ADVERT - Call for New members of NOTMAG Committee

Fantastic career development opportunity for Managers to play a leadership role in AOTI

We are seeking applications from AOTI members to join the National Occupational Therapy Managers Advisory Group (NOTMAG) Committee. This provides Managers with a fantastic career development opportunity with many benefits, including:

• An opportunity to play a key role in the Occupational Therapy profession in Ireland
• A unique CPD experience to learn and develop transferable skills in areas such as leadership, policy and strategy, and professional representation.
• A career development opportunity, particularly for newer managers, to learn and further develop their skills including developing personal effectiveness, managing people, change management and teamwork
• A chance to contribute to strengthening AOTI and the voice of Irish Occupational Therapy Managers in line with AOTI Strategy 2017-2022.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must possess the following qualities: 

• Be a member of AOTI or be eligible for membership of AOTI
• Ability to devote sufficient time and energy to Committee duties including attendance at monthly meetings, quarterly NOTMAG meetings, taking a lead on an operational area, responding regularly to emails and follow-up on actions between meetings. A significant portion of the Committee’s work takes places outside of the arranged meeting times.
• Energy, commitment, enthusiasm, good problem-solving, interpersonal skills, ability to participate in group decision-making, integrity, high ethical standards and respect for privacy and confidentiality are skills of paramount importance.  

The term of Committee members is normally 2 years with the option of a second term. Vacant positions are open to all practice areas to ensure balanced decision-making.

Application process

Applications are now welcome from suitably experienced AOTI members (or those eligible for membership of AOTI).

To apply for the role of NOTMAG Committee member, please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in joining the Committee as well as a brief CV outlining your career history.

Please submit applications to Gracia Gomez Kelly (Chairperson) at [email protected] and Cleonagh Culhane (Vice Chairperson) at [email protected] by Friday 3^rd December. Any queries can also be directed to the above emails.

Successful NOTMAG Committee applicants will be provided with a period of induction from current Committee members.

You can read full details of the benefits of being a member of the NOTMAG Committee and what the role involves here. 

Gracia Gomez Kelly

Chairperson

NOTMAG