Deputy Executive Director Medical Services

The Position Assist the Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) in the coordination, administration and evaluation of Agency wide aspects of Medical Services.

Responsible for ensuring that the recruitment, appointment, credentialing and employment of junior medical staff are consistent with legislative and Award provision.

Responsible for overseeing the recruitment and workforce planning for junior medical staff, selection and ongoing training requirements (Vocational and pre-vocational).

Responsible for overseeing the strategic development and improved partnership and communications with General Practice and the wider community health care providers Act in the position of EDMS as required, in addition to being delegated as required.

Health Service 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 Location 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.

Essential Criteria Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant speciality.

Possesses or working toward fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators.

The Package Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11 Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award Circa $300,000 dep on level and experience About Skilled Medical Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

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