The Pharmaceutical Audit Review Committee is appointed to review and advise upon matters referred to it by the Minister under Part VI of the Act.
The composition of the Review Committee shall reflect the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity of the province.
The Review Committee shall be composed of seven members:
• Director, Pharmaceutical Services Division
• Physician, Physician Services Division
• Manager of Program Policy and Professional Services, Pharmaceutical Services Division
• three pharmacists who are not employees of the Department of Health and Community Services, appointed by the Minister
• a chartered professional accountant appointed by the Minister, who shall also serve as chair
Diversity in the backgrounds, skills and experience of appointed Review Committee members can enhance the effectiveness of the Committee by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge. Examples may include:
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations
• Ability to hear, analyze, and critically evaluate evidence to render a decision as per the legislation
• Technological competence
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Potential backgrounds: health care, pharmacy, accounting, and legal profession
• Familiarity with the principals of good governance, including accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
• Interest in health care
• Currently registered with the NL Pharmacy Board (for pharmacist representatives)
• Currently registered with the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of NL (for accountant representative)
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical sector in the province
• Previous board experience
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Appreciation of the responsibilities to the public
• Flexible, responsive and willing to consider others’ opinions
• Strong reasoning and conflict resolution skills
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
The Committee holds three/four full-day meetings per year. Additional meetings can be called by the Chair if there are specific reviews to be conducted.
Public members serve for a three-year term and may be reappointed for a second term of three years.
When a public member’s term has expired, that member may continue to be a member of the Committee until replaced or reappointed.
The Pharmaceutical Audit Review Committee is seeking three pharmacists, and one chartered professional accountant. Pharmacists will not be employees of the Department of Health and Community Services and shall be the chair of the committee. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience and skill set identified in the board profile above and who can bring unique perspectives to the table. Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the board is representative of the population they serve.
