Maternal And Child Health Coordinator

About the Organisation

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.

About the Benefits

DYHS is always very supportive to all its employees and in return for bringing your expertise to the role, you will be rewarded with:

• Attractive salary with better work-life balance
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Study leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 days of personal leave per year
• NAIDOC Day holiday
• Personalized professional development opportunities

About the Role

The Maternal and Child Health Coordinator is required to plan, develop and evaluate comprehensive programs which address the health needs of pregnant women and Children aged zero to 18 years. These programs will include partnerships with specialist maternity services, delivery of scheduled Child Health screening, care coordination of children requiring child development and/or specialist paediatric services, coordination of child immunisation programs, health promotion programs addressing priority health issues, coordination of visiting paediatric services, and supporting skill development in the area of Child Health for the DYHS clinic staff.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate comprehensive antenatal and Child Health programs.
• Supervise delivery of scheduled and enhanced Child Health checks for children.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with metropolitan birthing services.
• Effectively line-manage Maternal and Child Health program team; conduct performance reviews, manage payroll and ensure administrative tasks are met.
• Provide clinical and program leadership in the area of Maternal and Child Health programs across DYHS, including provision of clinical education as required to GPs, AHPS and nurses.
• Coordinate and administrate visiting paediatric, allied health and Child development specialist services – in conjunction with other relevant DYHS teams.
• Ensure all Child Health and maternity programs meet performance requirements as specified in the DYHS strategic plan and funding contracts.
• Ensure all Child Health and maternity programs are delivered within a family-focussed and Aboriginal culturally appropriate context.
• Use the Communicare data base to enter clinical information, monitor recalls & referrals.
• Undertake reviews of current best practice and endorsed models of care to ensure all Child Health and maternal health programs are safe, high quality and contemporary.
• Analyse organisational and published data relating to Child Health and maternal programs and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Exercise sound judgement and act with integrity and honesty.
• Comply with all policies and relevant procedures of DYHS.
• Participate in performance review and ongoing skill development in relation to job position.
• Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure that compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations including industrial and employment law, OHS requirements and privacy obligations.
• Other duties as directed and in accordance with skills and abilities.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority as a Registered Nurse.
• Significant experience and/or qualifications in Child Health, community nursing and/or paediatrics in a primary health setting.
• Substantial demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a particular focus on children 0-5 years, pregnant women, and families with children.
• Very well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with external agencies and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Aboriginal families and staff.
• Computer literacy skills, including the ability to use electronic patient management systems and MS Office to synthesize and present information.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation.
• Current WA driver’s license.
• National Police Clearance that is not older than 6 months.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in immunisation, Child Health, nursing, health promotion or other relevant health-related discipline.

A copy of the Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services Team on 1300 420 272 or ****@dyhs.org.au

How to Apply:

Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

Current Resume including current contact details; and

Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

Please note shortlisting will commence immediately.

Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.