Reference Number 183248
Position Title Director Medical Services
Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Chief Medical Officer
Location Colac Area Health, Multiple Locations
Salary $250,000.00 to $330,000.00
Hours Per Fortnight 42
Position Summary
Join our Medical Services Team as Director!
- Strategic senior medical leadership opportunity – Fixed Term (24/6 – 11/10/24)
- Based in Geelong: support health service partnerships across Barwon South West region
- Work closely with our Medical Services leadership team to progress sustainable change across the region
About the role
The Director Medical Services (DMS) position is a senior medical leadership role at Barwon Health and encompasses broader support from a strategic, clinical governance and workforce perspective to other health services in the Barwon South West region. Specifically;
- Colac Area Health, 2 days a week
- Hesse Rural Health, 1 day a month
- Health Service Partnership initiatives and support to region
This role provides the successful applicant an opportunity to manage key business functions / units and also take on a senior role in regional clinical services and workforce planning. The role reports directly and professionally to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Barwon Health. The CMO is accountable for the following functions / units:
- Medical Workforce, medical education and training
- Clinical governance, Safety, Quality and Improvement (including Medico-Legal)
- Research governance
- Public Health and Primary Care
- Credentialing of medical staff, New Technology / Clinical Practice, Sabbatical Leave
- Pharmacy Services
- Strategic leadership across Barwon South West and support towards Health Service Partnership
The role also reports directly to CEO of health services where the DMS provides direct medical administration services to.
The DMS role is physically based primarily at Barwon Health with some travelling components to the region. Management of specific functions and units under the auspices of the CMO will be negotiated with the successful applicant, based on experience and interests.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards:
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Essential: Tertiary medical qualifications, or eligibility to obtain registration in Australia
Essential: Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA), or substantial progress towards Fellowship, and/or other relevant management qualifications or equivalent experience
Essential: A proven track record in clinical leadership, preferably in an organisation of similar scale and complexity to Barwon Health
Essential: Detailed understanding of professional management of a diverse medical workforce, including relevant industrial instruments (EBAs), training and teaching requirements and change processes
Essential: Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate staff through the creation of a positive culture and teams of high performers without losing benefits of existing structures, cultures and people
Essential: Sound financial and business planning skills
Desirable: Possession of a specialty clinical Fellowship is highly desirable
Contact Person Ajai Verma
Contact Person Job Title
Contact Number (03) 4215 1053
Alternate Contact Person Ken Cheng
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 1053
Alternate Contact Email kenseong.cheng@barwonhealth.org.au
Closing Date 14/04/2024