Senior Medical Officer

Organisational ProfileGEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not for Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.GEGAC is a child safe agency and has a zero tolerance of abuse or neglect of children and young people.Position PurposeAs the Senior Medical Officer at Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative (GEGAC), you will be crucial in providing high-quality health care and leadership within the Aboriginal community. GEGAC is committed to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities' health and well-being through a holistic approach that integrates cultural sensitivity, community engagement, and evidence-based practice.The Senior Medical Officer will oversee General Practitioners, Registrars, and Dentists and be fully accountable for medical coverage and operational management. They will also lead clinical governance and engage in health research, outreach, promotion, and educational initiatives.The Senior Medical Officer will oversee clinical governance, emphasising clinical safety, evidence-based practice, and client-centred care. This role encompasses clinical supervision of the Alcohol and Other Drug Programs, the Maternal Child Health Program, and Social and Emotional well-being initiatives, all within a framework that prioritises community-placed models of care. Through leadership, the Senior Medical Officer will ensure that these programs adhere to the highest standards of safety and efficacy while being deeply rooted in the needs and preferences of the community they serve.Key Selection Criteria

• Extensive experience working as a medical practitioner in primary care settings, preferably focusing on Aboriginal or Indigenous health.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in clinical supervision, mentoring, and team management.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in strategic and business planning processes, clinical governance and planning, decision making and meeting service targets.
• Strong understanding of the social determinants of health affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultural competence in providing healthcare.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including patients, families, colleagues and community members.
• Commitment to cultural safety, reconciliation, and promoting the rights and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing, leading, and implementing clinical governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, quality improvement, and measurable impact.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

• Valid Driver’s License ESSENTIAL
• Full Australian working rights ESSENTIAL
• Specialist or unconditional General Registration with AHPRA, as a Medical Practitioner with an MBBS/MBChB: Candidates must be either specialists or have complete registration as a general practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia—AHPRA, holding a degree in medicine (MBBS—Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or (MBChB—Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from an accredited institution ESSENTIAL
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or equivalent specialist qualification in general practice or rural medicine: Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), FSP Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), PEP for Practice Experience Program, and RVTS for Remote Vocational Training Scheme. ESSENTIAL
• Eligible for a Medicare Provider Number ESSENTIAL
• A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
• A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this jobA copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception or by emailing .Position Description -Or by following the below link for all GEGAC’s current vacancies.Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.Applications can also be emailed to .Or posted to:Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875Applications close 5pm Sunday, 12 May 2024.No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation."this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".