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This weeks featured jobs on our NACCHO Job Alert
1. Apunipima Cape York Health Council : Director Clinical Services
2.Urapuntja Health Service : 3 positions currently available
3.Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Ass. (AIDA) : Policy officer Closes 15 March
4. Menzies Research Project Manager – Renal Team
5.University Centre for Rural Health- North Coast Research Fellow (Evaluation)
6.RACGP Indigenous Health Award
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1. Apunipima Cape York Health Council : Director Clinical Services
An exciting opportunity is available to work as part of the Apunipima Cape York Health Council senior executive team, as our Director Clinical Services. This integral role will work collaboratively with the executive team to provide clinical leadership within the organisation, particularly in the area of clinical governance, supporting the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to the community of Cape York.
The key responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:
- The development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of all clinical governance and risk management systems and policies within the organisation
- Working within the executive team to ensure effective planning, implementation and evaluation processes support the delivery of evidence based, best practice medical services, in line with community health plans and contractual obligations
- Development and maintenance of effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with key external stakeholders, including Cape wide clinical governance collaborations
- Provide support to the development and implementation of model of care/care pathways, assisting with the development of relevant frameworks and evaluation tools
- Oversee high quality evidence based care delivery and activities of medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
How do I apply?
To apply for this role please visit our web site www.apunipima.org.au/work-for-us Please note: applicants will be required to address selection criteria as part of the application process for this position
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2.Urapuntja Health Service : 3 positions currently available
The Urapuntja Community is situated on the Sandover Highway some 280 km north east of Alice Springs. Urapuntja Community comprises 16 Outstation communities spread out over some 3230 square km of desert. There are some 900 people who are mainly Anmatyerre and Alyawarra speaking people. Distances to the outstations vary from 5 to 100 kms from the clinic.
Note to above :
Urapuntja Health Service developed from many years of negotiations by Aboriginal people to have their own health service.
Urapuntja is a community controlled health service with a Board of Directors which is elected from and by the community at the Annual General Meeting held each year. The Directors meets regularly to discuss issues and make decisions relevant to the Organisation.
1.POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Remote Area Midwife
Location Amengernternenh Community, Utopia, NT
12 month limited term contract full time (38 hours p.w.)
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General Practitioner
Location Amengernternenh Community, Utopia, NT
12 month limited term contract full time (38 hours p.w.)
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Remote Area Nurse
Location Amengernternenh Community, Utopia, NT
12 month limited term contract full time (38 hours p.w.)
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3.Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) : Policy officer Closes 15 March
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is a not-for-profit professional association contributing to equitable health outcomes and the cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We work to continually inform and support a culturally safe health care system as we strive toward our ultimate goal to reach population parity of Indigenous doctors in the medical profession.
We are looking for an experienced policy officer with high-level research, analytic and writing skills to join our small and supportive team. Experience working in a secretariat capacity for committees or working groups will be highly regarded. If you think you have what it takes to contribute to our important work please apply for this role.
Enquiries and applications
Please contact mailto:jobs@aida.org.auwith any enquiries.
Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@aida.org.au by midnight on 15 March 2016.
Please visit http://www.aida.org.au/our-work/vacancies/
to download the duty statement and selection criteria.
Click here to download the Duty Statement and Selection Criteria PDF.
4.Menzies Research Project Manager – Renal Team
- 12 month full time contract based in Darwin
- GSL 8 $113,491 – $127,031 salary package (comprising gross salary $89,411 – $100,662, superannuation & salary packaging benefits)
- Closing date: 19 March 2017
- Contact: Gill Gorham via email or phone – (08) 8946 8529.
To view full position details, click here to view the PDF.
Applications should be emailed to humanresources@menzies.edu.au and should include the following information:
- A brief covering letter identifying the position being applied for
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in the position description
- A curriculum vitae (resume)
- Names and contact details of three referees.
5.University Centre for Rural Health- North Coast Research Fellow (Evaluation
University Centre for Rural Health- North Coast
Sydney Medical School
Reference no. 398/0217
Join an organisation that encourages progressive thinking
- Be valued for your exceptional knowledge and experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
- Share our enthusiasm for impactful research
About the opportunity
This position will be based in the University Centre for Rural Health-North Coast, (UCRH), located in Lismore. The UCRH has links to the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and the School of Public Health, and the Universities of Wollongong, Western Sydney and Southern Cross University. UCRH research is focused on health priorities for our region, and aims to contribute to knowledge relevant to rural health priorities in Australia and internationally.
This part-time two year position sits within the NHMRC funded Centre of Research Excellence in Integrated Quality Improvement in Indigenous Primary Health Care (CRE-IQI). The CRE-IQI’s vision is to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes by accelerating and strengthening large-scale primary health care (PHC) quality improvement efforts. The CRE-IQI supports collaborative efforts of researchers, service providers and policy makers to address priority areas for development of integrated quality improvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PHC. The position will work with the research team and key collaborators to progress priority projects and work programs, including evaluation, research capacity building and research translation. The position will also be responsible for providing project management support to the CRE-IQI, including oversight of administration and reporting requirements.
For more information about the position please contact Dr Megan Passey on 02 6620 7516. If you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Julie Small on 02 8627 1223 or j.small@sydney.edu.au
If you would like to learn more, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for the position description and further details.
Closing date: 11pm 20 March 2017
6.RACGP Indigenous Health Award
The RACGP recognises that improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of Australia’s highest health priorities. The RACGP supports research which makes a difference to health outcomes, policy and practice, and the capacity of general practice to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health issues. It particularly encourages a systematic approach to strategic and policy-driven research focusing on primary care, developing collaborative approaches and the building of research capacity within populations and communities.
In 2003, the then RACGP President Professor Michael Kidd, waived his right to any form of payment and placed his allowance in a secure interest bearing account with the interest to be used as the basis of an annual award to support general practice initiatives in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The RACGP Indigenous Health Award was offered for the first time in 2004. The award aims to build a wealth of research knowledge to draw on to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, and also to develop and encourage researchers in this important field of work in Australia.
Award Details
One or more RACGP Indigenous Health Awards, valued at up to $9,000 in total (excluding GST), are available for a 12 month period to provide support for:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students
- medical students to gain experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical graduates undertaking GP training
- GP registrars and GPs undertaking research and educational projects in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
- other activities supporting the provision of high quality health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Eligibility
Applicants for the RACGP Indigenous Health Award must be:
- a medical student; OR
- a general practitioner or general practice registrar.
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- training potential for applicants 40%
- significance and relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health 20%
- quality of the proposal 20%
- value for money 10%
- potential to build capacity in general practice clinical care, research and/or education and training 10%
Applications open on Tuesday 7 March 2017 and will close on Monday 8 May 2017 at 5pm AEST. Please click here to apply.
This award is made available by a fund established by Professor Michael Kidd AM and supported by RACGP member donations.
For more information email research@racgp.org.au.