Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) Chair and Committee Members Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) Membership
Do you want to help Pharmac - Te Pataka Whaioranga decide which new medicines and devices are funded in New Zealand? Join the PTAC whanau and share your clinical experience and expertise to make a difference to health outcomes for all New Zealanders.
We are looking for new members to join the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) in 2025. Applications are welcome for the roles of PTAC Chair and up to three PTAC members.
PTAC is a statutory advisory committee to Pharmac - Te Pataka Whaioranga. It is made up of vocationally registered health practitioners with expertise in critical appraisal. The Committee provides objective clinical advice and recommendations to help Pharmac make funding decisions for medicines and medical devices to get the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders.
PTAC members are appointed by the Director-General of Health in consultation with the Pharmac Board. In their advisory role to the Crown, all PTAC members are expected to undertake their duties in a manner consistent with the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Health 2024-27 and the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 health sector principles.
PTAC usually meets four times a year, over one or two days in Wellington and/or through videoconferencing. Members are expected to spend around 30 - 40 hours preparing for each meeting in the month prior to the meeting. Members are remunerated for their time and are appointed for three-year terms.
As a pro-equity organisation, Pharmac is committed to improving health outcomes for all New Zealanders, including those with the highest needs (Maori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, women, and people living rurally).
Ko wai koe | About you
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced health practitioners who are in active clinical practice. Ideal candidates may also bring primary care or cancer care perspectives and/or have sound understanding and experience in te Ao Maori and matauranga Maori.
Candidates should have:
excellent critical appraisal skills
a good general knowledge of pharmaceuticals
a good understanding of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice
at least five years' experience in their vocational field
the ability to balance individual and population health perspectives
For the role of PTAC Chair, prior experience on PTAC or Pharmac Specialist Advisory Committees is desirable.
We are committed to ensuring that decisions on pharmaceuticals and devices meet the needs of all New Zealanders. A diverse and inclusive PTAC allows Pharmac to understand and best serve Aotearoa, New Zealand, and make better and more equitable decisions. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants with the aforementioned skills of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions.
By joining PTAC, you will help ensure that funding decisions for medicines and medical devices contribute to achieving Pae Ora (healthy futures) for population groups with high health needs. You will also be part of a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the richness of New Zealand and supports the government's goal of equitable access to health care.
Ka pehea to tono mai | How to Apply
Please send your current CV along with a cover letter to ****** with 'PTAC Member' and/or 'PTAC Chair' and your name in the subject line.
We will be accepting applications until the close of business 12 November 2024.
In your cover letter please outline your experience, background, and interest in this role. Please also advise us on your potential availability to start. Interviews will be scheduled in November.
Job details Reference # 13820
Posted on 22 Oct 2024
Closes on 12 Nov 2024 18:00
Expertise Category management – medicines, Category management – medical devices, Economics, Matauranga Maori, Medical practitioner, Pharmaceutical
Job level(s) Entry, Graduate, Experienced, Management, Executive
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