Are you experienced?

UKC seek people with skills and experience at senior management or board level to serve as directors and trustees of the charity. These are voluntary posts and are only open to people diagnosed with HIV infection and resident in the UK.
The board meets every six weeks, usually in London, and much business is conducted by email.

Applications are encouraged from women and from African people / people of other ethnic minorities who meet the criteria.

For an informal discussion, contact Bernard Forbes, UKC Chair on 020 7564 2180 or email. A role description is available here.

UKC is committed to developing all our staff and volunteers, including board members who may be asked to take part in a professional development programme.

INDEPENDENT ADVISORY GROUP ON SEXUAL HEALTH AND HIV

Vacancies for 4 members
The Independent Advisory Group on Sexual Health and HIV (IAG) was set up in 2003 to support implementation of the National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV, published in 2001. The strategy aims to: reduce the transmission of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs); reduce the prevalence of undiagnosed HIV and STIs; reduce unintended pregnancy rates; improve health and social care for people living with HIV and STIs and reduce the stigma associated with HIV and STIs.
We are looking to appoint 4 new members to the Group to take up post later this summer.
The people
We are looking for three members who are in a senior national voluntary sector role in the field of sexual and reproductive health and HIV. We are also looking for one member with experience of HIV/sexual health strategic planning/commissioning of services across more than one PCT, at a strategic health authority or in specialised commissioning. All members must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to contribute at board level.
The role
You will work alongside the Chair and other members as part of a team to contribute to the work and overall strategic direction of the IAG. You will contribute towards developing the advice the IAG gives to Ministers and you must be willing to speak publicly on the Government’s strategy if necessary.
Time commitment and remuneration
The Group holds 4 full day meetings a year in London. Additionally, selected members may also be asked to attend sub group or smaller working group meetings as directed by the Chair. Members are entitled to an attendance allowance of £119.50 plus £25 reading fee per day. Necessary travel and subsistence allowances, at rates set centrally, are also payable.
The appointments will be for 4 years in the first instance. Further terms may be considered, subject to satisfactory performance and the needs of the Group.
How to apply
If you think you have the qualities we require and want to apply for a post please call 0870 240 3802 during office hours or go to www.appointments.org.uk, quoting reference DH7037, for an information pack and application form (which are available in large type of Braille or on tape)
The closing date for returning applications is 25th May 2007.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 20th & 21st June 2007 in London.
The Appointments Commission is committed to equality of opportunity for all and the principle of appointment based on merit following an open and transparent process and independent assessment.
Please note this is a public appointment, not employment.

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