Medical Officer

Permanent Part Time and Full Time positions available

Based in Cairns and Edmonton

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen:

We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them:

• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
• 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave pro rata.
• Commitment to professional development.
• EAP for employees and family members.

About the role:

To provide high quality primary health care services to clients of Wuchopperen.

The position of Medical Officer reports to a Coordinator, Health Services and has no direct responsibility for supervision of staff.

Significant liaison and coordination with the Clinic and clinical teams is required, together with maintaining regular contact with internal and external health professionals, service providers and other stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes for clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services to advance the health of clients of Wuchopperen including specific services of general medical practice, emergency care and community health;
• Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the primary health programs and services delivered by Wuchopperen;
• Contribute to the development of clinical policies and best practice service delivery in primary health care;
• Actively implement the suite of EPC items including Aboriginal and Torres Islander health checks as part of routine planned care;
• Participate in case planning conferences to ensure client care is planned and managed effectively;
• Provide client care in accordance with the ethics and standards of the medical profession;
• Ensure that concise comprehensive, and accurate client records are maintained in a timely manner;
• Maintain appropriate records that provide the service with timely and accurate reports;
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external health service providers to ensure coordinated continuity of care;
• Undertake professional development activities to ensure the continued delivery of best practice clinical care;
• Participate in medical research and quality assurance programs to ensure safe and effective health care;
• Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Work within Wuchopperen's Policies and Procedures including the Staff Code of Conduct and the Work Health and Safety requirements and contribute to continuous improvement processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery.
• Other duties as required, within your skills, experience and capacity.
• For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective, including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Commitment to work within the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control including willingness to develop the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Extensively developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability liaise with a range of stakeholders as well as effectively advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment, prioritise and meet deadlines, deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and work within the core values and behaviours of Wuchopperen.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Medicine from a recognised University. Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number, Certified copies of qualifications and current registration is required to be provided prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

Requirements:

• It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B
• It is recommended the employee be vaccinated against COVID 19
• The Medical Officer must have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency and preferably with Immunisation Endorsement.
• Proof of qualifications and current registration is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• Possession of a current CPR certificate or commitment to obtain within the first six weeks of employment is essential.
• Possession of a current Queensland "CA" class driver's licence is essential.
• Commitment to work within the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control including a willingness to develop the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Ability to use Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the client information management systems.

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.

Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government's Blue Card Services website for more information.

How to apply:

To be eligible for interview, applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing the Core Capabilities and an up-to-date Resume including two referees.

For more information contact Ben Jesser, Executive Director, Primary Health Care on 07 4080 1150.

Wuchopperen is a Child Safe Organisation, and the safety and wellbeing of children is of utmost importance.