Location:  Geraldton Hospital

Salary:  MP Year 1-7 $133,571 to $178,656 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 10.5% superannuation and applicable allowances)

Applications Close: Monday 05/12/2022 at 4.00 pm WST

Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12-months commencing in 2023, with the possibility of extension(s).

POSITION PROFILE

We are keen to welcome to a motivated Medical Administration Registrar (MAR) to our team at Geraldton Hospital! The service is entering an exciting period of growth and transition, with planning well underway for service expansion and redevelopment.

The MAR will work with the specialist (FRACMA) Director of Medical Services and Geraldton Hospital to provide professional leadership as well as guidance in relation to strategic and operational projects as required, with a particular focus on clinical governance, accreditation, service development and general medical administration duties.

The MAR will be engaged in or progressing towards a supervised training program in medical administration as a Trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). If participating in the RACMA training program will be supported in developing the required skills needed to become a specialist healthcare medical administrator.

AREA PROFILE

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

REGION PROFILE

The Midwest is located in the western middle section of Western Australia and stretches from the Indian Ocean in the west and bordered by the Pilbara in the north, the Wheatbelt in the south and Goldfields in the south and east. It incorporates four health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison. It covers more than 600,000 square kilometres, nearly one quarter of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south. Geraldton is the largest town north of Perth and one of the most attractive coastal centres in Western Australia. It is both a seaside resort and an important port.  It offers beachside living alongside rural life as well as a wide range of recreational, shopping and educational facilities.

WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometres. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health across rural and remote Western Australia.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse state in the world
• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

 We encourage you to contact Dr Ranji Paul, Director Medical services on 08 9956 2410 or email ranjit.paul@health.wa.gov.au

TO BE SUCCESSFUL TO THE ROLE

Applicants must hold General AHPRA Registration, ideally at least PGY4 level and willing to enter into the RACMA specialist training program; with a preference for candidates who have experience from Australia or a comparable health system.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

 Applicants are requested to apply online via MedJobsWA(Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:

1. Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (up to 4 A4 pages)
   including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
3. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria below.

Essential

1. Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated relevant clinical and procedural experience and/or specialty trainee registration.
3. Current enrollment in the RACMA specialist training program (or a willingness to enroll if successful applicant to the role).
4. Demonstrated ability to lead.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
6. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
7. Demonstrated self-motivated and awareness of safe clinical practice within own limitations.
8. Demonstrated understanding of knowledge of culturally appropriate care.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated participation in continuing medical education.
2. Knowledge and experience of quality assurance activities.
3. Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedJobsWA@health.wa.gov.au. 

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY

 All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster vaccination when they are eligible) in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWD) (or its replacement), COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, and the Booster Vaccination (Restriction on Access) Directions (no 2) (or its replacement) (BVD), unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWD and/or BVD.

Additionally, if an employee is working in a residential aged care facility, they must comply with the Residential Aged Care Facility Worker Access Directions No 4 (or its replacement).

OTHER CONDITIONS

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au 
• WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
• WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

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Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on 05/12/2022 AWST will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.