AddressAbout Us?
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the development, planning and delivery of comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Southeast Queensland. Together with our four Aboriginal community-controlled founding members, we are focused on our collective vision of healthy, strong and vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
The Quality and Innovation team provides clinical oversight and support t IUIH member services and is responsible for the service development and delivery of urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and family wellbeing care. This diverse team includes IUIH Data and Research, Logistics, Oral Health, Pharmacy, Policy, Social Health, and Regional Clinical Support.
About the Role?
We are committed to the delivery of best practice primary health care for our community in the Southeast Queensland region and we are looking for an experienced General Practitioner to join us.
You should be passionate and dedicated to the continuous improvement of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Be a part of our unique and innovative System of Care addressing the health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families through a community centered model.
- Opportunity to develop personally and professionally through a supportive collective Network and involvement in CPD and Quality Improvement activities. Option to be involved in innovative projects and IUIH Clinical Leadership Development Course.
- Healthy work life balance.
- IUIH is an inclusive workplace and values the contributions of all staff in achieving our vision.
- This role involves travelling to any IUIH member services across SEQ
About You?
- Vocationally Registered (VR) General Practitioner
- Unconditional registration with AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia
- Current Medical Indemnity Insurance
- Ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, their leaders and health professionals, while respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business
- Eligibility to obtain provider number(s) in the required locations
- Minimum five years’ post graduate experience in a primary care setting
- Demonstrated clinical experience, in particular the ability to contribute to and support a medical/primary health care team and contribute to effectively planning and coordinating own and health team’s workload to achieve results.
- Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in urban areas
- Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical care and primary health care strategies, including appropriate investigations, treatment and referral
Desirable, but not mandatory:
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities.
What Can we Offer?
At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
- At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’.
- We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
- Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service
- Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
- Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
- A range of Salary Sacrifice options including Novated Leasing, Meal & Entertainment Cards and lots more.
Apply Now!
To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role
- An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history, relevant skills/qualifications and 2-3 professional references
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to attend an Interview via Microsoft teams.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Midday Monday 3rd June 2024
