Medical Education Officer

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Medical Services Team, Port Lincoln
• Salary: $97,022 - $126,970 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 16 May 2025) - RN/M3 - ASO6 

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M3 or ASO6, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

The Medical Education Officer Role

The Medical Education Officer (RN/M3) in association with the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) and Medical Education Unit (MEU), develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates prevocational junior doctor training initiatives and strategies, within an environment that is supportive of ongoing life-long learning, attention to personal well-being and professional responsibility.

This is achieved by;

• Identification and analysis of junior doctor needs.
• Development of education and training programs based on junior doctor needs.
• Coordination of education and training programs for junior doctors.
• Identification of and responsive to issues affecting the welfare of junior doctors.
• Provision of counselling on professional and personal matters to junior medical officers as required.
• Facilitating attainment of relevant Accreditation Standards.
• Implementation of evaluation processes.
• Liaison with key stakeholders in junior doctor training.
• Collaboration with others involved with prevocational Medical Education both intra and interstate.

Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

The Medical Education Officer (ASO6) contributes to planning, consultation, development, implementation and evaluation of postgraduate education services to EFNLHN, to support Trainee Medical Officers (TMOs) learning environment, in alignment with the training initiatives and strategies of the EFNLHN Medical Education Unit (MEU).

They critically analyse and strategically work through complex training and workforce issues. They support large and complex projects including coordination of projects across the Local Health Network.

Establish sound and effective working relationships within and across government and non-government agencies, and work in partnership with other key stakeholders to achieve outcomes to meet accreditation requirements and enhance the education of TMO’s, to meet the strategic direction of EFNLHN.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

Port Lincoln Hospital is the largest hospital in the Eyre and Far North, with 48 beds, and provides a range of services including Emergency, obstetrics/maternity, surgical, general medicine, renal dialysis, medium level chemotherapy, pharmacy, dental and Allied Health.

For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 859372

Enquiries

Name: Chloe Devonshire-Gill

Title: Medical Education Officer

Phone: 7669 1342

E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday 30th March 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 858372 Medical Education Officer RN-M3 Job Pack.pdf

 858372 Medical Education Officer ASO6 Job Pack.pdf

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