GLOBAL HEALTH CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2016

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1 GLOBAL HEALTH CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2016

2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 APPLICATION PROCESS 4 Nomination & election of Executive positions Nomination & selection of Management Team positions EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 8 Chair Vice Chair (Operations) Vice Chair (External) Vice Chair (International) National Co-ordinators Treasurer MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS Education Officer Policy Officer IT & Publicity Officer Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer Training Officer Vector Editor-in-Chief Red Party National Project Manager Code Green National Project Manager Crossing Borders National Project Manager National Exchange Officers

3 INTRODUCTION AMSA Global Health is the largest committee of AMSA, and is the peak representative body for the global health interests of medical students in Australia. The 2016 AMSA Global Health Committee, for which this application package has been assembled, are responsible for the day-to-day management of AMSA Global Health. This includes the organisation of AMSA Global Health Council meetings, engaging with Global Health Groups (GHGs), and running projects and campaigns on a number of global health issues. The term for all positions will be from January 1st 2016 until December 31st 2016 unless otherwise specified (the AsMSA Regional Chairperson and National Exchange Officers have atypical terms). The deadline for all written applications is July 31st 2015 at 23:59 AEST. It is highly recommended that individuals contact the incumbent position holder as a matter of priority to discuss their application. It is also highly recommended that interested individuals apply for a maximum of two to three positions for which they hold a relevant skill set. CHANGES TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR 2016 In 2016, the AMSA Global Health Committee will be divided into a small Executive and a larger Management Team. The Executive positions will be elected by Representatives of the twenty Global Health Groups at AMSA Global Health Council on the 26th August 2015 in Perth. The Management Team positions will be selected by a small committee of three people in the weeks after AMSA Global Health Council. An organisational chart is available below. Important note: All positions are designed to be held by a single person. However, a joint (paired) application may be submitted for any position*. *The exception to this are the roles of the National Coordinators and National Exchange Officers, which are designed to be held by two people, but applicants must apply individually. For more information please see the specific information under the specific position description below. 3

4 APPLICATION PROCESS AMSA GLOBAL STRUCTURE There is a two-stage process for all applicants: 1. A written application, and; 2. Either an in-person/videoconference presentation (for Executive positions on 26th August 2015 in Perth) or an interview via Skype (for Management Team positions in the weeks following AMSA Global Health Council). All applicants in their written application must include: A letter outlining your motivation and vision for the role of no more than one A4 page (two pages for Chair applicants) A Curriculum Vitae of no more than two A4 pages (per person) These documents should be in the same document and sent in a single PDF, with the title Position Title, First name, Surname.PDF to the AMSA Global Health Vice Chair (Internal) Chavy Arora (chavy.arora@amsa.org.au). The subject of the should be the same as the PDF file name. The deadline for all written applications is July 31st 2015 at 23:59 AEST. Late applications will not be accepted. In the days following the written application deadline, PDF applications for all Executive roles will be forwarded to AMSA Global Health Representatives for consultation with their Global Health Groups prior to voting at Council. 4

5 APPLICATION PROCESS (cont.) The following Executive positions will be elected on the 26th August at AMSA Global Health Council: Chair Vice Chair (External) Vice Chair (Operations) Vice Chair (International) National Coordinators The following Management Team positions will be selected in the weeks following AMSA Global Health Council: Treasurer (NB: This is an Executive position, but will be selected as per the Management Team process) Education Officer Policy Officer IT and Publicity Officer Sponsorship and Partnerships Officer Training Officer Vector Editor-in-chief Code Green National Project Manager Red Party National Project Manager Crossing Borders for Health National Project Manager National Exchange Officers The Asian Medical Students Association Regional Coordinator has been selected prior to this date, as their term is atypical. Calls for National Exchange Officers were open in June 2015, and have been reopened in this callout. To be eligible for a position, the applicant must: Be a medical student in one of Australia s medical schools; Adhere to the Application Process; Not have been the AMSA Global Health Chair for more than a total of two (2) years, for an application to the position of AMSA Global Health Chair. 5

