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Contact Colin Cowell
NACCHO Communications and Media
nacchonews@naccho.org.au
Tel 0401331251

Feb 6 2017

NACCHO Aboriginal #Heart Health @HeartAust @AusHealthcare : Lighthouse Hospital project employment opportunities

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What is the Lighthouse hospital project?

  • The Lighthouse hospital project is a joint initiative of the Heart Foundation and the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA).
  • The aim: to improve care and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death among this population.

Australia is a privileged nation by world standards. Despite this, not everyone is equal when it comes to heart health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the most disadvantaged. The reasons are complex and not only medical in nature. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a troubled history with institutions of all kinds, including hospitals.

The Lighthouse Hospital project aims to change this experience by providing both a medically and culturally safe hospital environment. A culturally safe approach to healthcare respects, enhances and empowers the cultural identity and wellbeing of an individual.

This project matters because the facts are sobering. Cardiovascular disease occurs earlier, progresses faster and is associated with greater co-morbidities in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They are admitted to hospital and suffer premature death more frequently compared with non-Indigenous Australians[1].

Major coronary events, such as heart attacks, occur at a rate three times that of the non- Indigenous population. Fatalities because of these events are 1.5 times more likely to occur, making it a leading contributor to the life expectancy gap [2].

Current employment opportunities

1.The National Project Manager – Lighthouse Hospital Project

Will manage the development, delivery and evaluation of the Lighthouse Hospital Project (Phase 3) across 18 hospital sites nationally. The role will lead project partnerships and oversee a national team of four to drive sustainable change in acute settings to improve cardiac care and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Regular interstate travel will be required.

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2.The Lighthouse Hospital Project ( 3 ) Coordinators

Will manage the day to day support for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Lighthouse Hospital Project (Phase 3) in approximately six hospital sites each. The Coordinators will support the development of local and state-based project partnerships and work as part of a national project team of five to drive sustainable change in acute settings to improve cardiac care and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Regular interstate travel will be required.

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Contact:

Fiona Patterson, National Programs Manager,

fiona.patterson@heartfoundation.org.au, 03 9321 1591

Phase 1 (2012–2013)

Aim – To improve the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

We developed this project was developed in response to a 2006 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

The project first focused on providing culturally safe and positive consumer experiences, which were reviewed by 10 organisations known for providing exemplary care in the treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

The project identified key elements that make a difference to ACS care:

  • expanding roles for Aboriginal Liaison Officers, Health Workers, Patient Pathway Officers and equivalent roles
  • better identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
  • building strong partnerships and communication channels with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other relevant organisations
  • fostering and supporting clinical champions
  • building capacity for patient-focused care
  • use of technology
  • use of an industry-based quality matrix.

Phase 2 (2013–2016)

Aim – To drive systemic change in acute care hospital settings to improve care for and the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing ACS.

In Phase two, the scope was to improve activities in eight public hospitals across Australia to improve clinical and cultural care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with ACS.

The toolkit

We developed a quality improvement toolkit, ‘Improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with acute coronary syndrome’, to provide a framework to address health disparities.

The toolkit aimed to:

  • ensure care providers met minimum standards of care, cultural safety
  • identify practices and actions that can and/or should be improved
  • foster engagement
  • improve healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with ACS.

The toolkit outlined four areas that were critical in providing holistic care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their families as they journeyed through the hospital system and return to their communities.

The four domains were:

  • governance
  • cultural competence
  • workforce
  • care pathways.

The pilot

Eight pilot hospitals participated in testing the toolkit:

  • Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, Victoria
  • Coffs Harbour Health Campus, New South Wales
  • Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia
  • Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland
  • Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia
  • St Vincent’s Hospital, Victoria
  • Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, New South Wales.

Each hospital developed an action plan that outlined the areas they would address and the quality improvement activities they would undertake during the pilot. The project outcomes were dependent on community engagement, capacity to embed change, project support and the governance structures at each site.

