Men's Health Coordinator

• Position Title: Men's
  Health Coordinator
• Duration: Full-time Ongoing
• Base Salary: $102,795 to
  $110,496 p.a. as per Admin Classification

This
position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination
Act 1996 (NT).

WHO ARE WE?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health
Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to
providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services
and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli
Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

ABOUT THE
ROLE

The primary focus of this role is clinical
care for Men's health streams across DDHS sites. Additionally, the role
involves leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Men's Health
Initiatives across all DDHS clinics, with an emphasis on improving access,
integration, and culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
men. It also includes delivering and coordinating high-quality primary health
care as the lead men's health clinician and providing strategic advice to
executive and clinical leadership on emerging issues and opportunities in men's
health.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Contribute
  to the development and implementation of DDHS's Strategic Plan and Men's Health
  Strategies to ensure integrated, culturally appropriate services that meet
  community needs.
• Support
  the design and rollout of innovative service models to expand men's health
  programs across multiple service streams (e.g., Chronic Disease, Social &
  Emotional Wellbeing, Population Health).
• Foster
  cross-program collaboration to ensure men's health considerations are embedded
  in service planning, health promotion, and clinical care delivery.
• Act as
  the first point of contact for clients, conducting health assessments, care
  plans, case conferencing, treatment, follow-up and referrals.
• Supply
  or administer medicines including vaccines for common conditions as per
  relevant legislation, policies, and/or as prescribed by a medical practitioner.
• Support
  GPs, visiting health professionals, and specialists in patient care.
• Communicate
  health information clearly and ensure patient, carer, and community
  understanding through feedback.
• Promote
  men's health and wellbeing through community-based engagement activities.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Bachelor of Nursing and/or
  Certificate IV in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
• 3+ years
  of experience in a similar field.
• About
  Giving Vaccines (AGV) certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated
  understanding of Primary Health Care using standard treatment manuals.
• Strong
  cultural awareness and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
  issues.
• Well-developed
  communication skills, including cross-cultural communication.
• Ability
  to work in a multidisciplinary team, independently, and with strong
  organisational skills.
• Demonstrated
  computer skills, including Microsoft Office and clinical practice software

Desirable

• Experience
  working in a Men's Health Coordinator role.
• Experience
  in clinical practice or community health education programs.
• Demonstrated
  leadership in the development, implementation, or evaluation of men's health
  programs.
• Diploma
  of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
• Relevant
  postgraduate qualifications

• 6 weeks annual leave.
• 5 days paid leave during
  end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave).
• Salary packaging up to
  $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
• Career development and training opportunities

For further information, please contact - Chen
Rocco |Senior Manager- Clinical Operations |

• Willing to undergo a Police
  Check.
• Ability and willingness to
  obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current driver's licence.
• Current CPR certificate or
  the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.

• Fully vaccinated against
  COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register
  (AIR) be submitted.

• Full rights to work in
  Australia.