6 APPLICATION PROCESS (cont.) PROCESS FOR NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE POSITIONS (EXCLUDING TREASURER) Applicants must submit their written applications (requirements outlined above) by July 31st 2015 at 23:59 AEST to the Vice Chair (Internal) Chavy Arora via org.au. Applications will be distributed to the AMSA Global Health Representative of each global health group by the August 3rd 2015, who will coordinate a consultation process with their global health group. Elections will occur on the final day of AMSA Global Health Second Council in Perth, Wednesday 26th August Each applicant will be expected to deliver an oral presentation including time for questions, in-person or via video-conference, to the AMSA Global Health Council (including Management Team, Representatives and guests). Time limits are as follows: For the position of Chair, candidates will give a 5-minute (maximum) presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions. For all other Executive positions, candidates will give a 3-minute (maximum) presentation, followed by 3 minutes for questions. Candidates will be permitted to use audiovisual support (eg. Powerpoint slides) if desired. One AMSA Global Health Representative (or their appointed proxy) from each Global Health Group will cast their vote on behalf of their GHG. Candidates elected to the Executive positions will be announced once votes are finalised, on the same day (26 August 2015). 6

7 APPLICATION PROCESS (cont.) PROCESS FOR NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITIONS (INCLUDING TREASURER) Applicants must submit their written applications (requirements outlined above) by July 31st 2015 at 23:59 AEST to the Vice Chair (Internal) Chavy Arora via chavy. After reviewing your motivation letter and CV, a selection committee will shortlist applicants for an interview over Skype in early September. You will be notified of your interview in the week following Council. The Selection Committee for each position will consist of: 1. The current (2015) position holder (or equivalent); 2. The current (2015) leader of the relevant stream*, or another relevant member of 2015 Executive; 3. A member from the incoming (2016) AMSA Global Health Executive (preferably the incoming Chair or incoming stream leader*). This person will have been elected at Second Council in August *e.g. For the role of Education Officer, the 2015 stream leader is the Vice Chair (Internal), and will participate in the selection panel. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the application process within a week after their interview. 7

8 EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

9 EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS CHAIR The Chair uses their passion for global health to oversee and provide vision for AMSA Global Health. They are the main liaison with the AMSA Executive, Board and Council, and external organisations. The Chair s role is to foster a global health community that is robust, inclusive, open-minded, sustainable and effective. Provide strategic vision and lead AMSA Global Health, with direction from the AMSA Global Health Council and the Vision, Mission and Objectives; Ensure the fulfillment and review of AMSA Global Health s three-yearly Strategic Plan (which expires in 2016); Represent AMSA Global Health within internal and external forums, including regular communication with AMSA Council, Executive and Board, and proactive engagement with AMSA s other bodies; Direct the global health activities, priorities, and perspectives of AMSA; Alongside the Vice Chair (International) represent AMSA at, and proactively engage with international forums, including the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA); Provide leadership to ensure the fulfilment, engagement and enjoyment of team members in their work for AMSA Global Health; Establish ground rules with Vice Chair (Operations) on team communication and professionalism standards; Contribute to the handover process for the 2015 AMSA Global Health Management Team to the 2016 team; Organise a Management Team Retreat in January/February, in collaboration with the VCO and Treasurer. Demonstrates a passion for global health Knowledge of, and experience with AMSA and/or AMSA Global Health Committee management experience Able to act as a diplomatic spokesperson and advocate for AMSA Global Health Able to provide vision, think strategically and focus on core issues Contactable and efficient with communication Able to delegate Weekly: hours per week Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat, first and second AMSA Global Health Council meetings; AMSA Council meetings (thrice yearly) Recommended attendance: Global Health Conference, IFMSA General Assemblies (March and August) Contact: Josh Monester and Hui Ling Yeoh (2015 Co-Chairs) global@amsa.org.au 9

10 EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS VICE CHAIR (OPERATIONS) The Vice Chair (Operations) oversees internal governance and day-to-day management of the AMSA Global Health Management Team. This includes management of official documents, finances, accountability, team motivation, democratic participation and empowerment. Responsible for the organisation, collation and distribution of all AMSA Global Health documents and reports, and review where appropriate Convening the Capacity Stream (including the National Coordinators, Treasurer, ITPO, Training Coordinator, and Partnerships Officer) Coordinating handover from the 2015 to the 2016 Management Team Chair Full Management Team and Council Meetings Management of internal documents Welcome to AMSA Global Health Guide Internal Operating Guidelines Terms of Reference (in collaboration with AMSA Central) Chair the Management Team and Council meetings Create agenda for both national Council meetings Call for, review, & collate, necessary reports & agenda items prior to meetings Oversee logistics of Management Team and Council meetings Collection and distribution of reports Responsible for the taking of minutes during meetings, and distribution and minutes and action lists arising from all meetings Responsible for requesting and collating monthly reports Coordinate team management and the delegation of tasks to appropriate portfolios Assist the Chair in carrying out their duties, especially when the Chair is unable to discharge their duties Knowledge of the functions of AMSA Global Health Committee management experience Excellent organisation skills Contactable and efficient with communication Able to delegate Weekly: hours per week Peak times: 15 hours per week, in the lead up to events listed below Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat, first and second AMSA Global Health Council meetings, Global Health Conference (for handover purposes) Contact: Chavy Arora 10

