First Nations Health Manager, Sexual Health Programs

6 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The First Nations Health Manager Sexual Health Programs has management responsibilities for the continued development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Detention Centre Sexual Health Program to ensure culturally appropriate reproductive health, sexual health and bloodborne viruses services including prevention, early detection, contact tracing, health education and promotion are provided.
The position has further accountability in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sexual Health Programs across West Moreton Health.
About you
- Well-developed liaison and communication skills, and the ability to negotiate or communicate on behalf of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and the West Moreton Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit.
- A high degree of program management and leadership skills.
- Ability to coordinate and implement education and skills development to health staff relevant to the specific programs of the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Service.
- Well-developed knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and policy for health care program delivery, and ability to translate guidelines into primary health care practice.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
- Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community
- Whilst not mandatory, a Diploma in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care would be highly desirable.

About West Moreton
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.



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