Deputy Executive Director of Medical Services (527614)
North
Full Time
1 week ago
$28,786 - $310,389 USD
Key skills
Communication
About this role
The Team:
The Launceston General Hospital is an accredited 450 bed teaching hospital and is the major referral hospital for Tasmania’s North and North-West. The hospital provides emergency and acute care, specialist services, inpatient and ambulatory care to Launceston and surrounding areas. Launceston General Hospital is the largest employer in the region with around 2,300 staff.
It provides quality services in a culture of respect and trust and high levels of professionalism with a focus on performance and achieving results. The hospital focuses on teamwork within the hospital and with community providers.
The hospital has a close working partnership with the University of Tasmania and works with many universities to provide clinical practice experience for students within different areas of Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Allied Health and Pharmacy.
The Clifford Craig Foundation is the community arm of the hospital. It aims to improve the health of the community through the provision of funding for innovative medical research, education of health professions, funding of medical equipment and patient facilities within the hospital. Its medical research program provides significant benefits for the people of the region.
Most importantly, all donations are spent in Northern Tasmania and used to provide doctors, nurses and other health professionals with unique medical research opportunities they would find difficult to get at other regional hospitals. This gives the Launceston General Hospital a competitive edge to attract and retain skilled medical professionals to live and work in the Northern region of Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Department of Health has supported the implementation of the Studer Program at Launceston General Hospital which commenced in October 2022. This program comprises nine key principles:
- Commit to Excellence
- Measure the important things
- Build a culture around service
- Develop leaders to develop people
- Focus on employee engagement
- Build individual accountability
- Align Values with goals and accountability
- Communicate at all levels
- Recognise and reward success
The Department of Health
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable and being collegial. The Department seeks to provide an environment that supports safe work practices, diversity and respect, employment opportunities and ongoing learning and development. The Department values the diverse backgrounds, skills and contributions of all employees and treats them and members of the community with respect. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying in the workplace. All employees must uphold the State’s Service Principles and Code of Conduct which are found in the State Service Act 2000. The Department supports the Consumer and Community Engagement Principles.
Mission and Values
Values
- To be caring
- To be respectful
- To be compassionate
- To be person and family centred
Mission
- Improved consumer experience and health outcomes
- Safe, compassionate and evidenced-based care, which is centred on the needs of consumers, and provided in partnership with them.
- Connected and coordinated services
- Right care, right place, right time, with seamless, timely and smooth connections for people moving between care settings
- Efficient and sustainable services
- Evidence-based health care and services provided in the most appropriate setting to deliver the best consumer outcomes and value to the Tasmanian community
- Strong partnerships with consumers and the community
- Informed and empowered consumers and community, actively participating in health service planning, design, delivery, evaluation and improvement
- Improved health and wellbeing
- Informed, involved consumers, supported to self-manage and be partners in improving their health outcomes
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a two year period. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary:
Specialist Medical Practitioners
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
- Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or (Delete previous for part time SMP) motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
- Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per annum, pro rata
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
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Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant speciality
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Possesses or working toward fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
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Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Assoc Prof Viney K. Joshi
Position: Executive Director of Medical Services
Phone number: (03) 6777 6496
Email address: viney.joshi@ths.tas.gov.au
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