General Practitioner - Injinoo

General Practitioner - NPA Injinoo
Practice information:
NPA Family and Community Services is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation providing a range of health, social and children services to the residents of the NPA. The GP Clinic based at Injinoo services the residents of all 5 communities with a focus on preventative health and chronic disease management. Currently we a permanent GP operating in the practice and use Locum placements to fill in the second positon at the clinic but we are seeking a permanent doctor on a 3, 6 or 12 month contract. GPs at the clinic are supported by a range of administration and clinical staff
Town Information:
The Northern Peninsula Area consists of 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (Bamaga, Injinoo, New Mapoon, Seisia and Umagico) located at the tip of the Cape York approximately 1000km north of Cairns. The town has a range of services and amenities including 3 supermarkets, pharmacy, gym, pool, restaurants and tavern. There is also 2 primary school campuses and a high school campus providing education for children from pre-prep to Year 12.
After Hours requirements: There are no afterhours requirements
Candidate profile:
Ideally we are seeking a candidate with Chronic Disease Management and who is willing to work in line with the existing policies and procedures of the centre. While previous experience operating in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community is welcomed, it is not crucial. There is a very attractive package on offer for the successful candidate dependent on experience inclusive of above award leave entitlements, subsidised accommodation and flight entitlements.
For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.
Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
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