Mentorship is a collaborative learning relationship and working alliance based on intentionality, trust, and shared responsibility towards co-defined professional and personal goals.
The PacMOSSI Mentoring Program (PMP) complements other capacity building initiatives of the consortium. It fosters further professional development for a select cohort of Pacific-based vector surveillance and control specialists.
Phase I of the PMP commenced in October 2024 with a small cohort of mentees and mentors. It will run for 12 months with learnings to inform program optimisation and expansion to additional participants.
Following the initiation workshop for goal and expectation setting, regular online meetings are held between mentees and mentors. The PMP Coordinator provides support and guidance on mentoring activities.
“In my professional journey I have benefited from receiving much knowledge and insights from informal conversations and field-based work with respected colleagues.
The new PacMOSSI Mentoring Program provides an opportunity for capacity building, knowledge sharing and character development within areas of shared interest. It also offers chances for practical ‘real-world’ problem-solving and collaboration across space and time.”
| For Mentees | For Mentors |
|---|---|
| Guidance and advice on careers ideas, helping you make more informed choices | Validate leadership skills |
| Opportunity to learn from an experienced professional in vector surveillance and control | Networking opportunities |
| Advice on resources relevant to your areas of interest | Gain communication experience by explaining scope and skills in your area of work |
| Enhanced professional development | Become recognised as an advisor |
| Increased confidence | Gain new perspectives / Find and foster new talent |
“I enjoy being a mentor – supporting others to grow their skills, experience, confidence in themselves. I learn from the experience – strengthening communication skills, staying up-to-date with the latest information on various topics, being reflective. It is very motivating to see people grow and achieve their goals for the mentoring.”
If you work in vector surveillance and control in the Pacific and are interested to learn more about being a mentee or mentor, please contact us at pacmossi@jcu.edu.au or through our contact page
Visit our online course and workshops & meetings pages to learn more about our training initiatives.
