Ensuring the professions of medical laboratory science and anaesthetic technology deliver safe and effective services to the people of New Zealand
MEDICAL SCIENCES SECRETARIAT
In 2006 the Medical Sciences Council joined forces with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board and formed a jointly-owned not-for-profit company, Medical Sciences Secretariat (MSS), through which all business support services are provided to these two regulatory authorities.
A cornerstone of the establishment of MSS was a commitment to building synergies between the two authorities in respect of their governance and operation activities. Managing the operations of the authorities within the most cost-effective framework was a primary consideration when looking to establish the organisational structure. This has helped both the Medical Sciences Council and the Medical Radiation Technologists Board to maintain relatively low fee structures.
MSS receives governance support and direction from a four-member Board of Directors (two from the Medical Sciences Council and two from the Medical Radiation Technologists Board) who are nominated and given specific delegated authorities by their respective Board/Council. Service delivery is managed through a Chief Executive/Registrar.
Mary Doyle is the Chief Executive of Medical Sciences Secretariat and is also the Registrar for both the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and the Medical Radiation Technologists Board. Mary has worked in the health sector for a number of years and brings over twenty years of senior manager experience to these roles. She has a Bachelor of Education, a Diploma in Health Service Management and a Master of Business Studies in Health Management.
Jenny Lee has been with Medical Sciences Secretariat since October 2009. In 2011 Jenny took on the role of Professional Standards Coordinator for both the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and the Medical Radiation Technologists Board. In this role Jenny manages all competence, conduct and/or health notifications in consultation the relevant committee from each of the two regulatory authorities. Jenny has past experience working in the health regulation sector and has also worked in medical indemnity insurance and practice management roles.
Beverley Irvine joined Medical Sciences Secretariat in January 2009. She has worked in the accounting and administration areas of a number of organisations and has specialised in business and accounting process set-up and implementation. At Medical Sciences Secretariat Beverley maintains the accounting system and deals with payments from registrants as well as the day-to-day accounting of the two regulatory authorities and MSS, leading through to annual accounts and audit.
Claire Lovewell took on the Executive Administrator role at Medical Sciences Secretariat in November 2007. Prior to that Claire spent many years working for the Ministry of Justice in a variety of administrative roles and then worked for a short time with the Australasian College of Physicians. Claire plays a key role in managing the logistics of the meetings for both regulatory authorities, including coordinating meeting documentation and minute taking. She also provides administration support to the CEO.
Sherly Adie has been with Medical Sciences Secretariat since April 2006, in the role of Registrations Manager. Sherly primarily deals with registration and recertification applications for the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and the Medical Radiation Technologists Board. Sherly has background qualifications in law and public policy. As well as managing registration and recertification processes, Sherly also undertakes research and writes discussion papers for both authorities as required. She has worked in various positions overseas and in New Zealand in the areas of legal and process management.
