AddressMedical Education Officer
- Part-Time (30 hours per week)
- 12 month fixed term with possible extension
- Generous salary + super + salary packaging
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
Eastern Health is an accredited health service for intern and junior doctor training in Victoria. The Postgraduate Medical Education Unit (PMEU) is responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of orientation and education programs for Eastern Health’s prevocational junior medical staff. This includes ensuring the continuation of PMCV accreditation of Eastern Health’s Prevocational Education and Training Program. The Medical Education Officer role ensures accreditation requirements are met and supports prevocational doctor progression towards successful achievement of internship and PGY2 completion requirements.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- An appropriate undergraduate or postgraduate qualification and/or relevant experience in education and training which demonstrate understanding in the principles of adult education
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written, including a demonstrated customer-service and problem-solving approach to dealing with colleagues, other teams/departments and clients
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team working towards a common objective
- Experience in report writing with highly developed analytical and evaluative skills
- Demonstrated organizational ability including ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Relevant experience in project management, delivery and evaluation
- Demonstrated understanding of facilitating the provision of pastoral and welfare care
- Well-developed skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and online Survey tools
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
