Rural Generalist Obstetrician
2 weeks ago
Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Gove District Hospital
Job title Rural Generalist Obstetrician Designation Rural Generalist RG1 - RG4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 3 years
Salary $213,380 - $242,013 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 42700 RTF Closing 02/09/2025
Contact officer Dr Rajendra Pillay on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Responsible for the ongoing provision of high-quality clinical care to patients at Gove District Hospital.
Context statement
A Rural Generalist - GP obstetrician (RG/GPO) is a Medical Officer employed or regularly performing duties in a rural or remote
hospital or community setting who has advanced skills in obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as core skills and experience in Rural
and Remote Medicine. The Medical Officer will hold a DRANZCOG (adv) and usually will have been admitted as a Fellow of the
RACGP or ACRRM. (Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement, Clause
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide shared antenatal care and coordination for women of all risk levels across the East Arnhem Region.
- Provide intrapartum and postnatal care within the limits of the hospital's agreed scope of practice.
- Ability to provide comprehensive neonatal care including advanced neonatal resuscitation, level three nursery care (BSLs,
jaundice, risk of sepsis cover, respiratory support when it is felt the support can be weaned quickly) and normal/well newborn
care and discharge checks.
- Opportunity to provide minor gynaecological procedures and to manage simple gynaecologic problems through the outpatient
GP obstetric clinic.
- Provide, coordinate and facilitate diagnosis, patient management and discharge planning, including provision of accurate,
timely and legible medical records, including medical reports and discharge summaries.
- Participate in on-call, after hours and weekend rosters as determined by the Director of Medical Services or delegate.
- Direct, coordinate, supervise, manage and evaluate the work of subordinate medical staff, including medical students, in the
provision of patient care.
8. Lead and participate in continuing medical education, professional development, peer review, research and teaching, including
the provision of training to medical and nursing personnel in aspects of obstetric medical care.
9. Adhere to Best Work Practice Standards as laid down in the Northern Territory Medical Officers Certified Agreement.
10. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership
practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or Australian College of Rural and Remote
Medicine (ACRRM) or equivalent and eligible for general/specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Broad postgraduate experience and recent relevant experience in clinical practice.
3. Recognized advanced specialised training or extended skills training in obstetrics (advanced DRANZCOG).
4. Demonstrated capacity to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team and provide medical officer supervision.
5. Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work environment.
6. Evidence of commitment to continuing education, teaching, research and quality assurance activities.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice
and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with
blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements. Please see additional information attachment.
Approved: 31 July 2025 Pricsilla Moore, A/ Regional Executive Director East Arnhem
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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Gove District Hospital
Job title Senior Rural Generalist Obstetrician Designation Senior Rural Generalist SRG1 - SRG3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 3 years
Salary $251,554 - $270,033 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 42700 RTF Closing 02/09/2025
Contact officer Dr Rajendra Pillay on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Responsible for the ongoing provision of high-quality clinical care to patients at Gove District Hospital.
Context statement
A Senior Rural Generalist - GP obstetrician (RG/GPO) is a Medical Officer employed or regularly performing duties in a rural or
remote hospital or community setting who has advanced skills in obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as core skills and experience
in Rural and Remote Medicine. The Medical Officer will hold a DRANZCOG (adv) and usually will have been admitted as a Fellow
of the RACGP or ACRRM. (Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement, Clause
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide shared antenatal care and coordination for women of all risk levels across the East Arnhem Region.
- Provide intrapartum and postnatal care within the limits of the hospital's agreed scope of practice.
- Ability to provide comprehensive neonatal care including advanced neonatal resuscitation, level three nursery care (BSLs,
jaundice, risk of sepsis cover, respiratory support when it is felt the support can be weaned quickly) and normal/well newborn
care and discharge checks.
- Opportunity to provide minor gynaecological procedures and to manage simple gynaecologic problems through the outpatient
GP obstetric clinic.
- Provide, coordinate and facilitate diagnosis, patient management and discharge planning, including provision of accurate,
timely and legible medical records, including medical reports and discharge summaries.
- Participate in on-call, after hours and weekend rosters as determined by the Director of Medical Services or delegate.
- Direct, coordinate, supervise, manage and evaluate the work of subordinate medical staff, including medical students, in the
provision of patient care.
8. Lead and participate in continuing medical education, professional development, peer review, research and teaching, including
the provision of training to medical and nursing personnel in aspects of obstetric medical care.
9. Adhere to Best Work Practice Standards as laid down in the Northern Territory Medical Officers Certified Agreement.
10. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership
practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or Australian College of Rural and Remote
Medicine (ACRRM) or equivalent and eligible for general/specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Broad postgraduate experience including at least 3 years post-Fellowship experience and recent relevant experience in clinical
practice.
3. Recognized advanced specialised training or extended skills training in obstetrics (advanced DRANZCOG).
4. Demonstrated capacity to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team and provide medical officer supervision.
5. Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work environment.
6. Evidence of commitment to continuing education, teaching, research and quality assurance activities.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice
and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with
blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements. Please see additional information attachment.