Key Phase 2 achievements

  • Improved relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
  • Strengthening relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and medical services
  • Creating culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
  • Increased self-identification among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
  • Streamlining processes related to culturally appropriate clinical care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
  • Enhanced staff capacity to respond to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

Phase 3

We are awaiting funding for Phase three of the Lighthouse Project.

This will aim to increase the reach and the critical mass of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing an acute coronary syndrome who receive evidence based care in a culturally safe manner.

Within this phase there will be a focus on integration of health services and care coordination by enhancing the relationships between local community groups, hospitals, local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Primary Health Networks.

The implementation of this phase would enable hospitals to address the actions in the revised Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare National Safety and Quality Health Service.

The Lighthouse hospital project is a joint initiative of the Heart Foundation and the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

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References

  1. Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework 2012 Report. Canberra: AHMAC, 2012.
  2.  Mathur S, Moon L, Leigh S. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with coronary heart disease: further perspectives on health status and treatment. Cardovascular disease series no. 25. Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2006.
Feb 1 2016

NACCHO Aboriginal Health Newspaper April 2016 edition : Advertising and Editorial opportunites

NACCHO NEWS 2016

“Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Close the Gap Campaign for the governments of Australia to commit to achieving equality  for Indigenous people in the areas of health and  life expectancy within 25 years.”

Next publication date 6 April 2016

Advertising and editorial closes 18 March 2016

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Response to this NACCHO media initiative has been nothing short of sensational over the past 3 years , with feedback from around the country suggesting we really kicked a few positive goals for national Aboriginal health.

Thanks to all our supporters, most especially our advertisers, NACCHO’S Aboriginal Health News is here to stay.

We are now looking to all our members, programs and sector stakeholders for advertising, compelling articles, eye-catching images and commentary for inclusion in our next edition.

This 24-page newspaper is produced and distributed as an insert in the Koori Mail, circulating 14,000 full-colour print copies nationally via newsagents and subscriptions.

Our audited readership (Audit Bureau of Circulations) is 100,000 readers!

Our target audience also includes over 500 NACCHO member and affiliate health organisations, relevant government departments, subsidiary indigenous health services and suppliers, as well as the end-users of Australian Indigenous health services nationally.

Your advertising support means we can build this newspaper to a cost-neutral endeavour, thereby guaranteeing its future.

DOWNLOAD OUR 2016 ADVERTISING RATE CARD

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Please note the following key dates for the next edition:

Article Proposals 18 March 2016
Ads artwork 18 March 2016
Publication date 6 April 2016

Note: the earlier you book your ad or submit an article for consideration, the better placement we can offer in the printed newspaper. All prices are GST inclusive. Discounts are available to not-for-profits, NACCHO member organisations and industry stakeholders..

 LEVEL Column x CM FULL PAGE 380x260mm HALF PAGE 190x260mm ¼ PAGE 190x128mm
Public $19.80 $5,266.80 $2,633.40 $1,316.70
Member $11.00 $2,926.00 $1,463.00 $731.50
Stakeholder $15.40 $4,096.40 $2,048.20 $1,024.10

 

7 Good reasons to advertise in the NACCHO Health Newspaper:

  1. Highly targeted health sector audience
  2. Quality production and guaranteed national distribution in partnership with the award-winning Koori Mail
  3. Spend any surplus dollars before the end of the financial year
  4. Article space offered with ad bookings of 3-editions or more
  5. Newspaper also distributed at NACCHO National Summit this June
  6. 1500 copies posted to the CEO’s of Australia’s top Aboriginal health organisations and departments
  7. Thankyou ‘burst’ through NACCHO’s social media network naming all advertisers

For all editorial content and advertising artwork matters,
contact Colin Cowell

Editorial consultant on 0401 331 251 

nacchonews@naccho.org.au

 

Sep 14 2015

NACCHO Aboriginal Health Newspaper advertising and editorial opportunities now open

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NACCHO has announced the publishing date for the 6th edition of Australia’s first national health Aboriginal newspaper, the NACCHO Health News .

