Journal Committee vacancy

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February 2010
A vacancy has arisen within the IHEEM Journal Committee, which is responsible for managing all aspects of Health Estate Journal and ensuring that the magazine’s technical and professional quality are maintained.

The Committee also selects the recipient of the Northcroft Silver Medal, which is presented annually to the author of the technical paper considered to have contributed most to the advancement of healthcare engineering. Members are required to attend, and prepare for, three meetings per year, usually in London. Full expenses for travel will be reimbursed, with lunch and refreshments provided. Any IHEEM member interested in serving the Committee should contact Jeff Pickering.


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