EOI: COMPETENCE AND FITNESS TO PRACTISE COMMITTEE
The Pharmacy Council | Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa welcomes expressions of interest from experienced pharmacists wishing to be appointed to its Competence and Fitness to Practise Committee.
This important committee helps to ensure public safety by assessing competence, conduct and health concerns referred by the Registrar. The CFPC considers the nature and circumstances of each concern and determines the most appropriate action or actions that should be taken.
The committee membership includes three independent pharmacist members, one independent lay member, and one Council staff member.
Due to the nature of the work, the time commitment for Committee members is variable and operates on an as required basis. Committee members are expected to be available for meetings (usually by video conference outside of work hours) and to attend to email correspondence.
Candidates will ideally have experience with committee work and proven experience and demonstration of decision-making competencies to reach a consensus decision. These include:
- Understanding the legal framework for the decision options and relevance to ensuring public safety
- Analysing and interpreting information
- Identifying problems and risks
- Generating options for resolving problems and mitigating risks
- Choosing the most effective option by considering implications and consequences
Successful applicants will not only gain an insight into occupational regulation, but the opportunity to protect public safety by ensuring pharmacists in Aotearoa are competent and fit to practise.
All applications will be considered, and we will provide training and resources to new members.
If you are interested in this role, please submit a CV and a supporting letter outlining your interest to: [email protected]. If you would like further information, including the Committee’s terms of reference, please feel free to contact us on the same email for a discussion. Applications close Saturday 31 May 2025.
EOI: WORKING GROUP ON THE INNOVATIVE STATEMENT
As the role of pharmacists and pharmacist prescribers expands to meet the growing healthcare needs in our communities, the Pharmacy Council has started work on a draft positional statement that will aim to support innovative practice.
The Council is seeking an expression of interest (EOI) from pharmacists, who want to be part of the working group, with:
- Good understanding of the health sector priorities for innovative service and/or,
- Experience designing/ implementing sustainable innovative services and/or,
- Experience of safe delivery of in-scope innovations, including education/ professional development support, employment support, coaching, peer support and mentoring.
The total time commitment is approximately 3 to 4 hours, via virtual hui in the evenings.
If you are interested in being part of the working group, please email [email protected] with a brief description of your experience of innovative practice/ service design/ implementation.