18th December, 2024Purpose / Objective
The Asylum Seekers Centre's (ASC) Health Program provides free access to healthcare support, particularly for people without Medicare eligibility.
The aim of the program is to reduce the burden faced by people seeking asylum to access essential medical care, as well as connecting and referring people to specialist services in the general community.
The program runs a weekly General Practice Clinic, where services are delivered by Pro Bono General Practitioners (GPs) and clinics are managed by ASC's team of registered nurses.
Commitment Period: Minimum 3 months
Days and hours required per week:
Once a week - 4 hours a week.
Days and times can be negotiated.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesRun weekly/fortnightly general practice clinics at ASC NewtownEngage with people seeking asylum who have no access to medical supportWorking collaboratively with ASC Management, conduct advocacy for increased access to health services at an individual and systemic levelEscalate access issues and matters which require an ASC/sector response to address barriers to healthcare accessConnect with other professionals and health providers willing to provide pro-bono services for the people we supportExpand the network of GPs and providers in the Sydney metropolitan region who offer pro-bono services.Participate in continuing education and quality improvementSelection CriteriaRegistered General PractitionerHas own Professional Medical Indemnity insuranceExperience working with CALD patientsExperience working with Translating ServicesIntermediate computer skills (confidence in using the internet and emails)Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteersFlexibility and willingness to take on extra tasks as appropriateAbility to adhere to policies in relation to code of conduct, boundaries and confidentialityExperience working with people who have experienced torture and/or trauma and who have mental health concernsAbility to work with people who have been denied access to quality health care for years.General ConditionsAdhere to ASC's vision, purpose and valuesAct at all times in accordance with ASC's Code of Conduct and Child Protection PoliciesComply with Work, Health and Safety systemsComply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocolsDemonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate waysUndertake a NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement and ensure it is up-to-dateSupport a child-safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirementsThe Volunteer will receive a thorough induction and orientation to their role and to ASC including a detailed Workplace, Health & Safety briefingApply For Job
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