Specific information on the role and expectations of SAGE members and how to apply
Duties and role of SAGE members
The Chair and members of the Committee will play a critical role in ensuring the Committee’s continued standing as an internationally recognized leading body in the field of immunization and that it continues to observe the highest standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in its deliberations and that its recommendations are driven by available scientific evidence. All members of SAGE will:
- be committed to the continued development and improvement of this important area of public health;
- bring relevant experience to the Group;
- contribute to the provision of high quality and considered advice to WHO;
- be expected to make a full and considered contribution to the work of the Group and to contribute fully to the debate and to the decision-making processes ;
- provide expert guidance when an issue which falls within your particular area of expertise is under discussion;
- contribute to the debate in the capacity of a well-informed health professional where the issue does not fall within your expertise;
- take into account the need for and impact of vaccines, the quality of vaccines and their safety and the strategies to ensure that the greatest benefit can be obtained from the most appropriate use of vaccines;
- recommend the best public health advice to WHO;
- be prepared, as requested by the Secretariat, to occasionally provide expert advice on relevant issues outside of committee meetings;
- be prepared to respond quickly to interaction by e-mail;
- be prepared, as requested by the Secretariat, to occasionally attend and contribute to the work of one or more of the SAGE working groups which report to the main Group and to attend meeting of regional technical advisory groups and or immunization managers and other meetings for which representation of SAGE would be needed;
- be committed to declare all relevant interests. Any reported interest that could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest will be disclosed on the SAGE web site.
All members serve in their personal capacity and should refrain from promoting the policies and views and products of the organization/institution for which they work. Likewise, it should be clear that SAGE recommendations do not commit the organization/institution with which members may be affiliated.
Last updated: 9 April 2009