11 EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS VICE CHAIR (EXTERNAL) The Vice-Chair External is responsible for oversight of AMSA Global Health s externally focussed activities. This includes advocacy campaigns, national projects, and policy. Importantly, in 2015, the VCE has participated on the AMSA Central Advocacy Team, and assists with the implementation of AMSA s advocacy priorities in all areas. Collaboration with, and support of, the individuals responsible for the following AMSA Global Health projects and campaigns Support global health policy creation and review with the Policy Officer Sit on the AMSA Central Advocacy Team to represent global health advocacy priorities and support broader AMSA advocacy Oversight of AMSA Global Health s main activities including Vector, AMSA Global Academy and the Pre-Departure Training course Management of internal documents Attendance at, and participation in, the majority of the meetings held by the campaigns and projects Oversight and leadership in the creation of all global health-related Government submissions Liaising between AMSA Executive and AMSA Global Health campaigns & projects Chairing meetings of the External Stream Assisting in the development of global health policy, which may involve leading a policy writing or policy review team in the leadup to AMSA Council/s Active participation within the AMSA Central Advocacy Team Managing media around global health, e.g. writing and editing media releases Enthusiasm for global health and advocacy Knowledge of and interest in contemporary global health political issues Excellent communication skills (especially ) and proficient writing ability Advocacy not necessarily global health can be another AMSA campaign (e.g. fee deregulation, internships), or non-amsa advocacy Some working knowledge of policy and AMSA s operations Desirable: Prior AMSA Global Health MT experience Weekly: hours per week Peak times Planning of the year (December/January) Leadup to AMSA Councils (March, July, October) Leadup to AMSA Global Health Councils (March, August) Peri-budget period (May) Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat, first and second AMSA Global Health Council meetings, Global Health Conference (for handover purposes) Optional attendance: AMSA Councils (where possible) Contact: Nicky Betts nicky.betts@amsa.org.au 11

12 EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS VICE CHAIR (INTERNATIONAL) The Vice Chair (International) is responsible for the international engagement of AMSA. Primarily, this revolves around the International Federation of Medical Student Associations (IFMSA), which is a not-for-profit organisation established to provide collaboration and unity amongst medical students globally. This also includes facilitating internationally-based global health opportunities for medical students. Foster and grow AMSA s international engagement; Facilitate, select and coordinate the AMSA delegation to the March General Assembly, the August General Assembly and the Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting Communicate opportunities that arise from the IFMSA to Australian medical students (e.g. international conferences, exchanges, workshops, WHO internships) via the AMSA Global Health Management Team Alongside the Chair, represent AMSA at, and proactively engage with international forums, including IFMSA general assemblies; Chair the International Stream which includes close liaison with the Regional Chairperson of AsMSA-International Australia & IFMSA National Exchange Officers; Proactively engage previous conference attendees with current AMSA Global Health activities; Facilitate opportunities for AMSA activities to be showcased and shared on an international platform; Work on the long-term AMSA / AsMSA / IFMSA collaboration in the Asia-Pacific; Foster relationships between AMSA and other Asia-Pacific medical student associations. Facilitating and organising the selection and logistics of Australian medical students to attend the IFMSA Meetings (3 in total March, August & Asia Pacific regional meeting); Responsible for the IFMSA server for which AMSA Global Health receives updates from what is ongoing in the IFMSA and communicating the opportunities to the rest of the committee for further distribution to other medical students; Engaging with potential opportunities within the IFMSA and Asian Medical Students Association (including the Australian chapter). There is incredible potential to work alongside the Australian chapter of the Asian Medical Students Association and collaborate future opportunities. Prior experience with IFMSA either as a general delegate or some prior work Willingness to attend one (or more) IFMSA Meetings, most likely as Delegation Leader Good organisational skills and time-management priorities Creative insight into how to expand AMSA s presence and influence in the IFMSA & abroad Weekly: 8-12 hours Peak times: 10+ hours, Prior to the IFMSA General Assembly in March, August and the IFMSA Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting, usually in June. Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat, first and second AMSA Global Health Council meetings, at least one of the IFMSA General Assemblies (March and August). Recommended: AMSA Council meetings (thrice yearly), Global Health Conference Contact: Josh Monester (AMSA Global Health Co-Chair 2015) global@amsa.org.au 12

