Job Title: Senior Medical OfficerLocation: Derby, Western AustraliaEmployment Type: Permanent Full-TimeSalary: $300,000 per annum pro rata, + RELOCATION + superannuation + salary sacrifice + HOUSING + car!Join Our Team as a Senior Medical Officer in Derby!
Make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities
Mix of clinic and non-clinical work with the opportunity to be part of Lead Clinician Forums and provide ideas and influence on projects to improve the health and well being of the local communities and wider population
Rewarding opportunities
Work with a supportive and dynamic team
Contribute to innovative public health programs
Enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for growth
About the Organisation:Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provide a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services.About the Position:The Senior Medical Officer is responsible for providing clinical care in DAHS town-based and remote clinics, in line with regional best practice guidelines and protocols, and accepted professional standards; Ensuring medical support for DAHS SEWB services; Ensuring managerial oversight & medical support links with the Population Health teams directly & in collaboration with the Manager; Working collaboratively with fellow Senior Manager in the Clinic Operations section of DAHS; Contributing to the maintenance of high quality health services as a member of the DAHS multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuous quality improvement and innovation in the delivery of comprehensive primary health services; Contributing to the support and training of other health staff and trainees, including Aboriginal Health Workers and medical students; Providing a role model for health staff.Responsibilities include:The scope of this position will include, but is not limited to:
Mix of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, portioning dependent on the staffing in clinic.
Provision of clinically and culturally competent health services to DAHS clients at both town based, and remote clinics as part of the regular DAHS GP roster, in keeping with accepted best practice standards.
Provide clinical primary health care as part of the GP roster for DAHS
Line manager for General Practitioners and Registrars
Maintenance of clinical skills through participation in regular continuing professional development activities and peer review by other senior clinicians
Clinical care in line with regional best practice standards; and ensuring current clinical policies and procedures are place.
Prepare and participate in clinical audits
Ensures services operate to satisfy client needs, and in accordance with obligations to internal and external stakeholders.
Provides leadership, engaging with and responding effectively to stakeholders.
Participation in the implementation of in-service training for staff (frequency and content determined in conjunction with management colleagues) designed to address their skills & knowledge needs.
Assisting and supporting with supervision and teaching of GP Registrars, junior doctors, medical students and Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners as required.
Work closely with DAHS Senior Management Team
Ensuring an appropriate and equitable deployment of General Practitioners in the clinic at all times.
About You:To be considered for the position, you must meet and address the following criteria with your application:Essential:
RACGP, FACRRM or equivalent
Current AHPRA Registration
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation and consultation skills and the ability to proactively establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships
Previous experience in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector
Demonstrated knowledge of the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, written and computing skills.
Understanding and application of quality and risk management principles to practice.
Practice within clinical standards and quality of care, which is effective, efficient and in accordance with best practice and agreed standards and policies.
Strong organisational skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines
Commitment to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control Health Sector
Ability to act as an effective member of a multidisciplinary health team
Current National Police Clearance
Current “C” Class motor vehicle driver’s license
Desirable:
Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and the issues facing these organisations in their service delivery
Covid-19 vaccinated
Leadership or clinical governance experience
Special Requirements:There will be regional travel required including off road and air travel in light aircraft when attending outreach remote clinics.About the Benefits:While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $300,000 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:
Annual Airfare Derby-Perth-Derby return after 12 months of continuous employment to the value of $1,683
Relocation Reimbursement up to $5000
Mobile Phone Allowance of $100 a month
Accommodation and a vehicle provided!
6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave loading
Additional Leave over the Christmas and New Year period!
Salary packaging up to amount of $30,000, optional
Employee Assistance Program
2 Weeks Study Leave
Ongoing opportunities for growth!
Join us at Derby Aboriginal Health Services in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!Written applications must address all selection criteria. For further information about this position please contact Hayley - Human Resources or Dr Carla Jensen - Senior Medical Officer on (08) 9158 4200 or email human.resources@dahs.org.au.