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A L L I E D H E A LT H P R O F E S S I O N A L S C O U N C I L B O A R D M E M B E R
The government of the Virgin Islands isseeking a qualified medical practitioner
and Allied Health Professionals to serve asa Member of the Allied HealthProfessionals Council.

ALLIED HEALTH
PROFFESSIONALS COUNCIL
The Allied Health Professionals Council(“the Council”) was established under theMedical Act, 2000 (No. 4 of 2000) nowcited as the Medical, Dental and Allied
Health Practitioners Act, 2000 as
amended (No. 23 of 2020).
The Medical Act, 2000 provides for thelicensing and regulation of allied healthpractitioners in the Territory, through theestablishment of an Allied HealthProfessionals Council.
The role of the Council is to consider all
applications and give direction withrespect to the registration of applicants
wishing to be registered as Allied Health
Practitioners, and the rights, liabilities
and obligations of such practitioners orother related matters.
In accordance with Schedule 4 of the Act,
this category of health workers includes
but not limited to dieticians, pharmacists,chiropractors,
medicallaboratorytechnologists, opticians, physiotherapists,podiatrists, psychologists, environmental
health inspectors, imaging technologists,
naturopaths, therapists, athletic planners
and licensed social workers.
Schedule 5 of the Act stipulates that theCouncil shall consist of the following
persons:
1) the Chief Medical Officer, ex officio;2) one medical practitioner appointed
by the Minister; and3) four Allied Health Professionals
appointed by the Minister.

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Persons applying to serve on the Allied
Health Professionals Council should havethe professional competencies thatexemplify integrity, respect, and a balanceof skills and experience that supports thepurpose of the Council.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE EMBODY THE
FOLLOWING QUALITIES:a) Be willing to make a professional
commitment to the Allied HealthProfessionals Council in carrying out
its functions;b) Be willing to attend scheduled
meetings, and actively contribute tothe Council’s deliberations.
c) Possess
leadershipskillsandexperience in areas relevant to theCouncil’sfunctionsandresponsibilities;d) Commit to confidentiality, integrity,and good governance;e) Demonstrate the ability to thinkstrategically, manage complexity andact decisively;f) Possess strong communication andinterpersonal skills;g) Exercise discretion and good
judgement.
TERMS OF SERVICE:
Members of the Council, other than theChief Medical Officer, shall hold office forthree years, but are eligible forreappointment.
No member with the exception of theChief Medical Officer shall hold office formore than two consecutive terms.

COMPENSATION
Members of the Allied HealthProfessionals Council do not receive
stipendiary compensation.
APPLICATION PROCESSInterested persons should submit a Letterof Interest and Résumé/ Curriculum Vitaeto the address provided below by theclosing date.
AGENCY:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health and SocialDevelopment
Government of the Virgin Islands
Road Town, Tortola VG1110
British Virgin Islands
Email: ministryofhealth@gov.vg
For more information, please contact theMinistry by email or call (284) 468-2174/2272.
CLOSING DATE: 12th July, 2024