Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (ACMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Service. For over 40 years, Durri ACMS has provided essential and culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people located in Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, and surrounding communities.
Our primary health service site in Kempsey is located on the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people, extending from the eastern extremity of the Mid North Coast to the Northern Tablelands.
Our Nambucca clinic sits in the homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people, with the Nambucca Valley being the southern gateway to subtropical Australia.
Durri services range across a number of both clinical and non-clinical services. From primary health care, chronic disease, dental, women's health, perinatal to postnatal services as well as programs ranging from social emotional wellbeing services being built within an all-encompassing health setting means a comprehensive health approach can be undertaken.
Durri ACMS acknowledges the impact of past trauma, dispossession, separation of families, child removal, ongoing social disadvantage, racism and other historical, political, social and cultural issues that impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and their communities.
About the role Work in partnership and under the instruction of the CEO to:Manage all Primary Healthcare staff based at DACMS.Effective and efficient use and allocation of resources at DACMS.Manage operational risks associated with the service delivery of DACMS.Manage and monitor reporting for PHC Unit of DACMS to ensure organisational objectives are met.Provide written monthly reports to the CEO to ensure that the requirements of funding contractual agreements are being delivered.Assist and ensure completion of tasks associated with accreditation and quality systems.Evaluation of progress of the PHC Unit against the Action Plan / Business Plan/Key Performance Indicators/Primary Healthcare Model.Ensure the needs of the communities are being met through service activities of the PHC.Proactively handle any complaints, report Work Health and Safety matters, etc that may from time to time occur.Provide strong leadership and guidance to staff.Developing strategies with the CEO and assist in their implementation to enable Durri ACMS to achieve its vision, mission, and strategic objectives.Identify health service improvements to ensure the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of the client and the community.Qualifications & Experience – Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and knowledge of the Aboriginal community. (This is an identified position under Section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high performing clinical team.Degree in Health Management and/or Diploma in Practice Management and/or experience in Practice Management.Demonstrated experience in managing medical practices, preferably in an ACCHOS within the last 3 years.Demonstrated knowledge of RACGP and QIC accreditation.Thorough knowledge of PIP, SIP and WIP funding streams claiming and processes.Thorough knowledge of MBS items, claiming and processes.Knowledge and use of medical software with a preference to Communicare.Excellent communication skills, the ability to connect with people, to understand their issues and sensitively deal with difficult issues.Demonstrated ability to develop good working relationships with staff at all levels, act with discretion and always maintain confidentiality.High level analysis and problems solving skills.Demonstrated ability of high level of computer literacy; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.Ability to hold all relevant security clearances including the National Police Check and Working with Children clearance.Current valid Driver's license, minimum of Class "C" or equivalent.
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To enquire about the role please call Stuart Cohen on 0428 083 ***Job Applications closing date is Monday 18 November 2024 by 5.00pm - No late applications will be accepted.
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