
The Hon Mark Butler MP’s office has reached out to Rare Voices Australia, Patient Voice Initiative and Lymphoma Australia and asked us to distribute the following message regarding the Consumer Member Selection Criteria for the HTA Policy and Methods Review Recommendations Implementation Group.
Message from the Minister’s Office
“The Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, is seeking to appoint members to the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review implementation group.
The purpose of this message is to invite applications for the appointment of two members of the implementation group to represent consumer interests. One member will have expertise in rare diseases and the other will have expertise in more common diseases.
Below is the selection criteria that will be used to assess applications.
Consumer Member Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated high level of knowledge of Australian HTA policy and methods and the context for which HTA policy is developed and implemented.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Accelerating Access to the Best Medicines for Australia Now and in the Future recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other consumer organisations and stakeholders, including prioritising collective consumer needs and equity.
- Demonstrated capacity to confidently bring consumer lived experience and perspectives forward in robust discussions with other stakeholders who may have different views.
- An understanding of the principles of access and equity in allocation of health resources within a universal health system.
- Ability to prioritise attendance at implementation group meetings (in person or virtually) and prepare for discussions and activities as required; this includes working with other consumer members, participating in broader feedback activities to patient/consumer networks, potentially comprehending high levels of written content in short time frames, and stakeholder engagement.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills including respect for the views of other people and organisations, and the ability to listen and take part in constructive debate.
Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest (no longer than 1 page) addressing the selection criteria should be received by close of business 11 November 2024. Please email your application to [email protected]. All applications addressing the selection criteria will be considered by the Minister.
Successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible.”