Due to current members completing their terms in 2024 and 2025, applications are now being accepted for vacant positions on the Board of ICCBBA. This is an opportunity to participate in setting the direction for a small but critical standards development organization. ICCBBA board members are uniquely exposed to multiple areas of MPHOs which provides a stimulating forum for discussion and exchange of ideas.
The Board wishes to attract diverse candidates working in any area of medical products of human origin (MPHO) and from any region of the world.
Selection criteria:
Good standing in their specialist field
A good knowledge of ISBT 128 is highly desirable. This knowledge could be through active involvement in the ICCBBA Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) or through hands-on user experience.
Experience of participation in the governance of a relevant scientific or professional body
A proven ability to think strategically
ICCBBA & ISBT 128
ICCBBA is a global not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization based in the US that enhances safety for patients and augments efficiency for professionals by developing and maintaining the ISBT 128 international information standard for coding, labelling and terminology of transfusion, transplantation and/or administration of MPHO. The ISBT 128 Standard and its associated data structures are essential elements in ensuring the unambiguous traceability of MPHO from donor to patient and vice-versa. See www.isbt128.org/about-iccbba and www.isbt128.org/isbt-128-basics for more information.
ICCBBA Board
ICCBBA is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director. The Board of Directors is made up of volunteer experts in diverse fields of MPHO from around the world. The Board may have up to 11 members.
Board members develop policies for the organization; set strategy; oversee ICCBBA finances, programs, and performance; and decide on recommendations from all ICCBBA Technical Advisory Groups and committees.
Key Activities and Duties include:
participate in governing the implementation of the ICCBBA mission;
contribute to the development of the ICCBBA strategy;
approve the budget and revenue proposals;
fulfill the functions of office set forth in the ICCBBA bylaws;
oversee compliance with relevant regulations;
ensure legal and ethical integrity;
have a fiduciary responsibility to the organization; and,
actively work to enhance the organization’s professional standing.
Board members are expected to attend a monthly 1-hour conference call and an annual two-day face-to-face meeting. ICCBBA covers the costs of attending meetings and any other expenses related to Board participation. All business is conducted in English.
Board members may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. New Board members will start their first term in May 2025 through to May 2028. Note that one candidate may be invited to start their term earlier during 2024. ICCBBA Board officers are drawn from serving Board members.
How to be Considered:
Applicants should send a letter presenting their candidacy and explaining how their background and experience would be beneficial to the Board. A CV or resume is also required.
The Nominating Committee will evaluate all applications and selected candidates will be called for a short interview by video conference. Following this, the Committee will present their recommendations to the ICCBBA Board for approval.
Closing Date: 8 September 2024
Email Candidacy Letter and CV or Resume to:
Email: boardnomination@iccbba.org
Questions should be directed to:
Mr. Eoin McGrath, ICCBBA Executive Director.
Email: boardnomination@iccbba.org
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About ICCBBA:
ICCBBA is the international standards organization responsible for the management and development of the ISBT 128 Standard.
The acronym ISBT was originally derived from the important role played by the International Society of Blood Transfusion in the development of the Standard. Today it expands as Information Standard for Blood and Transplantation. The number 128 reflects the 128 characters of the ISO/IEC 646 7-bit character set.
The acronym ICCBBA is derived from the International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation.
For More Information About ICCBBA:
Media Contact: Christina Salinas
Email: support@isbt128.org
Author
Executive Director, ICCBBA
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