Revised: 7 November 2024
Committees
Medicines Adverse Reactions Committee – vacancy for a pharmacist (community based)
Medsafe is seeking applications for one pharmacist (community based) for the Medicines Adverse Reactions Committee (MARC), an independent expert advisory committee to the Minister of Health.
The MARC provides advice on potential adverse reactions to medicines. This is an important part of the regulatory framework for safeguarding public health in New Zealand.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
Being a member of a technical advisory committee is rewarding and challenging. You will be committed to improving the health of New Zealanders through contribution to:
- improving medicines safety
- pharmacovigilance
- the regulation of medicines
- balancing the benefits and risks of harm of medicines.
The MARC meets four times a year in person in Wellington. Depending on the agenda, meetings may run for up to 7 hours, and require between 3 and 10 hours of preparation. Reading materials are prepared by Medsafe and provided to the MARC before each meeting. Members are reimbursed for their time and travel expenses.
The Director-General of Health appoints members to the Committee for a three-year term. This term can be renewed once, for a further three years.
Kōrero mōu | About you
The successful applicant for this role will be:
- an experienced pharmacist working in a community-based role
- knowledgeable in medicines use
- able to use their superior critical appraisal and clinical decision-making skills.
It would also be beneficial if you have experience in the health sector or board/committee governance.
The New Zealand Government recognises that diversity enables our committees to be high-performing and is committed to delivering greater diversity to statutory boards and ensuring they represent the diversity in New Zealand’s population, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age and geographic location. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who can reflect the needs, values, and beliefs of Māori, Pacific peoples and people with disabilities. Applicants should also have an understanding of and be committed to meeting the obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ko wai mātou | Who we are
See the MARC Committees page for more information, including the Terms of Reference and the Committee process.
If you want further information or clarification, please email MARC@health.govt.nz or call Medsafe on (04) 819 6800 and ask to speak to the MARC Secretariat.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applications close 10 January 2025.
To apply, please complete the application form, provided below and email this together with your current curriculum vitae (CV) to: MARC@health.govt.nz
Application form (Word document, 61 KB, 2 pages)
Medsafe will consider the applications and make recommendations to the Director-General of Health, who decides on the appointment of Committee members. Following the Director-General’s decision, Medsafe will notify applicants of the outcome. This process may take up to 12 weeks after applications close.