13 EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS NATIONAL COORDINATORS The National Coordinators link AMSA Global Health to the Global Health Groups it represents. It involves communicating with AMSA Global Health Representatives and overseeing Councils, where Representatives and the Management Team come together. The core purpose of this role is to create and sustain an inclusive, motivating, collaborative and accountable community within AMSA Global Health. NB: This role is a dual position, but candidates are expected to apply individually. If you have a candidate you would like to work with, you can indicate this in your written application and presentation at August Council, however, joint applications will not be accepted. Ideally, the two National Coordinators will be from different Global Health Groups. The reason for this request is to increase equity and representation among the GHGs. Act as liaison between AMSA Global Health Management Team and Representatives Introduce Representatives to AMSA Global Health, and ensure that they are fully aware of their role and responsibilities after being elected. For example, updating the annual Representative Package and Google Drive with resources; Arrange monthly reports and Skype meetings with each Representative/ Stage Group (or more as needed); Participate in fortnightly Capacity Stream and Executive meetings and monthly Management Team meetings and communicate any queries/ themes from discussions with the Representatives; Communicate on a weekly basis via to all Representatives to inform them about AMSA Global Health events, promotions, other tasks related to their role; Collect any announcements from AMSA Global Health Management Team to the Representatives and prioritise these within the weekly . Organise the logistical aspects of both Councils, including: Registration of Representatives, Management Team and guests via an online form; Booking the venue, accommodation and catering (according to the Budget) and overseeing these during Council; Collecting Bi-Annual Reports from the Representatives to distribute as part of the Pre-Council package; Sending out a Pre-Council Package with details of accommodation, venue, agenda, pre-readings; Being the go to person for Representatives with any issues at Council, and make sure that they feel included and aware of what is happening. Oversee and liaise closely with the Training Coordinator. 13

14 EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS NATIONAL COORDINATORS (CONT.) Check s and answer any questions the Representatives/anyone else might have Provide additional as needed / Facebook updates to keep Representatives in the loop with all that is happening in the world of AMSA Global Health Excellence in written and verbal communication skills Highly organised with good time management Approachable and contactable Efficient with communication Weekly: hours a week (average 1 hour a day + meetings most weeks) Peak times: 15 hours per week, in the lead up to events listed below Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat, first and second AMSA Global Health Council meetings. Contact: Erin Clarke erin.clarke@amsa.org.au Contact: Bethany Holt bethany.holt@amsa.org.au 14

15 EXECUTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS TREASURER NB: This is an Executive position, but will be selected as per the Management Team process detailed on page 5. The core role of the treasurer is to ensure the fiscal accountability, transparency and efficiency of AMSA Global Health. This involves being responsible for the creation and overall management of the AMSA Global Health s budget and finances, with the goal of achieving financial growth and sustainability. Ensure the fiscal accountability and transparency of AMSA Global Health Creation and management of AMSA Global Health s budget and finances Input for the vision of AMSA Global Health reaching financial growth and sustainability Ensure that AMSA Global Health s finances adhere to AMSA s central budget, and manage upwards to the AMSA Treasurer and the Board where required Invoicing member global health groups and sponsors of AMSA Global Health, in collaboration with the AMSA Treasurer Submit a preliminary budget to the AMSA Board not more than thirty (30) days after ratification by the Management Team Prepare a budget-to-actual report for each AMSA Global Health Council and AMSA Council meeting Coordinate reimbursements for flights and accommodation to AMSA Global Health retreat and council meetings Direct administrative duties relating to the finances of AMSA Global Health including Reimbursements and invoicing Keeping track of registration to events Updating the budget to keep track of income and expenses General administrative duties to assist the AMSA Global Health Management Team Responding to s Closely liaising with the National Co-ordinators, Partnerships Officer, and Training Coordinator and assisting with when needed Previous treasury experience Able to provide financial insights during AMSA Global Health planning discussions Initiative in exploring opportunities for cost savings Efficient with administrative tasks (e.g. responding to s) Previous involvement with local Global Health Group or AMSA Global Health events Weekly: 5-7 hours per week Peak times: 10 hours per week, in the lead up to events listed below Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat, first and second AMSA Global Health Council meetings. Contact: Frank Chiu frank.chiu@amsa.org.au 15

