Module 4
Finding Consumers
Consumer and Community Involvement position descriptions
Consider the qualities you are looking for in a consumer before recruiting, and always create a position description.
Creating a position description increases understanding and provides clarity about the consumer's role. It also helps manage the expectations of the consumer and the project team. See below for samples of position descriptions for consumer representatives.
When selecting a consumer to participate in a project, it is useful to have a position description that can be used to advertise the role and ensure the role is clearly defined for both the consumer and researcher/health professional. Clear role descriptions also make assessments for impact and evaluation clearer and easier.
Cancer Australia, Example of consumer representative position description (PD)
Cancer Australia, Position Description for Community Advisory Committee Member
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Consumer representative role description
Health West Partnership, community participant role description template