Director of Medical Services
Job No:
105047
Location:
Kempsey
About Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service
We’ve been on a heck of a journey.
Over the past few years, we’ve transformed our approach to delivering vital primary health care, and have become an organisation to be proud of.
Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and they set the direction for our people, who have achieved so much. Join us and you’ll find a supportive and caring environment, built by professional, down to earth people who are dedicated to our mission.
Durri employs people who have a passion and genuine interest in working with Aboriginal Health Services. We understand the culture, the history and how Durri got to where we are today. We want people who are committed to contributing to vital health improvements for today and tomorrow.
Work for our community, with meaningful reward..
Situated mid-way between Brisbane and Sydney, Durri is just 15 minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast, and 35 minutes from the bustling hub of Port Macquarie!
Durri ACMS now has a unique opportunity for a Director of Medical Services to join their clinic in Kempsey, NSW on a full-time, 3 year contract, commencing January 2019. Hours will be Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with no after hours or weekend work required.
In this pivotal role, your primary responsibility will be to oversee and consolidate a team of full-time and part-time General Practitioners that work across the Durri clinics, while also delivering general practice services within Aboriginal Health.
Working within a multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Allied Health professionals and other Medical Specialists, your key duties will include:
- Supporting the team of GP's and other Clinicians with medical supervision;
- Coordinating team activity, including rostering to ensure adequate coverage in both clinics;
- Acting as the go to person for all general practice queries;
- Ensuring the clinics are achieving KPIs, in line with funding agreements;
- Liaising with the GP team and acting as their representative when communicating with the CEO; and
- Negotiating and engaging with various specialists and specialist services.
Although your primary focus will be on leadership and coordination, you will also be responsible for providing primary health care services to patients in the clinic as required.
About You
This is a leadership position that will see you contributing to strategic business planning and implementation. As such, you must understand the intricacies of clinic operations and be a confident communicator with the ability to provide effective leadership to a team of dedicated health professionals; and ideally have had prior experience in a senior capacity supervising GP's.
As you will be interacting with Indigenous clients, it's important you are able to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Any experience working within an Aboriginal community controlled health setting will be highly regarded.
Most importantly, to be considered you will have:
- Significant experience as a General Practitioner delivering primary health care services;
- A tertiary qualification in Medicine,
- Be a FRACGP and/or FACRRM
- Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions; and
- The right to live and work in Australia
Please note: It is a further requirement of the role that successful candidates have a Working with Children Clearance and are willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career, embrace unique, complex challenges and benefit from broad exposure to a number of health conditions and a varied client base that you won't find elsewhere. As Durri ACMS is undergoing an exciting period of fine tuning their model of care, you'll play a key part in the future direction and success of the organisation.
You'll join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of health professionals delivering highly regarded and beneficial services to the local community. If you're looking to contribute to vital health improvements for today and tomorrow, and want to contribute to closing the gap in Aboriginal healthcare, this is your chance.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package circa $360,000 inclusive of base salary and salary packaging options.
Additionally, you will receive 6 weeks' annual leave, a motor vehicle for private use with all expenses covered by the organisation, relocation assistance and initial accommodation assistance to help you get settled in Kempsey - making it a fantastic opportunity for interstate candidates to apply!
If you're an experienced GP looking to take your career in a new direction - Apply Now!
Working in Kempsey
From world-class waves and incredible dives to exhilarating bushwalks and long scenic drives, the Mid North Coast region is a unique destination to enjoy the natural landscapes Australia has to offer.
Kempsey is a great place to work, and is just a short drive from the bustling hub of Port Macquarie. With a hospital and other practices in the area, together with our own fabulous staff, you'll have access to a great professional support network!