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17 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS EDUCATION OFFICER The role of Education Officer is to oversee and coordinate educational activities for AMSA Global Health. This is a wonderful opportunity to be creative, drive and take ownership of the education projects you are passionate about and to work with enthusiastic partners. The role includes convening or overseeing AMSA Global Academy and the Pre-Departure Training course. Convening these courses may be outsourced to a recruited subcommittee member, in discussion with the 2016 Chair and Vice Chair (External). Provide strategic and critical insight and advice on the global health education needs of Australian medical students Overseeing AMSA Global Academy (AGA) in partnership with AMSA Academy Coordinator Maintaining AMSA Academy (AA) Pre-Departure Training (PDT) Course Work with Global Health Groups and Medical Student Societies to analyse educational needs and gaps with regard to global health education Promote collaboration for Global Health Short Courses run by Global Health Groups Build on & maintain online Electives Database Ensure that the educational content of the AMSA Global Health website is of sufficient quality & quantity Providing support to AMSA Global Academy subcommittee and Pre-Departure Training Teams and fielding queries Liaising and collaboration with other AMSA Global Health portfolios, Executive and AMSA Academy coordinator Demonstrated passion for global health and up-to-date with core issues Appreciation of health professional education as a key strategy to improve global health Experience in: leading teams; achieving deadlines; managing conflict and good oral & written communication skills (Non-essential) demonstrated knowledge of curricular design and graduate outcomes, and the place of global health education in medical curricula Committed to their vision and conscientious Can supervise and support without micro-managing Creative and enthusiastic Organised & future planners Willing to collaborate Weekly: 6-10 hours Peak times: hours Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February Optional attendance: March and August AMSA Global Health Council meetings Contact: Nishani Nithianandan nishani.nithianandan@amsa.org.au 17

18 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS POLICY OFFICER The Policy Officer coordinates and supports authors writing AMSA policy relating to global health and public health policies. The Policy Officer is also responsible for maintaining the currency of global health policies (at a maximum, <5 years old) in conjunction with the AMSA Policy Officer. In conjunction with the Vice-Chair External and AMSA Policy Officer, coordinates the policy development process of AMSA Global Health: Coordinating policy working parties Seeking out advice from externals Include consultation processes with medical students Ensuring policies are up to date, and reviewed after 5 years (at a maximum) Convening a policy subcommittee if required Running/coordinating policy teaching sessions for interested individuals and the policy subcommittee Liaising with the AMSA Policy Officer and AMSA Global Health Vice-Chair External Liaising with policy authors and review teams Reviewing and editing policies Coordinating the policy review process Previous experience and knowledge of policy and policy processes, preferably with experience in monitoring and evaluation Facilitation and communication skills Weekly: 5-8 hours Peak times: hours in the lead up to AMSA Councils, during the peak periods of policy review team set-up. Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February Recommended attendance: AMSA Council meetings Optional attendance: March and August AMSA Global Health Council meetings Contact: Tim Martin tim.martin@amsa.org.au 18

19 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS IT & PUBLICITY OFFICER The IT and Publicity Officer brings together and presents the independently functioning elements of AMSA Global Health in a coordinated and appealing fashion to the medical students of Australia, in order to promote and publicise global health opportunities. Promote AMSA Global Health, its activities, events and projects Liaise with other AMSA Global Health portfolios to develop ways to increase exposure and reach Coordinate and grow our social media and online presence Responsibility over the AMSA Global Health website Coordinate the consistency and professionalism of AMSA Global Health public documents and representation Regular (daily) posts on AMSA Global Health social media pages Maintain and manage the AMSA Global Health website, ensuring content is up-todate Ensure AMSA Global Health Official Documents are in accordance with branding guidelines Committed to developing innovative and exciting ways to increase the public reach of AMSA Global Health Possess IT and graphic design skills Contactable and efficient with communication Attention to detail Weekly: 8-10 hours Peak times: hours in peak promotional periods Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February Optional attendance: March and August AMSA Global Health Council meetings Contact: Dinesh Giritharan dinesh.giritharan@amsa.org.au 19

