Full Time Contract:
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off:
Accommodation provided
General Practitioner Drug & Alcohol required to provide primary health care services to people in immigration detention in Yongah Hill, Northam WA
The Role:
The Drug & Alcohol General Practitioner is a key member in the delivery of GP services to people in Immigration Detention in our facility in Yongah Hill, Northam WA. Some additional Duties below,
Assess, diagnose and treat clients in Immigration Detention in relation to drug and/or alcohol dependency.
Prescribe medications specific to the treatment of drug and/or alcohol addiction and provide ongoing evaluation of these clients.
We are currently recruiting for a GP who is available to continuously do 4 weeks on & off. Flights and accommodation is provided. Full time hours 38 hours per week. Office hours. No on Call or night shifts
To be considered you must have:
Full Unconditional AHPRA Registration
Primary Care experience essential with experience in rural/remote setting and/or emergency care highly desirable, alternatively we will consider a medical officer with an interest in work from home;
Fellowship of the RACGP or recognition as a General Practitioner
Experience with computerised medical records and medical practice systems is highly desirable
Experience with mental health management at a General Practitioner level.
Live in Australia or Current Zealand and have work rights in Australia
Evidence of training and accreditation in prescribing for the treatment of opioid dependence or willing to obtain this course.:
Current HLTAID002 - Basic Life Support Certificate (or willing to obtain)
The Company:
International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) provides healthcare for people currently in immigration detention throughout Australia. Our operations and healthcare services provided are in line with the Australian healthcare and RACGP standards for health services in Australian detention centres.
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📌 Medical Officer D&a Northam
🏢 Ihms
📍 Northam