AddressMildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH)Consumer Advisory Committee
Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) invite applications from the community to be a member of the Consumer Advisory Committee. MBPH are looking for diverse community groups to be represented across the region.
PURPOSE OF THE CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Consumer Advisory Committee operates as the primary consumer body assisting MBPH in meeting the healthcare needs of its community(s) by providing a consumer perspective. The Committee assists the communication and connection of the MBPH Board and Chief Executive Officer to the community, and assists in identifying community priorities, interests, needs and service opportunities.
MEMBER PURPOSE
The Consumer Advisory Committee member will share, with other members, a lead role in advocating for evaluation and continuous improvement of consumer engagement practice at MBPH.
The role of the Consumer Advisory Committee member is, but not limited to:
- Develop strategies to enhance and promote community participation;
- Ensure that MBPH is advised on priority areas and issues regarding consumers and community participation or matters of community interest or concern;
- Raise awareness to the community of the Consumer Advisory Committee and its role;
- Ensure a commitment to positive consumer experiences and the delivery of safe, high quality, care and services at MBPH.
MEMBER COMMITMENTS
The Consumer Advisory Committee members will be required to:
- Attend and prepare for bi-monthly meetings, a minimum of five meetings a year, in addition to completing tasks, follow up actions and providing advice in a timely and considered manner as required outside of formal meetings;
- Undertake all background reading, attend training or seminars and participate in other development activities that support informed participation on the CAC;
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy.
The following personal characteristics will be highly valued in members of the Consumer Advisory Committee:
- Broad community networks;
- Comfortable participating pro-actively;
- Outcome focussed when dealing with a varied agenda;
- Able to deal with competing priorities and effectively manage time;
- Able to provide constructive feedback, share knowledge and work toward consensus;
- At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, and we welcome applicants from LGBTQIA+, cultural diversity, disability, and other minority groups within the community.
The Mildura Base Public Hospital is an organisation driven by a genuine focus on patient centred care, delivering exceptional care for our consumer base of over 80,000. With this focus guiding the functioning of our organisation on a day to day basis in line with our HEART values we have established a work environment in which there are greater levels of employee engagement and professional development than ever seen before. Our workforce of over 1200 employees are committed to providing a service to our community 24/7 which will have long lasting positive outcomes.
Our People, Our H.E.A.R.T:
Our H E A R T values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location
How to Apply:
All applications must be lodged online by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button.
For a position description and to find out more about our wonderful Hospital, visit Mildura Base Public Hospital : Job Vacancies (mbph.org.au)
For further enquiries please contact our human resources team.
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Please note that the Department of Health requires all health care workers in Victorian public hospitals to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. For those over the age of 18, this means 3 Covid-19 vaccinations are required. For those under the age of 18, 2 Covid-19 vaccinations are required. For further information, please visit the Department of Health website: Vaccination for healthcare workers | health.vic.gov.au
A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months) are required.
Applications close: 6 June 2024