Publish date 18 November 2015

Working with Aboriginal community controlled and award-winning national newspaper the Koori Mail, NACCHO aims to bring relevant information on health services, policy and programs to key industry staff, decision makers and stakeholders at the grassroots level.

While NACCHO’s website and annual report have been valued sources of information for national and local Aboriginal health care issues for many years, the launch of NACCHO Health News creates a fresh, vitalised platform that will inevitably reach your targeted audiences beyond the boardrooms.

NACCHO will leverage the brand, coverage and award-winning production skills of the Koori Mail to produce a 20-28 page three times a year, to be distributed as a ‘lift-out’ in the 14,000 Koori Mail circulation, as well as an extra 1,500 copies to be sent directly to NACCHO member organisations across Australia.

Our audited readership (Audit Bureau of Circulations) is 100,000 readers!

Great reasons why you should advertise!

1. Support Australia’ first Aboriginal Health Newspaper

2. Support the Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations behind this exciting Advertising opportunity NACCHO and Koori Mail

3. Reach a huge targeted audience: National Distribution of 14,000 copies

4. Audited circulation 100,000 readers

5. Plus targeted distribution to NACCHO member services

6. Discounted member advertising rates

  • Normal advertising cost $19.80 per column cm
  • b. NACCHO member rates $11 per column cm
  • c. NACCHO stakeholder rates $15.40 per column cm

7. Employment ads will reach employees in the ACCHO’s

8. Promoted by the Koori Mail and NACCHO media and social media

9. Advertise your organisation’s progress and health messages

10. Show your support for NACCHO!

SPECIAL AD RATES 18 November edition FOR NACCHO Members and stakeholders

Download our rate card HERE

Closing date for article ideas 1 October

Advertising bookings closing 15 October

Read a previous edition online.

For all editorial content and advertising artwork matters,
contact Colin Cowell Editorial consultant 0401 331 251

 Email  nacchonews@naccho.org.au

 

Aug 7 2015

NACCHO Employment Opportunity : Workforce Policy Officer wanted

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WORKFORCE POLICY OFFICER

NACCHO is the national body which articulates the health and wellbeing needs and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We do this by listening to and supporting the ‘on- the -ground’ experiences of our 155 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Member Services (ACCHOs) who manage around 300 fixed and mobile clinics located Australia wide in urban, regional and remote communities.

We are seeking an experienced policy developer and analyst to provide advice and ensure that NACCHO maintains organisational and national leadership in the development and management of innovative and effective projects, workforce practices and health services for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities that support the objectives of NACCHO, Affiliates and Members Services.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • The ability to persuade, influence and collaborate with individuals, teams and Government Departments to facilitate change.
  • High analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to present to a range of audiences.
  • Ability to manage workload and competing demands.

Key Duties include:

  • Provide high level strategic advice on projects, project implementation, project development and program policy development related to workforce development.
  • Provide high level advice and recommendations to enable the development of the strategic direction of the organisation in terms of workforce management.
  • Enhance the standing of NACCHO with government bureaucrats, senior health sector, executives, affiliates, community members and business.

Key Requirements include:

  • Degree in Business, Management, Public Health, Social Science, or equivalent preferred.
  • Demonstrated skills in policy development and analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to research and analyse complex material, summarise key issues and develop innovative and creative solutions.
  • Knowledge and experience with workforce development and VET sector.

Enquiries and Applications can be addressed to: By 21 August  2015

Greta Evans HR Manager – NACCHO by email at:

greta.evans@naccho.org.au

Jul 29 2015

NACCHO employment opportunity: National Client Quality Co-ordinator

 

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” This position will be a national quality champion for the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) Sector’s approach to culturally safe comprehensive primary health care.”

