Call for expressions of interest for
ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group, Members
The ISN welcomes expressions of interest for the position of members of the ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group. The new members will start their 2-year term at the World Congress of Nephrology 2027 (WCN’27).
About the ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group
The purpose of the ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group is to help formulate preparedness plans for situations where there is disruption in the delivery of kidney-related services in a region due to humanitarian crisis and to guide ISN in its advisory role in such situations.
The objectives of the ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group are to:
- Support the nephrology community and patients with kidney diseases in times of disruption to kidney-related services due to humanitarian crisis
- Formulate a disaster preparedness guidance plan to respond to and manage such situations
- Develop a strategy for disseminating and implementing such a disaster preparedness guidance plan
- Assess and then advise ISN on its role during the occurrence of such situations
The role
- Be available to assist local organizations during disasters, attend conferences, and provide resources and guidance
- Participate in the working group’s activities, including webinars and joint initiatives with other societies
- Foster collaborations with regional and national nephrology organizations
- Promote ISN membership benefits and opportunities within the nephrology community
Eligibility and selection criteria
- Demonstrated interest in ISN activities and the capacity to contribute to the working group’s mission and objectives
- Current 2026 ISN member in good standing
- ISN membership must be renewed for 2027 before the appointment starts and remain active throughout the term of appointment
- We welcome and will consider applications from all eligible ISN members interested in this position. To address existing gaps in the group’s composition, we particularly encourage applications:
- from the ISN regions of Africa, Oceania and South East Asia, Middle East, NIS and Russia
- from low-income and lower-middle-income countries
- from members with expertise/keen interest in disaster preparedness
- from women
- Email accessible and able to regularly connect to conference calls
- Apply by midnight CET on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Apply
To apply for this position, please:
- complete the form at the Apply Now button below
- upload to the form your short CV (maximum 4 pages)
- upload to the form your statement (maximum 500 words) explaining your relevant skills and experience, and why you wish to be considered for the position.
Additional information
The positions will start at WCN’27 for an initial term of approximately 2-years until WCN’29. The positions may be renewed for up to two further terms, to a maximum of approximately 6-years (note: renewal is not automatic and based on working group’s needs).
Timeline
Learn more about:
- the ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group
- this position, or if you have questions, email Danielle Miller at [email protected]