Executive Medical Director

The Team: As an experienced Specialist Medical Practitioner, with broad clinical experience, works with stakeholders throughout the health care system to improve patient care service models.
The Executive Medical Director provides clinical leadership, direction, and professional oversight for medical practitioners in Ambulance Tasmania.
The role supports this group to provide medical services across all of Ambulance Tasmania's business functions and response capabilities including clinical advice and coordination, primary (pre-hospital) and secondary (inter-hospital) responses, interfacility patient transport, disaster preparedness and response, research, education, quality improvement and professional development for Ambulance Tasmania's clinical staff.
As a senior clinical leader in Ambulance Tasmania, the Executive Medical Director ensures all clinical programs and services provide the highest quality and standard of medical care.
Together with the Director of Clinical Services and Director of Operations, the Executive Medical Director ensures that clinical practice guidelines and the direction of human, financial and material resources are appropriate to supporting the goals, policies, and vision of the organisation.
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: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.
*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 + 11.5% 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 3as 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 ofa fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or an allowance in lieu of a motor vehicle.
Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35% Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480per annum 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
other allowances as applicable.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty*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: Postgraduate tertiary qualification in a relevant field of study (Masters or Ph D, Diploma Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine or similar qualification) Substantial managerial experience at senior manager or executive level Safety, quality and service accreditation experience Extensive operational experience as a practicing clinician Significant research and education experience, academic appointments, and publications Significant experience in ambulance operations 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: 520760 Executive Medical Director SMP1-11 (July 2023) CSU (1).docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx 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.
For more information Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Michelle Baxter Acting Chief Executive 0456379112 What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health.
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This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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