National Client Quality Co-ordinator (Full Time)

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Canberra

Teaming with other NACCHO secretariat staff, affiliated state and territory ACCHO peak bodies (Affiliates) and the Member network of direct service providers the role will identify enablers and challenges for continuous quality improvement (CQI).

The points of major quality focus being the effectiveness and satisfaction experienced by clients /patients for care journeys coordinated via ACCHO Service level clinical teams and the equally important teamwork of chronic diseases prevention and support for healthy living choices.

Working closely with Affiliates and regional and local Member Services the position will facilitate a nationally consistent ACCHO Sector approach for implementation of the National CQI Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care being introduced by the Department of Health. A pivotal objective of this implementation will be to support local Member Services flexibly develop and take forward annual plans for CQI including the application of Plan-Do-Study- Act (PDSA) cycles.

The role will also communicate the experiences, issues, and learnings from these local CQI initiatives as high level advocacy and policy advice to the NACCHO Board and Government especially for Closing the Gap.

We are looking for an experienced quality improvement specialist possessing an informed understanding of the ACCHO Sector’s models of care with a tertiary degree in a recognised health, management or policy discipline.

You will have excellent listening and engagement skills with local clinical teams and communities, a capacity to work collaboratively and strategically with state and territory Affiliates and excellent evidence based, analytical and policy targeted writing abilities that develop and coordinate a national response and position.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person interested in this role, we strongly encourage an application.

You would be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Facilitation of national network meetings and workshops
  • Collaboratively preparing and taking forward a national level ACCHO Sector CQI Plan which mutually informs and is strengthened by interlocking Sector plans and CQ I actions at state/territory , regional and local levels.
  • Preparing CQI templates and tools for user friendly application by local Member Services ACCHO Sector with measures for monitoring and evaluating
  • Developing measures for monitoring and evaluating CQI effort for the ACCHO Sector at the ‘system level’ as a national client service system.
  • Regular evidence based analytical report writing that accurately translates Member Services CQI experiences into targeted policy advice for the Board and Government.

If you believe your skills and experience match the above, please forward a covering letter outlining your skills and experience and a copy of your resume to:

greta.evans@naccho.org.au

Jun 11 2015

NACCHO Employment Opportunity : Policy Officer: Experienced analyst and policy developer wanted

 

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NACCHO is the national body which articulates the health and wellbeing needs and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Managing around 300 fixed and mobile clinics, our 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Member Services speak authoritatively on what constitutes the effective delivery system of comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal people, families and communities.

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At a policy level NACCHO takes the lead in reforming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Policy and its delivery system through:

  • review of Government Health policies that impact on the Close the Gap targets and more broadly on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and
  • development of internal Sector specific adaptive responses, to identified strategic priorities, including addressing: innovative models of service delivery, nationally consistent Workforce Strategy for AICCHSs, detailed costed Service Development Proposals to enhance comprehensive and integrated primary health care/aged care/mental health services

We are seeking an experienced analyst and policy developer to independently provide written analyses of policy at national and state levels relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing Programs, funding service delivery models, initiatives, research and planning; that impact NACCHO, Affiliates and Members Services.

A Competitive Salary Package including salary sacrifice is on offer

Key Duties include:

  • Provide NACCHO with continuing updated analyses in designated areas of national policies, strategies, programs and research findings
  • Conduct Desk-based and internet research on Policy Issues
  • Provide the GM with analyses, advice, positions papers, communiques and recommendations for NACCHO’s range of responses to the external environment
  • Comprehensive needs analysis, development and implementation of workforce solutions

Key Requirements include:

  • Degree in Business, Public Health, Social Science, or equivalent preferred
  • Demonstrated skills in policy development and analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to research and analyse complex material, summarise key issues and develop innovative and creative solutions
  • Knowledge and experience with workforce development and VET sector

Enquiries can be addressed by email to: greta.evans@naccho.org.au

May 7 2015

NACCHO Employment Opportunity: Expressions of Interest FASD Project Officer

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 

FASD PROJECT OFFICER

(Full Time project position based in Canberra)

NACCHO is the national body which articulates the health and wellbeing needs and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Managing around 300 fixed and mobile clinics, our 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation member services speak authoritatively on what constitutes the effective delivery system of comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal people, families and communities.

