Executive Director of Medical Services (518258)Australia, TasOct 7, 2024About Tasmania GovernmentAbout the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call), position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 2 November 2025.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.Why Tasmania?It's different here. Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, a developing innovative industrial sector and is positioned with airports and sea transport so it is very accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland.As a senior member of the hospital executive and as part of the Hospitals North West clinical governance structure, the Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) will provide clinical leadership focused on the interests of the Tasmanian community through strong medical leadership, the promotion of continuous improvement in local and state-wide whole-of-system clinical service provision. The EDMS will do this by:Providing specialist medical leadership to the organisation on all aspects of its operation, with a particular emphasis on strategic policy and direction for the medical workforce and the quality and safety of patient care and patient flow through effective clinical governance.Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Department of Health – North West (DoH), has major sites located approximately 50km apart.The medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, close to Devonport. The two hospitals both have very busy emergency and general medical departments. Both Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics are primarily located at the NWRH with outpatient services at both sites. Anaesthetic services are provided at both sites however the team is based at NWRH for on-call purposes. A busy general surgical service is based at the NWRH with the MCH providing predominantly day surgery cases. A rehabilitation service is located in a purpose-built ward at the MCH. There are extensive outpatient services for a range of subspecialty services. There is also an eight bed Intensive Care unit located at NWRH. Onsite support services in pathology, imaging and pharmacy are extensive.The North West Cancer Centre (NWCC) operates as a branch of the Northern Tasmania Cancer Service and it is linked with the Holman Centre in Launceston. The NWCC provides integrated oncology services to patients who live in North West Tasmania.SalaryYou will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $210,000 – Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $288,000 with further salary increments available.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Allowance in lieu of private practice of 35%North West Recruitment and Retention allowance of 20%Professional Development Allowance of up to $16,480 per annumFully maintained vehicle or allowance in lieu up to $28,389 per annumSalary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022What we can offer:Contemporary, well equipped work environmentsFlexible work/life balanceAttractive Salary PackageDynamic team environmentCommitment to ongoing professional developmentSuccessful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Holds or working towards Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA), or Associate Fellowship of RACMA (AFRACMA), or equivalent Post-Graduate health management qualification(s)Current Driver's Licence - Interstate and intrastate travel will be requiredThe Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:Crimes of violenceSex-related offencesSerious drug offencesCrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.For more information:Donna StubbsPosition: Employment Consultant, Medical Services North WestPhone: (03) 64785283E-mail: ****** informationThe email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for "Existing applicant login" where you can update your details.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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