Medical Services Director
Job No:
120067
Location:
Tennant Creek
- Senior leadership opportunity with an Aboriginal community-controlled primary health care service in remote NT
- Attractive remuneration circa $400,000 + super, negotiable with skills and experience
- Amazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, salary sacrificing, FREE accommodation, utilities, and more!!
About the Organisation
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region.
Anyinginyi consists of five different sections (Health Centre, Corporate Services, Public Health Unit, Sports and Recreation, and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allows them to have an holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.
Anyinginyi's vision is Aboriginal people in the Barkly region enjoy equity in health status with that of other Australian citizens. Anyinginyi's purpose is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services focusing on the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.
About the Tennant Creek region
Year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage, but is a remarkable community to set up home in!
500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving town, but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a CDU campus, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.
About the Opportunity
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation currently has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Services Director to join their team based in Tennant Creek.
As a member of the Anyinginyi Executive Leadership Team and reporting to the General Manager, this position will see you managing the staff and resources of the Anyinginyi Health Services (Health Centre, Rural and Remote and Allied Health), to ensure a high standard of care is provided in a culturally responsive manner. You will work closely with fellow Medical Officers in servicing needs for Anyinginyi clients and ensure day to day operational management of medical services as required. You will also support Medical Clinical Governance and participate in continuous quality improvement within the Health Centre.
More specifically, some of your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Ensuring the delivery of medical services within allocated resources, activity targets and key performance indicators;
- Actively participating in developing and monitoring clinical governance, and reviewing and evaluating the quality and timeliness of clinical services;
- Working with other health agencies to ensure integrated and cohesive services occur at Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation, and;
- Leading and participating in region-wide initiatives around Primary Health Care governance as required.
To view the full position description, please click here.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will hold current (or be eligible to obtain) registration with the Medical Board of Australia. You must also have recognised clinical experience in and/or postgraduate qualifications commensurate with clinical duties and medical administration, preferably in an Aboriginal Health Community Controlled environment.
Demonstrated experience in the application of continuous quality improvement principles including change management and the implementation and evaluation of integrated clinical governance strategies will also be essential.
As this is a leadership role, exceptional communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate sensitive and complex subjects to a diverse audience is a must. You will also need to possess current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Employment Opportunity, Disability Services, Occupational Health and Safety, and the Freedom of Information Act and understand how these impact on employment and service delivery.
Please note: An Ochre Card (NT Working with Children) card is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.
About the Benefits
This is a highly varied and interesting role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal people and experience real job satisfaction every day - don't miss out!
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary circa $400,000 + super, negotiable with skills and experience. In addition, you will have access to a range of great benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $15,899.94;
- Up to $3000 pa for professional development opportunities;
- FREE fully furnished accommodation;
- FREE utilities (power and gas)
- FREE insurance (conditions apply)
- Negotiable relocation assistance (if applicable, for the right candidate)
- 6 weeks annual leave giving you plenty of time to explore the beautiful Barkly region;
- Vehicle provided for full work and private use (up to 2500km per year);
- Free general medical;
- Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory work);
- Free gym membership; and
- Free personal medical prescriptions (conditions apply).
You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will also receive personal and professional development opportunities.
This opportunity won't last long - if you think you have what it takes - apply now!
Please note: When responding to the application questions, please refer to the selection criteria on page 2 of the attached position description.
Additionally, Anyiningyi takes its responsibility as a health care provider seriously and will act to mitigate the risks posed by Corvid-19. The recruitment process will be conducted remotely to mitigate the risk and the successful candidate will be carefully supported by Anyinginyi throughout their relocation.