Expression of Interest MyRecert Reviewers

Council is preparing for the next review of MyRecert portfolios. This annual review process is a key part of our approach to recertification and is one of the ways of assuring Council that practising pharmacists are participating in the process and meeting the requirements. Active participation is an important indicator that pharmacists are undertaking professional development to maintain their competence. 

We are looking to appoint a small pool of reviewers to carry out the 2023/24 portfolio review and are seeking expressions of interest.

If you would like to be a reviewer and have the following skills and experience (at least two or more of the areas below), we would welcome your application.

• A minimum of five years pharmacy experience
• Experience in assessment development or Examples may include pharmacy academia, Assessment Centre roles, training and assessment in a pharmacy setting e.g. intern preceptor, PACT.
• Experience in staff development and performance management and monitoring e.g. mentoring, performance improvement planning, goal setting.
• A firm personal commitment to engaging in high quality continuing professional development to support your career advancement.
• Strong understanding of the Pharmacy Council’s recertification requirements and principles, including a clear understanding of the relevancy of each selected area of professional development and its impact on enhancing practice.
• Good understanding of the Competence Standards for pharmacists and how pharmacists can use these to identify professional development goals.
• Clear understanding of the competence standards for:
  • Domain 1: Te Tiriti O Waitangi
  • Domain 2: Professionalism in Pharmacy incl. 2.3 Applies Culturally safe practice.

The time commitment will be up to 20 hours over July (at a time convenient to you). Reviewers will be remunerated on a per hour basis and Council’s standard contract will apply.

If you are interested in being a reviewer and can commit to the time needed to do the role, please complete the MyRecert reviewer expression of interest form and outline in some detail your skills and experience relevant to the areas mentioned above. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

All applications should be received by 21 June 2024. The pool of reviewers will be selected based on the extent of meeting (i.e. demonstrated achievement) the required skills and experience above. Successful applicants will be advised by 30 June 2024.