Mentoring roles and responsibilities

The Mentee

1. To be a financial member of ACHSM for the membership year starting 1st April to 31st March.
2. To complete the ACHSM Management Competency Assessment;
3. To accept responsibility for my own decisions and actions; 
4. To ensure absolute confidentiality of matters discussed and information supplied by the Mentor;
5. To discuss and seek prior approval with my Mentor if I would like to nominate them as a referee;
6. To work with my Mentor to identify objectives from participation in the Mentoring Program and collaboratively develop a plan designed to address these objectives;
7. To maintain regular contact with my Mentor (face to face meetings at least every 2 months if practicable);
8. To keep a record of management experience obtained during the period so that full discussion can be undertaken with my Mentor;
9. To initiate meetings and make regular contact with my Mentor;
10. To carry out tasks and projects by agreed times; 
11. To review performance and progress with my Mentor;
12. To promptly respond to requests for information from the Mentoring Coordinators and informing them of any changes in my contact details;
13. To participate in the evaluation of the Mentoring Program; and
14. To attend the Orientation session, where practical.

The Mentor

1. To provide information, guidance, constructive comments and an empathic ear; 
2. To ensure absolute confidentiality of matters discussed and information supplied by the Mentee;
3. To work with the Mentee to identify their objectives arising from participation in the Mentoring Program and to collaboratively develop a program to address these;
4. To provide a confidential and personalised source of career advice, support and guidance to the Mentee;
5. To provide the Mentee with advice and assistance in identifying personal development needs and how to address these;
6. To assist the Mentee to establish a network of support within the health system;
7. To assist the Mentee develop an understanding of the overall health system;
8. To facilitate the Mentee’s professional growth;
9. To meet face-to-face with the Mentee regularly (at least once every 2 months), and at short notice if possible in special situations and to maintain contact more frequently by telephone and e-mail, as agreed with the Mentee;
10. To undertake reviews of the Mentee’s performance and progress at the request of the Mentee during the year;
11. To participate in evaluation of the Mentoring Program; and
12. To attend the Orientation session, where practical.