Improving Health Status for all
A Community Health Council making a difference to shaping patient-centred
health services
Call for Expressions of Interest
Alliance South invites expressions of interest from interested individuals to join a
Community Health Council to ensure patient and community perspectives are included as
a core ingredient of how we work together.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of shaping our health services and influencing decision
making within the sector.
Alliance South (a partnership between Southern DHB and WellSouth PHN) is establishing a Community
Health Council which aims to work in partnership with its communities and stakeholders to improve
the health status of all. The Council will provide an opportunity for patients and their communities as
to co-design services, facilities and strategies in the Southern district.
The Community Health Council will work collaboratively with Alliance South and its governance,
management and networks by:
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Ensuring and enabling patient and whānau participation across the southern health system;
Identifying and advising on health systems and services for patients and communities, including
input into the development of health service priorities and strategies;
Ensuring reports, developments and initiatives relating to health services have appropriately
engaged, or been developed with, patients and their communities;
Ensuring regular communication and networking with the community and relevant patient
groups and
Linking with special interest groups as required, for specific issues and problem solving.
The Community Health Council will comprise up to twelve members who each have a particular
interest, understanding and knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Youth & Children’s
Health, Māori Health, Pacific Health, Rural Health, Primary Health, Mental Health, Alcohol and other
Drugs, Long Term Conditions, Disability (including Sensory, Physical and Intellectual), Older Persons
Health, Men’s Health and Women’s Health.
The time commitment for these roles would be approximately 8-10 hours per month, which includes
a half day meeting per month. The first Council meeting is planned for Thursday 9th February 2017.
Members will be seen as having good standing and influence amongst members of their peer group.
They will bring to the team an ability to think critically, make sound decisions, see the ‘big picture’ and
work effectively as part of a team.
The provisional Terms of Reference is available at www.alliancesouth.nz
To submit an application in this Expressions of Interest process please provide a short summary
outlining your skills and experience and complete the application form and send via e-mail to
[email protected] by 5pm Friday 18th November 2016.
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APPLICATION FORM
Community Health Council
Please complete sections below
Name
Address
Phone
Email
Iwi affiliation
(if applicable)
Please tick the fields you have an understanding and knowledge in below ( You may have
experience in several areas):
Health Fields
Tick applicable
fields √
Youth & Children’s Health
Māori Health
Pacific Health
Rural Health
Primary Health
Mental Health
Alcohol & Drugs
Long Term Conditions
Disability (Sensory, Physical & Intellectual)
Older Persons
Men’s Health
Women’s Health
Referees
Please provide the name and contact details of two referees. Referees must be someone you
have worked with in a professional (or voluntary) capacity who knows your work well. Family
members would not be considered an appropriate referee.
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
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Evaluation Criteria for Community Health Council
Communication and Consultation
o Recognised as someone with good standing and influence within their peer group
o Previous experience gathering information and sharing it with a community or constituent group and/or previous
experience representing others
o Proven communicator – can demonstrate effective oral and written communication
o Equitable, inclusive, fair, non-judgemental approach
o Maintains positive ‘can do’ attitude
Team Work
o Builds constructive and effective relationships and relates well to all kinds of people
o Can find common ground and get cooperation from others
o Encourages direct and tough debate but isn’t afraid to end it and move on
Has the courage of own convictions and can think independently
Critical Thinking / Decision Making
o Ability to focus in on what’s important and put the trivial aside
o Can comfortably handle uncertainty and complexity, and can make decisions in the absence of ‘perfect’
information
o Ability to objectively analyse and use facts, figures, research and experience to make sound decisions that
will benefit the total health system
o Focused on evidence-based decision making
Strategic Ability
o Broad knowledge and perspective – can see widest possible view of an issue or challenge
o Ability to see opportunities and risks, and the implications and impact of these
o Is future oriented
o Can create innovative strategies and plans - ability to come up with new and unique ideas
o Has good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work
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