20 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER The role of the Sponsorship and Partnerships Officer is to initiate and facilitate financial and non-financial partnerships with Australian organisations. This involves working as part of AMSA s sponsorship team, and serving as a communication channel between AMSA Global Health and external organisations. Liaise with Australian businesses and NGOs to work towards both financial and non-financial partnerships with AMSA Work efficiently as part of the AMSA Sponsorship Reference Group, a committee of all the sponsorship officers within AMSA Market AMSA Global Health effectively to external organisations and ensure the benefits negotiated from such partnerships are upheld Maintain accurate and detailed records of liaison with organisations Work towards securing financial independence for AMSA Global Health Calling businesses who may be potentially interested in sponsoring AMSA Consistently brainstorming new organisations to contact Attending regular meetings to update relevant team members about sponsorship progress General administrative tasks: Staying up to date with s Updating sponsorship records Ensuring the prospectus stays current Previous experience in sponsorship, marketing or another financial role Previous experience writing a sponsorship prospectus Strong communication and professionalism skills A desire to engage in the full range of AMSA Global Health s campaigns and activities Enthusiastic about devising innovative ways to secure sponsorship Weekly: ~10 hours Peak times: beginning of the year, and the end of financial year Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February Optional attendance: March and August AMSA Global Health Council meetings Contact: Matthew Paltridge matthew.paltridge@amsa.org.au 20

21 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS TRAINING OFFICER AMSA Global Health Training aims to upskill and empower medical students across Australia to help them enact change in global health. The Training Coordinator role is to ensure that AMSA Global Health Training is accessible, sustainable, goal-directed and innovative. This role involves the development of training in professional development and global health topics that enable students to be confident in using their voice as future healthcare professionals. Coordinate pre-ghc workshop(s) including Training New Trainers (TNT) Work with Global Health Groups and Medical Student Societies to identify training gaps Coordinate training sessions at AMSA Global Health Councils Work with the AMSA Executive to coordinate a training program for all AMSA volunteers Develop innovative and accessible training programs Ensure that the content of the AMSA Global Health Website is of sufficient quality and quantity Select, and liaise with, the AMSA Global Health Training Subcommittee Liaise with the National Coordinators to organise Council Training Sessions Work with AMSA Global Health Treasurer to ensure training activities are financially sustainable Coordinate the promotion and provision of training resources and opportunities to Global Health Groups Liaise and collaborate with other AMSA Global Health portfolios, executive and AMSA Academy coordinator Passion for global health and training, and innovative and creative ideas for new ways to upskill medical students. Organised and able to time-manage effectively Individuals with innovative and exciting ideas about training Individuals with a vision for the continual improvement of AMSA Global Health Training Previous participants in AMSA Global Health Training activities including Council Training, Training New Trainers, ThinkGlobal or AMSA Global Health Training Subcommittee Previous experience in developing and administering training programs, and managing teams Weekly: 6-8 hrs per week Peak times: hrs per week in lead up to Council and Pre-GHC workshops Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health retreat AMSA Global Health Council meetings in March and August/September Pre-GHC Workshop(s) held at the same time as August Council Recommended attendance AMSA Global Health Conference IFMSA General Assembly / IFMSA Pre-General Assembly Workshops Contact: Liz Bennett liz.bennett@amsa.org.au 21

