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Director Medical Services - Community & Oral Health
Brighton
Temporary full-time – 12 months (backfill LSL) opportunity to provide high quality, cost efficient and effective clinical and non-clinical services to directly or indirectly benefit the patients/clients of Metro North Health. This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.
Job details
Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type | Flexible full-time |
Occupational group | Health - Medical |
Classification | L18-L24, L25-L27 |
Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
Job ad reference | QLD/COH581073 |
Closing date | 26-Aug-2024 |
Job duration | 12 months |
Contact person | Glynis Schultz |
Contact details | 0436849692 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Temporary full-time – 12 months (backfill LSL) opportunity to provide high quality, cost efficient and effective clinical and non-clinical services to directly or indirectly benefit the patients/clients of Metro North Health. This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future. In addition to the key accountabilities listed below, the role of the Director of Medical Services - COH is to provide such services as may be reasonably directed from time to time by your line manager as outlined on the Organisational Chart, including any intra-department portfolios allocated from time to time. The Director Medical Services is responsible for ensuring that the medical services provided by Community and Oral Health (COH) are delivered to the highest professional and ethical standards. The position is a member of the COH Executive.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide expect advice and direction to clinical leaders and executives in resolving complex, clinical, medico-legal, ethical and operational challenges.
- Promote ongoing improvement in clinical practice and ensure high quality service delivery.
- Liaise with key stakeholders to develop and implement integrated quality systems that enhance patient outcomes.
- Promote a culture of quality and safety amongst clinical staff and communicate the need for individuals to understand their contribution to quality and safety outcomes in patient care.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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COH581073 Role Description (PDF, 506KB)
Role Description
Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
Information Package for Applicants
Medical Practitioner cv-template (Word, 322KB)
Information Package for Applicants