SBC - Upcoming Appointments and Current Vacancies

Appointments to Health Statutory Bodies
Upcoming Appointments and Current Vacancies

Candidates interested in applying for appointment to a health statutory body should be familiar with the legislation relevant to the body they are interested in. Candidates should also read and understand the applicable terms of reference or candidate information to ensure they are aware of the workload and requirements for members.

Interested individuals and organisations are also invited to nominate potential candidates for consideration by writing a letter of support to the address below.

All candidates who wish to be considered (or have been nominated) must complete an application form and provide a current curriculum vitae by the dates specified for each committee to:

Statutory Bodies Appointments Team
Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
WELLINGTON

The Ministry of Health is currently seeking candidates, on behalf of the Minister of Health, for appointments to the statutory bodies listed below:
The Regional Ethics Committees
Call for Nominations for Members of the Perioperative Mortality Review Committee (POMRC)

Pursuant to section 11 of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000

The Regional Ethics Committees

Northern X Regional Ethics Committee: Current vacancies
The Northern X Regional Ethics Committee currently has vacancies for 5 members:

1 Health Practitioner
1 Health Researcher
1 Phamacist/Pharmacologist
1 Consumer Representative
1 Community Representative

One of the above members must be a Māori member with a recognised awareness of Te Reo Māori, and an understanding of Tikanga Māori.
See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Northern Y Regional Ethics Committee: Current vacancies
The Northern Y Regional Ethics Committee currently has vacancies for 6 members:

2 Community Representatives
1 Health Researchers
1 Ethicist
1 Health Practitioner
1 Consumer Representative

See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Central Regional Ethics Committee: Current vacancies
The Central Regional Ethics Committee currently has vacancies for 8 members:

1 Health Researcher
1 Lawyer
1 Phamacist/Pharmacologist
2 Community Representatives
2 Health Practitioners
1 Ethicist

One of the above members must be a Māori member with a recognised awareness of Te Reo Māori, and an understanding of Tikanga Māori.
See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Multi-Region Ethics Committee: Current vacancies
The Multi-Region Ethics Committee currently has vacancies for 7 members:

2 Consumer Representatives
1 Health Researcher
1 Lawyer
1 Health Practitioner
1 Community Representative
1 Health Practitioner

One of the above members must be a Māori member with a recognised awareness of Te Reo Māori, and an understanding of Tikanga Māori.
See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Upper South A Regional Ethics Committee: Current vacancies
The Upper South A Regional Ethics Committee currently has vacancies for 4 members:

1 Lawyer
1 Health Researcher
1 Community Representative
1 Health Practitioner

One of the above members must be a Māori member with a recognised awareness of Te Reo Māori, and an understanding of Tikanga Māori.
See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Upper South B Regional Ethics Committee: Current vacancies
The Upper South B Regional Ethics Committee currently has vacancies for 8 members:

2 Consumer Representatives
2 Community Representatives
1 Lawyer
2 Health Practitioner
1 Health Researcher

One of the above members must be a Māori member with a recognised awareness of Te Reo Māori, and an understanding of Tikanga Māori.
See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Lower South Regional Ethics Committees: Current vacancies
The Lower South Regional Ethics Committee currently has vacancies for 6 members:

1 Lawyer
1 Ethicist
2 Health Practitioners
1 Community Representative
1 Consumer Representative

See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Pursuant to section 18 of the New Zealand Health and Disability Act 2000

Perioperative Mortality Review Committee

This notice is made on behalf of the Minister of Health to request nominations and/or applications for the Perioperative Mortality Review Committee (the ‘Committee’). There are up to ten vacancies available.

The purpose of the Committee is to review and report to the Minister on perioperative mortality and other mortality and morbidity as directed by the Minister. The definition and scope of perioperative can be found in the attached Terms of Reference.

Collectively the Committee will have the following expertise:

knowledge of quality improvement and risk management, in particular quality assurance in the health sector
knowledge of data and information gathering systems and analysis
knowledge of, and experience in, clinical epidemiology
substantial clinical experience and national credibility in one or more of the following: anaesthesia; surgery; obstetrics and gynaecology; intensive care; surgical nursing; and procedural internal medicine (e.g. cardiology)
senior level DHB service provision and management (e.g. Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, or Director of Nursing)
senior level private hospital service provision and management
knowledge of Māori health
knowledge of Pacific Island health
consumer participation and representation.

If you would like to nominate any suitable candidates or apply directly without nomination for this vacancy, please complete the attached standard Ministry of Health Application form (Word, 108 KB) and provide a current curriculum vitae, Or fill in the online application form

Applications close on Friday November 27 2009.

The address to send your nominations to is:

Deon York
Health & Disability Services Policy Group
Population Health Directorate
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
Wellington

If you have any questions, contact Deon York , 04 816 3473

See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Page last updated: 30 October 2009