22 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS VECTOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Vector is the official publication for AMSA Global Health. The vision for Vector is for medical students to be interested and actively involved in academic writing in global health. Our mission is to produce a high quality peer-reviewed academic journal that is dedicated to the needs and interests of medical students. Most importantly, we aim to provide a platform for medical students to participate in the publication process, and as such, feel empowered to continue sharing their knowledge and opinions in global health through academic writing in the future. Overseeing the production of at least two issues of Vector per year Forming a committee of associate editors, design and media officer and any other positions that the Editor-in-chief feels is appropriate Overseeing the overall presentation and branding of Vector with the design and media officer for Vector, and the IT and publications officer for AMSA Global Health Working with the AMSA Global Health Partnerships Officer to coordinate sponsorship obligations Liase with other portfolios in AMSA Global Health to help promote opportunities for involvement and providing updates on activities Helping associate editors to find authors and peer-reviewers Ongoing proofreading and editing of all articles Maintaining regular contact with the Vector team through meetings, s and the Facebook group Updating and creating writing guidelines to help medical students produce more robust academic work Past experience in editing work or having a firm understanding of the conventions of academic writing Having a basic and broad understanding of global health issues Having experiences in running a team Having a passion for academic writing and an understanding of the importance of academic writing in global health and the medical profession Having a vision and creative imagination for the progression of Vector Weekly: 5-10 hours per week Peak times: hours per week once submissions are collated and the editing and proofreading process is taking place Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February Optional attendance: March and August AMSA Global Health Council meeting Contact: Jackie Hara-Crockford jackie.haracrockford@amsa.org.au 22

23 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS CODE GREEN NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER Climate change is the greatest global health threat of the 21st century. As health advocates and future medical professionals we will be at the frontline of responding to the health consequences of climate change. We have a great interest and responsibility in tackling climate change to protect human health and wellbeing globally. The role of the Code Green National Project Managers is to support the strengthening and expansion of a network of Climate Change and Health projects across Australia. With high expectations of the outcomes at the COP21 negotiations in Paris in December, and upcoming federal elections, 2016 will be a very important year for advocacy for action on climate change. Maintain an updated contact list of Local Coordinators, for each university to engage medical students in national projects, encourage and support divestment and support them in local initiatives Liaise directly with Doctors for the Environment Australia, the Climate and Health Alliance and other community climate advocacy groups Recruit and oversee a core national team working on Code Green Promote the concept of Code Green to Australian medical students through AMSA Global Health and AMSA, including through incorporation of sustainability principles and climate and health concerns in other projects Work with AMSA and AMSA Global Health to reduce our own internal environmental footprint Where appropriate, facilitate political advocacy through submission writing and meetings with MPs Collate information on each Code Green project through annual reports Sending and responding to s to above mentioned groups and individuals. Phone and skype discussions. Keeping up to date with news and progress. Gathering and collating previous documents and useful resources for future use Management of Code Green subcommittee Previous experience with the Climate Change and Health movement An understanding or willingness to learn about current political and social context of the climate and health movement Project Management Experience Enthusiasm about global health and promoting awareness Creativity and willingness to expand the project Weekly: 8-10 hours per week Peak times: hours per week, in the lead-up to the following events Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February Optional attendance AMSA Global Health Council meetings in March and August/September AMSA Global Health Conference idea Contact: Grace Fitzgerald grace.fitzgerald@amsa.org.au Contact: Alice McGushin alice.mcgushin@amsa.org.au 23

24 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS RED PARTY NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER The Red Party National Project Manager functions to liaise with individual Red Party Coordinators from around the country and the AMSA Global Health Management Team to ensure that there is an advocacy focus relating to issues surrounding HIV/AIDS and sexual health, as well as working to improve the national Red Party brand. Coordinate a network of Red Parties across Australia s medical schools Maintain an accurate list of Red Party Coordinators contact details Liaise with all Red Party Coordinators to ensure that the principles of Red Party are preserved Provide advice and assistance to Red Party Coordinators as required Work to improve the national Red Party brand Seek partnership and sponsorship opportunities for Red Party Liaise between Red Party Coordinators and our Official Partners, including YEAH Seek up-to-date information regarding effective altruism with respect to HIV/AIDS Advocate on issues surrounding HIV/AIDS and sexual health Collate information from all individual Red Parties Maintain and update the Red Party page on the AMSA Global Health website Coordinate Red Party representation, as required at the AMSA National Convention, AMSA Global Health Conference and IFMSA General Assemblies Correspond with the AMSA Global Health Management Team, Red Party Coordinators, Official Partners and other relevant parties via Regular Skype meetings with the AMSA Global Health Management Team, Red Party Coordinators, AMSA Projects Officer and other relevant parties as required Liaise between the Red Party Coordinators and YEAH with respect to ordering resource packages and arranging workshops Research the effectiveness of donating to certain organisations involved in issues relating to HIV/AIDS Previous experience in Red Party, student committees or event organisation An understanding of issues related to HIV/AIDS and sexual health in a global context Enthusiasm in the areas of global and sexual health Creativity and willingness to expand the National Red Party Project Weekly: 8-10 hours per week Peak times: hours per week, in the lead-up to the following events. The start of the year is the busiest, identifying and meeting with the Red Party Coordinators and establishing plans with Official Partners for the year. Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February Optional attendance: AMSA Global Health Council meetings in March and August/ September Contact: Hannah Szewczyk hannah.szewczyk@amsa.org.au 24

