Opening for a Trainee Representative on the AFPHM SA Regional Committee

⁠⁠⁠Expressions of interest are open for a South Australian Trainee Representative on the AFPHM SA Regional Committee.

Description

The following position is open on the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) QLD Regional Committee.

Trainee Representative | Position description (PDF)

The purpose of this role is to provide direction and support to AFPHM. The Trainee Representative is also a member of the AFPHM Trainee Committee as the regional representative.

Essential attributes

• be a registered trainee in the Advanced Training Program of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM)
• resident in the region
• be fully conversant with the RACP’s Constitution, AFPHM Regional Committee’s Terms of Reference, AFPHM By-laws, the RACP Strategic Plan, and the AFPHM strategic and business plans
• demonstrated experience in leadership and understanding of governance
• demonstrated understanding of the medical education environment in the region
• attitudes of cooperation and positivity and high standards of ethical behaviour
• strong administrative and organisational skills
• commitment to quality assurance and continuous development

Key responsibilities

• attend AFPHM Regional Committee and AFPHM Trainee Committee meetings
• assist in ensuring that AFPHM Regional Committee works productively and harmoniously
• ensure good governance of the AFPHM
• assist the Chair, AFPHM Regional Committee and the Chair, AFPHM Trainee Committee in aligning the AFPHM strategic and business plans to the Strategic Plan of the RACP
• assist the Chair, AFPHM Regional Committee and the Chair, AFPHM Trainee Committee in identifying and responding to new and emerging issues in the regions relevant to AFPHM as they arise
• ensure timely responses to requests for comment or report from the AFPHM Council, AFPHM Trainee Committee and other AFPHM Committees
• adhere to the RACP’s policies, including prevention of discrimination and harassment

Read the AFPHM Regional Committees Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.

Apply

To apply, submit your expression of interest form (PDF) and CV to afphm@racp.edu.au

For enquiries, contact afphm@racp.edu.au