointment of Representatives to External Bodies By-law (PDF)
- provide the College with a report or summary of meeting discussions and outcomes as agreed with the Policy & Advocacy Team
- please note that there is no remuneration involved with this position, it is a self-funded appointment.
Read the Australian Paediatric Hypertension Guideline Clinical Advisory Panel Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.
Apply
If you are interested in applying, please respond to the criteria below and provide your CV to RACPConsult@racp.edu.au.
Selection criteria – Please state how your knowledge, qualifications, experience and personal attributes apply to each criterion below:
- You are a paediatric member of the RACP – Y/N
- Reason for interest in representing the College on the Australian Paediatric Hypertension Guideline Clinical Advisory Panel?
- Please briefly detail your expertise and current work relevant to this area.
- Do you have any previous or current professional or personal connections that may give cause for perceived conflict of interest with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute?
Please note any appointed member will have their contact details and/or CV shared with the external body unless we are asked to not to.
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
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
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