Purpose of the group

The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) Advisory Group is an external advisory group established to support the National Screening Unit achieve equity in health/whanau ora for all people through high quality and accessible screening.

Role of the group

The role of the Group is to:

• Review, critique and interpret NCSP monitoring report data and make recommendations to the NSU
• Provide advice on the strategic direction of the programme
• Provide advice from time to time on other areas of the programme as agreed by the Group and the NSU
• Help build understanding and partnership with consumer and professional groups.

Members

The Group is comprised of members who collectively have wide knowledge and experience of the NCSP, with representation from:

• Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
• Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
• Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
• New Zealand College of Practice Nurses
• The New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine
• New Zealand Society of Cytology
• Pacific Advisory Group
• Maori Advisory Group
• Consumers
• District Health Boards

It is expected that members will consult widely within their own groups.  Meetings are held twice a year.

Terms of Reference

To find out more about the NCSP Advisory Group read the group's Terms of Reference:

NCSP Advisory Group Terms of Reference

 

For any questions about the NCSP Advisory Group please contact Anna Maxwell:

Anna_Maxwell@moh.govt.nz

September 2010 - Nominations sought for Maori representation on the NCSP Advisory Group

The National Screening Unit is seeking nominations for two Maori representatives to join the NCSP Advisory Group.  The term of office is initially two years.

Information about the meetings and an outline of the skills required:

 

Completed nomination forms together with a CV should be sent by 24 September 2010 to:

Anna_Maxwell@moh.govt.nz