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As the Senior Medical Officer at Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative (GEGAC), you will be crucial in providing high-quality health care and leadership within the Aboriginal community. GEGAC is committed to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities' health and well-being through a holistic approach that integrates cultural sensitivity, community engagement, and evidence-based practice.
The Senior Medical Officer will oversee General Practitioners, Registrars, and Dentists and be fully accountable for medical coverage and operational management. They will also lead clinical governance and engage in health research, outreach, promotion, and educational initiatives.
The Senior Medical Officer will oversee clinical governance, emphasising clinical safety, evidence-based practice, and client-centred care. This role encompasses clinical supervision of the Alcohol and Other Drug Programs, the Maternal Child Health Program, and Social and Emotional well-being initiatives, all within a framework that prioritises community-placed models of care. Through leadership, the Senior Medical Officer will ensure that these programs adhere to the highest standards of safety and efficacy while being deeply rooted in the needs and preferences of the community they serve.
Key Selection Criteria Extensive experience working as a medical practitioner in primary care settings, preferably focusing on Aboriginal or Indigenous health.Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in clinical supervision, mentoring, and team management.Demonstrate advanced skills in strategic and business planning processes, clinical governance and planning, decision making and meeting service targets.Strong understanding of the social determinants of health affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultural competence in providing healthcare.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including patients, families, colleagues and community members.Commitment to cultural safety, reconciliation, and promoting the rights and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Demonstrated leadership in developing, leading, and implementing clinical governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, quality improvement, and measurable impact.Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable). Valid Driver's License ESSENTIALFull Australian working rights ESSENTIALSpecialist or unconditional General Registration with AHPRA, as a Medical Practitioner with an MBBS/MBChB: Candidates must be either specialists or have complete registration as a general practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia—AHPRA, holding a degree in medicine (MBBS—Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or (MBChB—Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from an accredited institution ESSENTIALFellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or equivalent specialist qualification in general practice or rural medicine: Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), FSP Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), PEP for Practice Experience Program, and RVTS for Remote Vocational Training Scheme. ESSENTIALA satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIALA person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLEProof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers ESSENTIALHow to apply for this job: By following the below link for all GEGAC's current vacancies. Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
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Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation. "this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".
Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a medical officer? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)? Have you ever been employed by GEGAC before? GEGAC was originally established in 1975 to support and develop the Aboriginal Medical Service and also as an Aboriginal culture centre.
GEGAC was established when the local Aboriginal men and women decided that the East Gippsland region needed services specific to the Aboriginal people to fill the void and address the lack of understanding about Aboriginal issues.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
GEGAC was originally established in 1975 to support and develop the Aboriginal Medical Service and also as an Aboriginal culture centre.
GEGAC was established when the local Aboriginal men and women decided that the East Gippsland region needed services specific to the Aboriginal people to fill the void and address the lack of understanding about Aboriginal issues.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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