REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
ASA/NATA sleep disorders service accreditation advisory committee vacancies:
The Sleep Disorders Services Accreditation Advisory Committee (SDSAAC) provides technical advice together with administrative support for the ASA/NATA accreditation program.
The SDSAAC is chaired by an ASA Member and includes representatives from the following:
- Physician representatives
- Paediatric Physician representative
- Sleep Scientist representatives
NATA provides the secretariat for the Committee and is responsible for the delivery and operational aspects of the accreditation program.
The SDSAAC are seeking expressions of interest from sleep physicians.
Committee members are appointed for their knowledge and technical expertise. The duties of a Committee member include, but are not limited to:
- providing advice on the review of ASA/NATA’s accreditation criteria applicable to Sleep Disorders Services;
- review of assessment reports for applicant and accredited facilities, where required;
- provision of advice, as requested, on technical issues arising from assessment activities;
- review and approval of the appointment of technical assessors.
Further information regarding NATA’s AAC’s may be obtained from the NATA website https://nata.com.au/about-us/governance/accreditation-structure/aac/
Applicants must:
- have substantial practical experience in the sleep health sector;
- be familiar with NATA’s accreditation criteria and processes (preferably through either practical experience in an accredited facility or experience as a NATA technical assessor);
- be committed to NATA and the accreditation process;
- abide by NATA’s policies, including the need to maintain confidentiality, be objective, act impartially and to declare any conflicts of interest;
- prepare for and attend AAC meetings.
Expressions of interest detailing the candidate’s experience, including addressing the requirements/attributes detailed above and a full CV, should be forwarded to:
Ms Marcia Balzer
CEO, Australasian Sleep Association
[email protected]
The closing date for expressions of interest is Tuesday 30 April 2024. The successful candidate will be formally invited to participate in the activities of the SDSAAC following approval by ASA and NATA’s Boards.