Overview
Are you an experienced GP or Rural Generalist looking to take the next step in your career? Join to apply for the Director of Medical Services, Darwin NT role at Red Lily Health. This executive level role leads the development of a regional GP service in the West Arnhem region of the NT, focusing on quality primary health care in rural and remote Australia.
About The Team
This Executive level role is a key part of the Red Lily Primary Health Care leadership team, delivering comprehensive primary health care services across the West Arnhem region. The position requires strategic thinking and strong clinical leadership, with a focus on collaboration across Red Lily teams, local communities, and external partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality primary health care services and improved outcomes for the region. You will work closely with the Director of Primary Healthcare to implement and support the Red Lily primary health care service model, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and community needs.
About The Benefits
* Offering up to 0.4 FTE Darwin based. Ask us if you want to make this up to 1 FTE position
* Highly competitive pro rata salary up to $309,678 complemented by Superannuation
* Flexibility and work-life balance
* Ongoing training and ongoing professional development options
* Salary packaging up to $18,550 per year (FBT Tax Free)
* 6 weeks of annual leave (pro rata)
* Supportive team environment
* Explore the region's landscapes and people, with opportunities for fishing, hiking and swimming
About The Role
A key focus of the role includes providing the Executive and the Board with advice on strategic planning and implementation of medical services. The DMS will share leadership of the Red Lily Health Clinical Governance Framework including high level support to all Red Lily Health Clinicians. The DMS leads the delivery of medical services in the West Arnhem communities.
Main Responsibilities
* Overseeing comprehensive primary health care service delivery and leading a multidisciplinary team.
* Developing and implementing systems for clinical care delivery and workforce management.
* Providing medical advice and establishing linkages with other health providers for optimum care coordination.
* Leading clinical quality, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
* Managing and supporting the professional development of clinical staff.
* Enhancing service access and income through Medicare billings and referral pathways optimisation.
* Maintaining professional development and compliance with vocational registration requirements.
* Promoting a culture that respects and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' health and wellbeing.
Please note: This role involves visiting remote communities on a regular basis.
Before you reach out and apply
* AHPRA Registered Medical Practitioner
* RACGP or FACRRM
* Experience in leadership and coordination
* Ability to provide clinical services across the remote areas within the West Arnhem region
* Understanding of continuous quality improvement principles
* Understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety principles in primary health care
* Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly in electronic health records
* Ability to travel to remote areas by road and light aircraft
* NT Ochre card and Criminal History Clearance
* Full rights to work in Australia
Desirable
Previous experience working in a remote Indigenous health context.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual career aspirations and work life needs. Click the apply button now lodging your expression of interest. We hope to work together for better health in West Arnhem.
For more info and to access the position description go to: https://redlily.org.au/.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Administrative, Business Development, and Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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