NMBI is seeking expressions of interest from public interest representatives to participate in the work of the Preliminary Proceedings Committee (PPC).

Public interest candidates must not be, and never have been, registered as a nurse or registered as a midwife in the State or in any other jurisdiction.

The PPC is a statutory committee of the Board of NMBI, established under the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011. The PPC gives initial consideration to complaints.

Candidates must possess a range of skills and competencies amongst the following:

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Ability to make informed decisions, think objectively and critically and articulate opinions in a clear, concise and logical manner
• Display a proven track record of effective judgement, decision making, initiative and analytical thought
• Demonstrate experience in identifying solutions to complex issues and understanding their impact and implications
• Possess excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills with proven ability to build relationships with many different stakeholders
• Ability to interact with other committee members in a group setting, valuing the contributions of all members
• Display excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to negotiate and challenge when necessary
• Possess a strong sense of ethics, integrity and probity

Desirable

• Prior experience developing, reviewing and analysing policies
• Prior experience providing professional advice, support and guidance to the professions of nursing and midwifery or to other health care professionals
• Display significant knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which NMBI operates or demonstrate capacity to acquire this knowledge
• Experience of the public health sector
• Experience working on public boards

Remuneration
Committee member expenses will be paid in accordance with public service travel and subsistence policy only.

Term of appointment

The appointment to a committee of the Board will be for an initial period of three years. Re-appointment may be made at the end of the first period for a further period of up to two years. There should be no expectation of automatic re-appointment to a committee of the Board. Successful applicants must not be employees or former employees of NMBI.

How to apply

1. Download and complete the application form

2. Attach a CV of not more than two pages

3. Return by email to Orla Coady at ocoady@nmbi.ie

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday, 14 June 2019.