Director Of Rural Medical Education

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• The Director Rural Medical Education (DRME) is the key leadership position in the West Moreton Rural Medical Education Unit. West Moreton Rural Services (Laidley, Gatton, Boonah and Esk) are accredited for training of registrars with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

• Fixed term temporary Full-time opportunity available up until 30 June 2027

About the role

Spearheading the creation and operation of an innovative dedicated Rural Medical Education and research team across West Moreton rural communities (Gatton, Boonah, Esk and Laidley), the DRME will lead a unit that supports medical staff at all levels in our rural communities. This will include medical students through to registrars and fellows, including hospital and community based general practitioners/rural generalists. This unit takes a macro level approach to supporting the training of Rural Medical staff and students while applying a multi-disciplinary approach to clinical education.

Liaison and co-ordination with state-wide networks, universities, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the PHN and other stakeholders (e.g. Aboriginal Medical Services and local general practices) is critical, as is assisting in the development of contemporary teaching modalities. This role is a key focus in the recruitment, retention, education and training of Rural Medical staff in the West Moreton region.

The West Moreton Rural Medical Education Unit will provide a framework to learning and facilitation of future knowledge retrieval, using educationally sound, effective and efficient strategies for education. The team will support and foster a culture of independent, life-long learning and continuing professional development by tailoring learning to the needs of each doctor, through encouraging interprofessional education and building local peer and professional support networks within each of our rural communities.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates sound interpersonal skills, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and always balances the needs of all stakeholders with upmost respect to all people.
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about the best use of resources to deliver healthcare services.
• Compassion – is focused on the needs of patients and their families, demonstrates self-awareness, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services.
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision making, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and of a high standard.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

 About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.