Clinical Director (General Practitioner)

Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Danila Dilba Health Service is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation providing culturally-appropriate, comprehensive primary health care and community services to Biluru (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) people in the Yilli Rreung (greater Darwin) region of the Northern Territory.

About the Opportunity
With 5 clinics, over 20 GPs and planned growth in the near future, Danila Dilba now has an exciting leadership opportunity for a Clinical Director to join their team, based in Darwin. This is a full-time position commencing 1st July, 2017 on a 3 year contract, with an option to renew. 

As an integral part of the senior leadership team and reporting to the CEO, the Clinical Director is primarily responsible for ensuring services and day-to-day operations of a diverse range of clinical functions are delivered with maximum efficiency and effectiveness and in line with DDHS strategic priorities, policies and procedures. In addition, the Clinical Director plays a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical health services to improve the standard of care and achieve improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes. 

To be successful in this position it is essential that you are a General Practitioner with AHPRA registration and the legal right to live and work in Australia. You will have a demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and their issues and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, Aboriginal history and culture. 

Leading a team of 5 direct reports and overseeing approximately 30 GPs and a total team of more than 100, it is essential that you have extensive strategic and clinical leadership skills at a senior level in accredited healthcare operations, public health or multidisciplinary clinical practices with the ability to manage change, human resources, finances, risks and projects.

About the Benefits
Danila Dilba Health Service offers a stable, safe and supportive work environment with plenty of challenges and variety as you interact with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.

You will receive an attractive remuneration base circa $265,000, negotiable with experience and qualifications, PLUS super, a broad range of attractive benefits and salary sacrificing options.

Additional benefits include:
* 6 weeks annual leave per year (with the opportunity to cash-out up to two weeks annual leave in any financial year);
* Relocation assistance (negotiable) up to $20,000 when relocating to Darwin;
* Medical indemnity insurance (for FT GP's billing more than $100,000 or more per annum);
* Fully maintained vehicle;
* Up to 2 weeks paid study leave per annum;
* Professional development and training provided (up to $10,000); and
* Entertainment benefits (up to $2,550)

Roles like this don't come along often. If you have held a similar role and you're seeking a new challenge; or you are an experienced GP or SMO looking for a leadership opportunity – apply now!

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and our preferred start date is 1st July, so please apply now!
Source: Uniting News