Would you like to join the inpa team?

• Are you looking for a leadership role in neurological physiotherapy which aims to support and connect neuro physiotherapists across the globe? Then we warmly encourage you to apply for one of the following vacancies on the INPA executive committee:
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Member at Large* (three positions)

*Member at Large positions are full executive committee positions. Specific roles for Members at Large are allocated according to the needs and strategic aims of the organisation. The three vacant at large positions are currently allocated as chairs/co-chairs of the research working group and the practice working group, and the Director of Communications.
All positions are voluntary (unpaid).

 Closing Date: 30th January 2023
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We welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals.
Criteria

• Only individual physiotherapists from INPA (full) member country organisations can stand for election to the executive committee.
• Applicants must be a member of their national neuro PT organisation.
• All nominations should include a letter of support / evidence of good standing from their national neuro PT organisation. 
• Nominations for vice president must be supported by letter from at least two INPA member organisations, one of which may be the candidate’s home organisation.
• Candidates shall have served on the governing body of an INPA member organisation and/or have served on the INPA executive committee or INPA working groups.

 
Application

• Candidates should apply via email (secretary@inpa.world) and outline their relevant experience and interest in serving on the INPA executive committee. 
• If applying for a specific role, please offer additional information about your suitability for that role.  
• Applications must include a letter of support / evidence of good standing from the applicant’s home organisation. 
• The candidate’s application and the letter of support from the home organisation do not have to be submitted at the same time. 
• Applications will be collated into one document and sent out to member representatives ahead of voting at the INPA General Meeting in May 2023. 
• For questions and further information please contact the INPA Secretary at secretary@inpa.world. 

Further Indicative Information About Each Position
Vice President
Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a voting member of the Executive Committee.
• Assumes the duties of the President if the President is absent or incapacitated.
• Succeeds the President for the unexpired portion of the term if the President is unable to complete the elected term.
• Assists the President in all INPA activities and the smooth running of the Executive Committee.
• Serves as the liaison between the Executive Committee and the Special Interest Groups. 
• Education and Practice Chairs report to the Vice President.
• Submits an annual report to the President of activities and objectives accomplished and strategic goals for the following year.
• Orients all newly elected SIG officers to an overview of INPA. Ascertains that standing SIG Officers of respective SIGs orientate new officers to specific roles. 

Treasurer

• Serves as a voting member of the INPA Executive Committee.
• Chairs and serves as a member of the Finance Advisory Group.
• Submits financial reports to WPT upon request.
• Submits a financial report to member organisations once a year.
• Compiles and approves the annual INPA budget in liaison with the executive committee.
• Submits an annual report to the President of the activities and objectives accomplished by the Finance Advisory Group and the strategic goals for the following year. Updates this report as needed for Executive Committee meetings and prior to WPT Congress/INPA General Meetings.
• Provides quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Secures INPA bank and investment accounts, manages the financial business of INPA.
• Solicits the dues in collaboration with the Secretary and Executive Officer.

Member At Large Positions

• There are five member at large positions on the executive committee. These are currently the co-chairs of the research working group, the chair of the education working group, the chair of the practice working group and the Director of Communications. These executive committee members chair and schedule meetings of their respective working groups. 
• Members at Large serve as full executive committee voting members. 
• Members at Large are expected to attend executive committee meetings which are currently held six times a year, and INPA General Meetings which are held once every two years. They are also encouraged to attend members meetings currently held twice a year.  
• The member at large posts currently have a portfolio attached to them as described below. However, the specified role may change in response to the strategic direction of INPA. 
• We are currently accepting nominations for the Member at Large (practice) and the Member at Large (research) and Member at Large (Communications) positions on the executive committee.
• Candidates are asked to express a preference for the role they wish to be considered for, with the understanding that the specific duties of that member at large role may change over time. 

Member at Large (Communications) 

• Chairs the Communications working group (CWG)
• Consistent with INPA goals and the strategic plan, steers and coordinates external communications efforts.
• Appoints CWG volunteers to specific roles in line with their stated preferences
• Orientates CWG volunteers to their roles and responsibilities
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Committee, INPA SIGs and the Communication working group to develop outreach strategies to:

1. Recruit new INPA members
2. Retain current INPA members
3. Promote the benefits of joining INPA 
4. Promote INPA activities in practice, education and research
5. Promote the activities, recognition and membership of INPA SIGs.

• Introduces new and creative approaches to expand INPA’s name recognition and outreach to key audiences.
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Committee, SIG Officers and working groups to oversee the development, design, production, and editorial direction of effective print, electronic, web and video communications developed by the organization.
• Keeps key audiences informed about INPA activities impacting neurologic physical therapy practice, education and research through the INPA website and social media.
• Submits a committee report to the President in January of activities and objectives accomplished and strategic goals for the following year.

Member at Large (practice) 
Chairs the Practice Working Group (PWG) and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of PWG activity and for advancing the practice mission of INPA which includes:

• Developing a PWG strategic plan and budget
• Creating educational programmes, including webinars, which contribute to building, supporting and connecting the global neuro PT community. 
• Liaising with the Communication WG to ensure activities and opportunities are appropriately shared with member organisations and other relevant individuals and organizations
• Liaising with the RWG and EWG to align priorities and to avoid duplication of effort (e.g. collating EBP documents and CPGs).
• Submitting a workgroup report to the INPA President of activities and objectives accomplished and strategic goals for the following cycle.

Member at Large (research) 
The Member at Large (research) currently co-chairs the Research Working Group (RWG) with Dr Mindy Levin. The RWG is responsible for the promotion and dissemination of quality neurorehabilitation research.  The co-chairs are responsible for overseeing all RWG activity and to advance the research mission of INPA, which includes 

• Developing a RWG strategic plan and budget
• Promoting and disseminating the results of high-quality research in neurologic physical therapy.
• Encouraging and supporting participation in poster sessions at World Physiotherapy Congress.
• Encouraging publication of research articles in JNPT. 
• Organizing poster and platform awards for World Physiotherapy Congress
• Liaising with the Communication WG to ensure activities and opportunities are appropriately shared with the membership and other relevant individuals and organizations
• Liaises with the EWG  and PWG to align priorities and to avoid duplication of effort (e.g., collating EBP documents and CPGs).
• Submitting a workgroup report to the INPA President of activities and objectives accomplished and strategic goals for the following cycle. 

Support Letter
For the position of Vice President we require a letter of support from two INPA member organisations. The contents of the letter are not prescriptive. The member organisation must state that it fully supports the candidate’s application for the post of VP, and that the candidate is in good standing with the national neuro group. Further information may be offered in the letter with respect to the role that the candidate is being considered for. Any information that will help member representatives make a decision about the suitability of the candidate for the position of Vice President would of course be helpful. 

For Member at Large positions we simply need confirmation that the applicant is a member in good standing with their national neuro group INPA member.