NACCHO in conjunction with the Menzies School of Health Research has been funded by the Department of Health to develop and implement health promotion resources and interventions to prevent and reduce the impacts of FASD on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young children.

The FASD Prevention and Health Promotion Resources (FPHRP) are being developed for New Directions Mothers and Babies Services (NDMBS) across Australia.

NACCHO will provide key project support in the engagement, support and project implementation for participating NDMBS services.

The project has commenced and is funded for a two year period. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-resourced and structured project, work with our dedicated member services and support them to make a direct impact on improved health outcomes in our community.

Competitive Salary Package – Base $75k + + Salary Sacrifice + Superannuation Key

Duties include:

  • Assist the Project Team with surveying and collation of baseline service data
  • Assist with the review of the health promotion resources.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of the workshops.
  • Liaise with all Services regarding their role and ongoing participation in the project.
  • Attend site visits to assist the NDMBS with implementing the resources

Key Requirements include:

  • A sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health service issues and services
  • Experience in health promotion and or child and maternal health, preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to take direction, determine priorities and manage own workload in order to meet agreed timelines and objectives
  • Ability to liaise with, work effectively and support ACCHO and NDMBS service delivery teams

    Enquiries and Applications (Resume and brief Covering Letter) can be addressed to:

    Craig Flegeltaub a/g HR Manager by email at: mailto: Craig.Flegeltaub@qaihc.com.au

                                     APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 21 May 2015.

Mar 19 2014

NACCHO job opportunity: National Communications and Media Advisor

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Are you an experienced Communications and Media professional?

Do you want to use your skills towards shaping a better future for Aboriginal Australians?

If you are committed to contributing to change, please read on…

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About NACCHO

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is a living embodiment of the aspirations of Aboriginal communities and their struggle for self-determination.  Founded at a meeting in Albury in 1974, NACCHO is the national authority on Comprehensive Aboriginal Primary Health Care representing over 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across the country on Aboriginal health and well-being.

Based in Canberra, NACCHO is governed by a board of community-elected Aboriginal leaders from every state and Territory across Australia.  Through employment, engagement, empowerment and social action, ACCHOS have become strategic sites for Aboriginal community development, by empowering Aboriginal people through self-determination.  They are a proven mechanism for Aboriginal people to take responsibility over their own health matters.

ACCHOs ranged from large multi-functional services employing several medical practitioners and providing a wide range of services to small services that rely on Aboriginal Health Workers and/or nurses to provide the build of primary care service, often with a preventative focus on health education.  The services form a network, but each is autonomous and independent, both of one another and of government.

NACCHO is committed to Investing in Healthy Futures for Generational Change

About the role

The Communications and Media Advisor is a multifaceted position encompassing the strategic implementation of NACCHO’s National Communication Strategy, from stakeholder engagement, media relations, social media and website management, through to project management and media monitoring.

The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Chair, providing high level strategic and political advice, as well as providing recommendations to enable the strategic direction of the organisation.

The role of Communications and Media Advisor has day-to-day responsibility for the following:

  • Public Relations, Media and Monitoring
  • Website Management
  • Marketing and Social Media Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Brand Development
  • Events Management
  • Strategic Direction

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Communications and Media Advisor to be part of the NACCHO team as we work towards developing our brand and promoting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following:

  • Website Management (WordPress)
  • Customer Relationship Management databases
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • iPhone and Android apps
  • Events Management systems

A tertiary qualification in media, communications, journalism or a related field would be highly regarded.

This is a full-time ongoing opportunity.  To submit an application to work within the NACCHO team, apply by filling out the form below.  Please ensure you have your resume available, as you will be required to attach your resume to the application.  The selection criteria below must be filled out in order to proceed with the application.

