Emerald Hospital is located 300 kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are three Multipurpose Health Services (MPHS) hospitals within 100 kms, located at Blackwater: Springsure and a discreet indigenous community at Woorabinda. Emerald Hospital is a 36-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. 300 to 400 babies are born at the Emerald Hospital each year.
About The Role
* Ensure a high standard of continuing medical education and training for the medical officers at the hospital including supporting training across the pipeline of medical education – from medical students to fellowship.
* Maintain accreditation of Emerald Hospital as a leading provider of training for the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine working closely with the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway.
* Provide medico-legal advice (within scope and with assistance of resources across CQHHS) as required by the Central Highlands Management Team and clinical staff.
* Ensure that the hospital meets all key performance indicators, including NEAT and NEST.
About You
* MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
o Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or fellowship of another appropriate Australian specialist college.
o Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CPD program with the appropriate bodies is mandatory.
* Advanced skills training would be looked upon favourably.
o AFRACMA or FRACMA would be looked upon favourably – there are opportunities to attain specialist medical administration training while in the role.
What we offer
* A salary rate between $216,643 - $274,678 p.a. (L18-L27)
* A salary rate between $216,643 - $259,072 p.a. (L18-L25)
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
* Overtime and on call allowances
* Motor Vehicle Allowance
* Inaccessibility allowance $20,700
* Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
* Generous Salary Sacrificing
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
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