Unique opportunity for a General Practitioner working with Aboriginal communities in remote WA
Enjoy a competitive base salary package circa $307,595 p.a. (pro rata) plus super
FIFO basis (working 4 weeks on, 8 weeks off)
AboutKAMS
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 5 remote Aboriginal communities across the region and being the lead agency for headspace Broome since 2008.
KAMShas successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its34 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in Aboriginal Health.
A GP Opportunity with a Difference
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) has a highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated General Practitioner to jointheirteam in Kutjungka (Balgo, Billiluna, Mulan) WA.
Supporting the remote clinics within the Kutjungka Region (Balgo, Mulan and Billiluna) of WA, you will have the opportunity to work on as a:
* FIFO basis (working 4 weeks on, 8 weeks off), living in a modern, furnished unit in the Balgo Community.
These are hands-on, highly varied roles that will see you working as part of a multidisciplinary remote clinic team to delivercomprehensive primary health care services to Aboriginalor Torres Strait Islander clients and families.
Services are delivered with the "bigger picture" view in mind, and you'll be responsible for spending time providing holistic care to patients within remote clinics and supporting the wider communities, with a small portion of your work also involvingemergency medicine.
To be successful,you will be afully qualifiedGeneral Practitionerwho has, or is eligible for, full registration with AHPRA. Applications are encouraged from both experiencedorrecentlyqualified GPs, with significant support structures in place for those who havejust finished their vocational training years.
Previous experience working in remoteareas or with Aboriginal communities isnot essential, providing you are a strong communicatorand team player, willing to work within remote Aboriginal communities and able to provide care to patients in a culturally appropriate manner.
Nottypical GP clinics, it isimperative that you can work effectively withinKAMS's pre-existing structures of governance as part of a multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Aboriginal Health Workers, Registered Nurses, Health Promotion Workers, and a variety of Allied Health Professionals.
Be Rewarded
These are highly varied and rewarding opportunitiestoprovide a wide variety of vital healthcare services to remote Indigenous communities and help "Close the Gap" in Aboriginal health.
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Servicesis an organisation thattruly valuesits team, and is committed toimproving employee knowledge, skills and experience.
For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive base salary package circa $307,595 (pro-rata), plus superand an availability and call-out payment at 25% of your base salary.
KAMSoffersa fantastic work/life balanceandyou would also have access to the following additional benefits, including:
* Modern fully-furnished accommodationfor your time spent out in remote clinics;
* Medical Indemnity provided
Forsomeone with an interest inAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of Aboriginal health self-determinationinremote communities.
If you're a passionate and dedicated GPlooking to take the next step in your career, KAMS would love to hear from you - Apply Now
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o Do you have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in Australia? *
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o Do you identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent? (Please note, this is for reporting purposes only)
o Yes - I am Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander
o No - I am not Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander
o What is your COVID-19 Vaccination Status? *
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o Please select which of the below applies to you. *
o I am a fully qualified General Practitioner with current AHPRA registration
o I am a fully qualified General Practitioner eligible for AHPRA registration
o None of the above
o Are you an Australian/International medical professional wanting and eligible to apply for the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) to achieve fellowship of the RACGP and/or the ACRRM? *
o Yes - Australian Medical Professional
o Yes - International Medical Professional
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o Do you possess a current, manual "C" class Australian Driver's Licence? *
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o No - Willing/eligible to obtain
o No - Not willing/eligible to obtain
o Are you willing to work additional weeks in other AMS' outside of the required 4 weeks in the Kutjungka? *
o Yes
o No
o What is your current employment situation? When would you be available to commence employment with Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services LTD? *
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