APPLY HERE

Applications close COB Friday 4th April 2014.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, contact

Josh Quarmby on 02 6246 9345, or email Mailto:josh@naccho.org.au

NACCHO is committed to increasing the workforce participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

CJC

After 43 years ,286 jobs in 17 countries the current National Communications and Media Advisor Colin Cowell  is retiring

I would like to thank the 10,000 plus followers (this alert, Twitter and Facebook ) and 15,000 monthly readers of this NACCHO Communique that  I created  over  two years ago.

Thank you for your support and positive feedback

Colin Cowell

Feb 6 2014

NACCHO expression of interest invitation : NACCHO Preferred Suppliers Register 2014-15.

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Expression of Interest Invitation: February 2014

NACCHO Preferred Suppliers Register 2014-15.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers

are encouraged to apply

Expressions of Interest are invited from suitable qualified consultants, contractors and suppliers who wish to be included on the NACCHO preferred suppliers list for a wide range of services.

1. Introduction

Based in Canberra the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national authority in comprehensive Aboriginal primary health care and peak body that represents approx. 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services throughout Australia.

NACCHO requires the following services

1. Strategic media relations

2. Government relations.

3. Writers and editors

4. Video and /or photographic production

5. Event management

6. Graphic design

7. Marketing and sponsorship

8. Internet and social media

9. Merchandising supply

The purpose of the NACCHO Preferred Supplier Register is to establish a “panel “of suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who able to undertake projects and assignments for the NACCHO secretariat and/ or our members as required.

Expressions of Interest are assessed and the Preferred Suppliers are selected on

1. Ability, references and experience

2. Cost

3. History of working in health and/or with Aboriginal organisations.

The period of supply is for a two (2) year period from March 2014.

2. Services required:

2.1 Strategic media relations:

Raising NACCHO’s profile and influence in the national media and providing strategic media and communication direction and advice.

2.2 Government relations

Raising NACCHO’s profile and influence with Federal, State and Territory governments and agencies.

2.3 Writers and editors:

Assisting NACCHO in writing and editing a wide range of specialist submissions, reports and speeches.

2.4 Video and/or photographic production:

Production of video and photographic materials

2.5 Event management:

Assisting NACCHO with major events, annual general meeting, summits, conferences and training workshops

2.6 Graphic design:

Design reports, brochures and other printed material and merchandising

2.7 Marketing and sponsorship:

Provide consulting services in the areas of marketing and sponsorship

2.8 Internet and social media:

Provide consulting services in the development and implementation of Internet and social media strategies

2.9 Merchandising supply:

Provide merchandising as required for events and projects

3. Selection process

1. Expression of interest close COB 5.00 pm 20 February 2014

2. Successful applicants will be advised in the first week of March 2014.

4. Selection Criteria

Candidates will be weighted equally against three criteria:

1.    Ability, references and experience (please provide a minimum of 2 references)

2.    Cost.(please advise an hourly rate/s for your services)

Please note: NACCHO reserves the right to negotiate the final contract rates, project hours, deliverables and scope of works with the successful applicants

3. History of working in health and/or with Aboriginal organisations.

5. Application Guidelines

For further Information contact Colin Cowell

02 6246 9309 Email colin@naccho.org.au

1 Please submit a written expression of interest proposal addressing the above selection criteria of no more than 5 pages.

2 All applications must be submitted through our Preferred Supplier portal

www.naccho.org.au/suppliers/

3 If submitting in more than one category you must upload separate applications

4 Expression of interest close COB 5.00 pm 20 February 2014

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers

are encouraged to apply

NEWS ALERT :NACCHO at the NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

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Feb 3 2014

NACCHO research career alert: Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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The newly formed NHMRC CENTRE OF RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN ABORIGINAL CHRONIC DISEASE KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION AND EXCHANGE invites applications from enthusiastic Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people seeking to develop a career in research with a focus on improving health outcomes.

