Katherine West Health Board is a child-safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. KWHB is striving to ensure a supportive working environment which places child safety and wellbeing at the forefront of our service delivery. We are committed to embedding child safety practices throughout our organisation and undertaking continuous improvement to prioritise the safety of all children who come into contact with our organisation, staff, and services. Established in 1998, Katherine West Health Board
(KWHB) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation that provides a range of clinical, preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres, KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania (162,000km²), helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia. KWHB's vision acknowledges the distinct and diverse identity of their people and communities, ensuring member communities are involved in the planning, development and implementation of their health programs. Our holistic services are designed to promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the person and their community. Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Child Health Program Coordinator
to join their team for an opportunity in the Katherine West region in the NT. This position will be well suited to someone who is a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner with extensive experience working with children in remote health environments. The focus of the child health program is early intervention for children in the KWHB region, including strengthening existing child health surveillance, child health promotion, and targeting growth, development, anaemia, skin and ear health. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Coordinate the maintenance and review of the child health program across the KWHB region. Prioritise and coordinate the delivery of child health services based on needs identified through surveillance of the child health program. Provide clinical leadership to Primary Health Care Centre staff in relation to identification and treatment of disease identified in children in the KWHB region. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide quality evidence-based health information to health care providers. Attend onsite Paediatrician visits where possible and oversee recommended follow-up in collaboration with KWHB General Practitioners.
The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive remuneration AHP - RAN - HCC
(negotiable based on your skills and experience) PLUS super and a range of benefits, which include:
Relocation & repatriation assistance.
Salary sacrificing.
6 weeks annual leave.
Daily travel allowance when away from Katherine.
Thorough workplace training and orientation.
Fantastic professional development opportunities and allowances.
Flexible work and leave options.
Progress at your own pace with our online learning system and encouraged professional development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.
Do you have more questions? Contact our Human Resources Team by calling (08) 8971 9300 or emailing
Apply Now Our Story Every day, the Katherine West Health Board team works towards the shared goal of improving the health and wellbeing of all people in the Katherine West region. Working with us provides you with a unique opportunity to develop professionally in your field while making a real and positive change to health care delivery in one of the most isolated regions of Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr
