About The Position
The Medical Director RFDS General Practice will provide leadership and oversight of the clinical functions of the new RFDS training general practice located within the Integrated Primary Health & Education Centre (IPHEC). This role leads clinical governance, safety and quality, and medical supervision, training and education. The successful candidate will play a foundation role in establishing this new state‑of‑the‑art general practice facility, ensuring that the service aligns with best practice primary care models and links with current outreach primary health care services that RFDS SA/NT deliver in outback South Australia.
This is an exceptional clinical leadership opportunity located where the outback meets the sea, working with the RFDS who first established their base in Port Augusta in 1955, sustaining an unbroken presence for over 70 years.
The intent of the new RFDS General Practice is to establish a dedicated training general practice to support Registrar trainees who have a career mission to become Rural Generalists, provide comprehensive primary care to the community of Port Augusta and support ongoing General Practice education and continuous professional development for the region.
For This Position The Successful Applicant Will
* Hold current registration with AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia.
* Be an experienced Country General Practitioner / Rural Generalist with full understanding of the Medicare rebate system.
* Have experience supervising accredited ACRRM/RACGP registrars and familiarity with ACRRM/RACGP training programs.
* Demonstrate strong leadership and strategic management skills.
* Demonstrate high level interpersonal and communication skills.
* Show ability to lead change and influence others in responding to change.
* Have proven ability as a principal of general practice and/or senior leadership within a community-based healthcare organisation.
* Have experience in mentoring and supporting international medical graduates.
* Demonstrate credibility and professional standing, including capacity to effectively engage with the broader health sector.
Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Value Awards
* Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income:
* Packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.
* Packaging an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture, offers a diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. We reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date.
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