Over the next five years, the Centre will synthesise, translate and implement the best available evidence related to chronic disease prevention and management in Aboriginal communities, with priorities chosen by those communities.

RESEARCH FELLOWS

We are seeking two (2) Research Fellows.

One Fellow will be employed by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation [NACCHO).

Working with CREATE Chief Investigator Prof Ngiare Brown, the focus of the role will be on (a) participating in the systematic review of evidence as part of the core CRE program and (b) working with communities to build capacity around the use of evidence in Aboriginal healthcare and the translation of evidence into practice.

Initial inquiries should be addressed to Prof Ngiare Brown, tel: 02 6246 9306, email: ngiare@naccho.org.au

One Fellow will be located in the School of Population Health at the University of Adelaide. Working with CREATE Chief Investigator Prof Annette Braunack-Mayer, the focus of the role will be on (a) participating in the systematic review of evidence as part of the core CRE program and (b) working with communities to develop new understandings of the ethical practices associated with translating external evidence in Aboriginal Communities.

Initial inquiries should be addressed to Prof Annette Braunack-Mayer, tel: 08 8313 1636, email: annette.braunackmayer@adelaide.edu.au

 Successful applicants will have a PhD; however, exceptional applicants with a Master’s degree and significant experience will be considered.

You will possess research and critical thinking skills, be a competent communicator and writer, and be comfortable working in a flexible environment.

These positions will be based in Adelaide.

Appointments will be made for three years with the option of a two year extension and may be for 0.8-1.0 FTE, dependent on negotiations.

 

NHMRC PhD Scholarships

 A number of full-time PhD scholarships ($35,000 pa) are available for students seeking to enhance their knowledge of evidence-based health care in four areas of translation research:

  • Under the guidance of Prof Ngiare Brown (located in Canberra), research into evidence based best practice related to models of care delivery in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. (Initial inquiries can be directed to Prof Ngiare Brown, tel: 02 6246 9306; email: ngiare@naccho.org.au)
  • Under the guidance of Prof Alex Brown (located in Adelaide), research into the meta-analysis of prevalence data related to chronic disease in Aboriginal peoples. (Initial inquiries can be directed to Prof Alex Brown, tel: 08 8116 4427  08 8116 4427 ; email: alex.brown@sahmri.com)
  • Under the guidance of Prof Annette Braunack-Mayer (located in Adelaide), research into the practical ethics of implementing evidence in Aboriginal communities. (Initial inquiries can be directed to Prof Annette Braunack-Mayer, tel: 08 8313 1636; email: annette.braunackmayer@adelaide.edu.au)
  • Under the guidance of Assoc Prof Edoardo Aromataris (located in Adelaide), research into the synthesis of evidence related to Aboriginal health gain. (Initial inquiries can be directed to Assoc Prof Edoardo Aromataris, tel: 08 8313 0124; email: ed.aromataris@adelaide.edu.au

All PhD students will become part of the CREATE team and gain expertise in evidence synthesis, guideline development, evidence implementation science, and the emerging field of translational health science.

Applicants will have a degree and/or significant work experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

For further information about the Research Fellow roles or PhD scholarships, and to formally apply, please contact Associate Professor Eldoardo Aromataris on 08 8313 0124 .

 

Please send applications, including a CV and cover letter, to Associate Professor Edoardo Aromataris via email to ed.aromataris@adelaide.edu.au or, by mail, to CREATE, School of Translational Health Science, The University of Adelaide, Level 1, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, SA 5000.

 Applications close February 21st 2014.

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Are you interested to work in Aboriginal health at a national level ?

NACCHO as the national authority in comprenhesive Aboriginal primary health care currently has a wide range of job opportunities lining up for 2014.

We are investing in Healthy Futures for generational change.

And we are always looking for highly motivated and committed health professionals that want to be part of the NACCHO team making those changes.

In the first instance we would encourage you to send your CV to our HR department

NACCHO JOB LINK HERE