AddressAbout the Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marked a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrated its 50-year of providing a comprehensive range of medical, dental, allied health and social services for our community.
As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community.
VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits’ staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria.
About the Opportunity
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) is seeking a General Practitioner (GP) looking for a dynamic work environment.
VAHS has established a new medical clinic in the western metropolitan area, in St Albans, to deliver primary health care to the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Key Selection Criteria
To be considered for this role you must have the following.
- The capability and engagement to understand the philosophy and principles of Aboriginal Community Control and transforming it into practice.
- Experience in developing and managing GP Management Plans & Team Care Arrangement plans within a primary health care context, including oral care.
- Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs & ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Ability to contribute and motivate an effective team of clinicians and health professionals and others to achieve identified outcomes
- Experience in contributing to compliance with best practice approaches in clinical practice, clinical polices, systems and procedures
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the Aboriginal community.
Mandatory Qualifications/ Professional Registrations and Licenses.
- Current specialist or general registration with AHPRA
- At least 3 years of general practice experience
- Current Medicare provider and prescriber numbers
- RACGP QI & CPD triennium training and education requirements
How to Apply
Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to **********@vahs.org.au before Sunday 9pm, 12 May 2024.
