Cultural Ambassador

Company Overview:

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd is a leading healthcare provider in Australia, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting health and well-being in the community.

About the Role:

The African Liaison & Family and Reproductive Rights Education Program (FARREP) worker will play a critical role in raising awareness amongst health professionals on female circumcision and developing best practice models for service provision to clients who have undergone or been exposed to this practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise awareness amongst health professionals on female circumcision
• Develop best practice models for service provision to clients who have undergone or been exposed to female circumcision
• Support African women and empower them to negotiate their choices during their care
• Provide health promotion activities to potential service users in the community

Requirements:

• Experience working with the African Community in a Community Development role
• Specialised knowledge of working with women who have experienced F.G.M.
• A compassionate, flexible, and positive approach to effective patient care

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary of $45.75 per hour
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

About Us:

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.