25 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS CROSSING BORDERS FOR HEALTH NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER Crossing Borders for Health is an internationally established network of medical students who have the aim of removing barriers to healthcare for refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants. Crossing Borders committees are committed to working closely with local community organisations that support refugees and asylum seekers, and are run by enthusiastic and highly skilled local Crossing Borders for Health committees around Australia. This role acts as the key representative(s) for all refugee and asylum seeker health issues in Australia for medical students. Recruit and manage a national committee of the following members; Establish a network of Crossing Borders for Health projects across Australia: Maintain an updated contact list of Local Coordinators; Liaise directly with Coordinators to ensure the principles of Crossing Borders for Health are preserved (e.g. monthly or as decided statewide meetings); Provide assistance to local groups as needed; Collate information on each Crossing Borders for Health project in biannual reports Coordinate Crossing Borders for Health representation at the AMSA Global Health Conference, AMSA Convention and the IFMSA; Facilitate AMSA s advocacy in refugee and asylum seeker issues Attend national and local meetings where possible Maintain the education course Help new Crossing Borders be set up at all Australian medical universities Website resources (continue to upload new resources from groups as they are developed) Encourage universities to include migrant, asylum seeker and refugee health in their curriculum Willing to work with the 2015 Crossing Borders for Health National Project Manager collaboratively Previous experience with their local branch of Crossing Borders for Health, including a working knowledge of project operations; Leadership experience is preferred; Demonstrate a solid understanding of refugee & asylum seeker health issues in Australia; Demonstrate experience in project management Enthusiastic about global health and promoting awareness to the student population Creative and willing to expand the project Weekly: 8-10 hours per week Peak times: hours per week, in the lead-up to the following events Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February Optional attendance: AMSA Global Health Council meetings in March and August/ September Contact: Devaki Wallooppillai devaki.wallooppillai@amsa.org.au Contact: Abbi Linghanathan abbirami.linghanathan@amsa.org.au 25

26 MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION DESCRIPTIONS NATIONAL EXCHANGE OFFICERS The National Exchange Officers coordinate exchanges between Australian medical students and international medical students through the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA). NB: Two exchange officers will be selected. Applications were open in June 2015, and have been reopened. The term will start immediately following handover. Work with Local Exchange Officers (LEOs) across the country, to coordinate the Professional Exchange program of the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA), a Federation of over 1.2 million medical students from 110 countries around the world Solidifying the AMSA Exchange Program encouraging as many Medical Student Societies as are willing, to have a Local Committee and LEO and to support these LEO s by keeping in regular contact through s and meetings To attend monthly teleconference meetings with AMSA Global Health Management Team, including the International Stream meeting and submit monthly reports To support AMSA Exchanges by establishing the necessary online resources, with the help of the AMSA Global Health Management Team To continue to work for the growth and sustainability of the AMSA Exchange Program, the AMSA Exchange Hosting Program and AMSA s relationship with the IFMSA To coordinate outgoing and incoming exchanges with the LEO s and the IFMSA Standing Committee on Professional Exchanges. The role will commence immediately after an appropriate handover, and continue until the end of 2016, or until new NEOs are selected Knowledge of, or experience in, the IFMSA or the Local Exchange Program is desirable, although not mandatory Weekly: 10+ hours per week Peak times: For NEO-Incoming: May-August to coordinate incoming students For NEO-Outgoing: March-May and October-November to coordinate outgoing students It is highly recommended, though not mandatory, that the NEO is able to attend the IFMSA General Assemblies in March and August of each year Expected attendance: AMSA Global Health Retreat in January/February, At least one of the IFMSA General Assemblies in March/August (some expenses may be subsidised by AMSA) Optional attendance: March and August AMSA Global Health Council meeting Contact: Asika Pelenda asika.pelenda@amsa.org.au Contact: Nick Goulding nick.goulding@amsa.org.au 26

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