Nganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal owned and controlled health organisation operating on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in the far north west of South Australia. Across this area, Nganampa Health operates seven clinics, an aged care facility and assorted health related programs including aged care, sexual health, environmental health, health worker training, dental, women's health, male health, children's health and mental health.
The health service has a sustained national reputation for best practice clinical services, leading edge collaborative program research and development and for the collection of outcome data as a basis for ongoing evaluation. The organisation's clinics are AGPAL Accredited, modern facilities staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprising Anangu Health Workers and Nurses, supported by Program Coordinators and experienced Medical Officers to provide clinical care to each local community.
Nganampa Health Council is widely recognised as being the exemplar Aboriginal health service in the country. Their successes include significantly reducing the rates of sexually transmitted infections, increasing birth weights through their antenatal program and consistently keeping childhood immunisation rates at 100%. Their Tjilpiku Pampaku Ngura aged care facility is also being recognised as the best remote area aged care facility in the country.
The Organisation was awarded the Infanrix Immunisation Award in 2006, and their work has since been commended around the country by health commissions, the Australian Medical Journal and former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
Further information can be found at www.nganampahealth.com.au
The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands are located in the far north-western region of South Australia. It covers approximately 103,000 sq km with a population of approximately 3,000 Anangu people. The region is freehold land controlled by the Anangu people.
Moving to this naturally beautiful region offers people the chance to see and experience more of the true Australian outback than most ever will, while getting paid!
Are you a General Practitioner who is able to do regular locums and is looking for a new challenge in a stunning Australian outback location?
Under the direction of the Medical Director and as part of the dedicated regional clinical team, you'll be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care to indigenous people living within the communities of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands.
In this truly satisfying and diverse role, you'll be working with a renowned and highly commended health services council in an organised environment with modern facilities. You'll be employing leading clinical service practices within an experienced, multidisciplinary team so you can be sure your health checks and treatment plans are followed through.
More specifically, some of your responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
To be considered for this unique and rewarding opportunity, you must be a qualified General Practitioner, with current registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to apply. As part of a team environment, you will be willing to participate in out of hours consultation and provide assistance to other team members when required.
This position covers a varying range of medical work and as such, Nganampa Health Council requires an individual with proven experience in the provision of emergency medical services. You must be prepared to respond to emergencies in the community, being on call most week nights and some weekends.
Nganampa Health Council is seeking adaptable and flexible individuals who can display the initiative, discretion and cultural sensitivity needed to support and drive the organisation's objectives and values. The ability to communicate and participate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team is essential.
You will have a commitment to improving health care and health outcomes in remote Aboriginal communities, combined with an understanding of the issues currently affecting Aborginal health and the principles of Primary Health Care.
Candidates who are open to change, accepting of Aboriginal people, comfortable living in a remote environment and who are willing to learn the ways of the people will be best suited to this position. The ability to work under Aboriginal management and control will be highly regarded. No two days will be the same and as a result, highly resourceful candidates will thrive here.
Clinical health care at Nganampa Health Council is strongly supported by a highly skilled team of professionals and well-established organisational systems. General Practitioners work in AGPAL Accredited clinics with modern facilities. You will be working in a team with three other doctors, providing you with support and company.
Nganampa Health Council is proud to offer innovative working arrangements, negotiable upon each candidate's requirements. This position will preferably be 3 months on/3 months off, however there is opportunity to choose the way you work, including job share or fly-in/fly-out for periods of two weeks a few times a year to suit your lifestyle.
Successful candidates will be provided with modern, furnished accommodation on the APY Lands (relevant to your working arrangement), along with a fully maintained 4WD vehicle.
In addition, you will receive a highly attractive salary package of $390,000 ($356,000 cash benefits, $34,000 additional benefits), negotiable with experience and qualifications including super, casual loading and flexible salary packaging arrangements and a range of further benefits, including:
This is a unique cultural experience with a well respected and supportive health organisation. Don't miss out - APPLY NOW!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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