This Health Service is one of the biggest in the world. The range of health services provided cover primary health care, emergency and hospital services, population health, mental health, Indigenous health and aged care.

Their dedicated and committed staff work hard to fulfill their purpose of 'working together for a healthier country and to deliver health services that support the health and well-being of individuals and communities in rural and remote  parts of Australia.   

.   DUTIES

• Performs screening assessment, treatment and referral of patients / clients in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Performs general outpatient, accident and emergency services at Hospital.
• Provides general medical care commensurate with level of skill and experience.
• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, deployment, orientation, training and development and performance management of all staff under direct supervision.
• Responsible for management of patients admitted in collaboration with District Medical Officers and consulting Specialist Medical Practitioners as appropriate.
• Shares medical on-call with District Medical Officers for inpatients, accidents and emergencies, including nights and weekends.
• Provides a visiting medical service to the remote Aboriginal communities. 
• Participates in the collection of essential data. 
• Coordinates referrals to visiting Medical Specialists. 
• Supports Nursing, Aboriginal Health Workers and Allied Health staff in delivery of health care. 
• Acts as role mode for supervised medical students during their placements.
• Participates in local education needs of staff and patients as per Hospital and local objectives. 
• Performs on-site teaching services as required and provide leadership.
• Attends post graduate educational courses as appropriate or as recommended by the Hospital.
• Participate in the after hours, weekend, public holiday, on call, roaster with the District Medical Officers.
• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, deployment, orientation, training and development and performance management of all staff under direct supervision.
• Provide Obstetric and Gynaecological services to women attending the Antenatal clinic, Antenatal ward or Birth Suites.
• Assist in the development of business cases for service enhancement opportunities.
• Support health services Nurses and Community Health Nurses in their performance of duties.

 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA           

• Possession of a medical Degree.
• Post graduate experience in relevant areas commensurate with clinical duties in a small hospital and primary health care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and medical supervisory skills.
• Sound understanding of remote area health service provision.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues within a cross cultural environment, particularly Aboriginal people.
• Current knowledge of principles and practices in Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Safety, Health and quality Improvement.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience in cross-cultural environment.
• Experience and / or a sincere interest in Public Health and commitment to primary health programmes.
• Experience in the rural health sector.

REMUNERATION

• AUD 330,000 to 370,000 per annum.
• In addition a district allowance, a generous rent subsisdy, 9% superannuation is payable.
• Other benefits include Salary packaging, 6 weeks leave per annum, use of a car, and additional rural incentives for longer periods of service.
  

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To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.