Joining the GHMP Committee

Applications to join the 2012 GHMP Committee have now closed!

See below for background to the GHMP program, instructions on how to apply, and brief position descriptions. Please contact JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING if you have any questions. We will endeavour to ensure that all enthusiastic and interested applicants are given an opportunity to contribute to the program.

Background to GHMP:

Earlier this year, in response to growing interest in the global health field, Ignite launched the Global Health Mentoring Program; a program which is the first of its kind in Australia.

The program involves a year-long mentoring partnership, with selected students being matched with global health professionals based in Melbourne. The first edition of the program currently involves ten Monash medical students and ten leading global health professionals. The mentoring partnerships have each developed partnership goals and are working towards the completion of four discussion modules. At the conclusion of the program, students will submit an article on an area of interest to the Global Health Mentoring Magazine.

 

Are you interested in joining the GHMP Committee?

Ignite is currently seeking applications from students who are interested in becoming a part of the 2012 GHMP Committee. If you are interested in applying, please send the following information to JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING by Monday 19 December.

  • Your name and year level
  • The position that you are applying for
  • ONE paragraph describing why you are interested in being involved
  • Whether you feel you will be able to commit to the year-long involvement
  • Any previous relevant experience (note: previous experience is not a prerequisite for the positions)

Please note that current participants in the program will not be able to be part of the GHMP committee, and students who are part of the committee will not be able to apply for the 2012-2013 edition of the program. However, many other opportunities will be made available to you.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us on JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING . If you would like to be part of the committee but none of the positions listed below catch your eye, you could also consider being a General Committee Member and help out in various capacities throughout the year. We will endeavour to ensure that all interested and enthusiastic individuals have an opportunity to be involved in the program if they so wish.

Position descriptions:

Academic coordinator

  • Work in collaboration with a team of interested individuals to produce the two remaining GHMP modules (social determinants of health and global health systems). This will involve:
    • Developing an understanding of the two aforementioned topics
    • Coordinating the division of sections to the academic subcommittee and leading the collation of these sections into comprehensive and cohesive documents

Mentor communication coordinator

  • Be responsible for liaison with current mentors and recruitment of additional mentors for the 2012-13 program
  • Maintain an up-to-date record of all contact with mentors – inheriting the records kept by the previous coordinators
  • Be able to maintain a professional working relationship with the mentors
  • Be confident in writing emails to mentors

Student recruitment coordinator

  • Be responsible for advertising and recruitment of students to participate in the 2012-13 edition of the program
  • Liaise with students during the program

Secretary

  • Be in regular communication with other members of the committee
  • Organize monthly GHMP committee meetings (venue booking, compilation of an agenda and minutes)
  • Be involved in the organization of the Graduation event and Launch for the 2012-13 program

Website officer

  • Maintain up-to-date information regarding the Global Health Mentoring Program on the official website
  • Alter and update other documents as required

Publications officer

  • Coordinate the design and publishing of the first ever Global Health Mentoring Magazine
  • Liaise with the student recruitment coordinator to organize the publishing of a variety of global-health themed magazine submissions
  • Should have some skill or previous experience with design or publishing

Once again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting us at JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING .