Provide comprehensive specialist medical administrative support and advice under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Metro North Health (MNH) across the Hospital and Health Service.

Job details

About the role

Provide comprehensive specialist medical administrative support and advice under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Metro North Health (MNH) across the Hospital and Health Service; The DMS (Reliever) will work to operationally and strategically support and influence the delivery of medical services in a clinically safe, efficient and effective manner, and provide expert advice in relation to medical workforce management, medical education, clinical governance and medical operations.  This role will liaise broadly with other units including state and local Health Services, Metro North Health Clinical Directorates, Metro North Health and local Hospital Emergency Operations Centres as directed by the CMO MNH.

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 effective strategic and operational leadership and management of medical services, pharmacy and health information services.
• Facilitate and contribute to the integration of and cooperation between medical, nursing and allied health streams to promote seamless care and quality 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. X

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.

• MN635668 Role Description (PDF, 445KB)
  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