AddressAbout Us
WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) is a not-for-profit organisation that operates 3 of the 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) spread across Australia.
Established in 2015, the PHN Program aims to strengthen and sustain primary health care through partnerships and strategies that demonstrate a one health system philosophy, improve people's access to services and hence their health outcomes.
We achieve our aims by:
- Supporting general practice to deliver the highest quality patient care.
- Funding local primary health care services based on community needs.
- Connecting local services to simplify the health care system.
- Having a strong emphasis on system reform.
Due to the nature of our funding and activities, WAPHA operates in a dynamic environment. Adaptability and flexibility are therefore necessary to respond to changes as they occur.
We encourage applications from every background and ability, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, people from multicultural backgrounds and people with disability.
Further information about our values, workplace and culture can be found at www.wapha.org.au/joinourteam/
About the role
The Clinical Lead – Primary Sense supports the delivery and enhancement of Primary Sense, a data extraction and reporting tool for general practices (GPs) and Primary Health Networks (PHNs). This role involves leading stakeholder engagement with PHNs, external partners, and commercial vendors, becoming an expert on the data needs and usage of Primary Sense. Responsibilities include maintaining data quality, ensuring system compatibility with clinical information systems, applying clinical coding standards, and supporting PHNs in adopting and using Primary Sense data. The Clinical Lead also monitors and resolves incidents, supports project planning, and ensures integration across services hosted by the Primary Health Insights platform.
This role will be offered as an on-going position on a full-time basis and offers the flexibility to work from home and office.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Ensure reports and alerts are updated as required.
- Assess and integrate new data from GP usage, including free text entries.
- Liaise with external stakeholders to manage diagnosis and medication codes.
- Monitor new releases from CIS providers and assess their impact on Primary Sense.
- Audit and address GP feedback on incorrect prompts or alerts.
- Prepare data insights and reports for PHNs and stakeholders.
- Analyze emerging issues from practices and provide technical support.
- Address data-related queries and provide clinical content explanations to PHNs.
- Ensure Primary Sense resources and user guides are up to date and manage new PHN onboarding processes.
About you
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:
Essential experience and education
- Registered health professional with current AHPRA registration in a relevant field (e.g., pharmacy, nursing, medicine).
- Proven experience in healthcare data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Health Informatics or related field (Preferred)
- Has primary care and secondary care health experience. (Preferred)
What we Offer
- Hybrid working arrangement that combines remote work (3-4 days per week) with office presence in our modern Subiaco office (1-2 days per week).
- Commitment to employee development.
- Salary packaging - WAPHA's arrangement allows for a maximum of $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Additional paid parental leave.
- Gifted paid day off during Christmas shut down period.
- Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme.
- All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Study leave options available.
- Option to purchase additional leave.
- 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro-rata basis after 7 years).
To Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
Your application should include your CV along with a cover letter. The cover letter should outline your interest in working for WAPHA and address the selection criteria as outlined in the job advertisement demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
Applications close Monday 17th June 2024.
WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advertised close date.
For further information please email ****@wapha.org.au. Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided – applications received by email will not be accepted.
Applicants must hold current, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role. Candidates without valid authorisation to work in Australia will not be considered. Compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations is mandatory.
WA Primary Health Alliance builds and strengthens primary health care in Western Australia, so people can access the services they need closer to home. As the operator of all three Primary Health Networks in Western Australia, we aim to ensure that the people most at risk of poor health have access to quality care. By working closely with GPs, health professionals, service providers, hospitals, government, and the community to strengthen primary care state-wide, we are delivering better health, together.
