DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service & Central Gippsland Health Service

Joint appointment, shared equally by two health services in neighbouring rural cities

New position, structured to have responsibility for higher-level functions only

Superb lifestyle - gateways to lakes, ocean beaches, mountains and snowfields

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) and Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) provide multi disciplinary health services to Bairnsdale and East Gippsland, and to Sale and Central Gippsland, respectively. Their core services include delivery of acute hospital care, rehabilitation, aged care services, outpatient services, home based services and community health. Both Services are affiliated with Monash University for the teaching of medical students. 

BRHS and CGHS have established a joint position of Director of Medical Services (DMS), reporting to the Chief Executive Officers. To enable the appointee to focus on the higher-level functions of a DMS and therefore work with maximum effectiveness on the basis of 0.5 EFT at each Service, the more routine functions have been allocated to other members of the Services’ executive teams.

 

The key objective of the DMS is to lead and direct the delivery and development of clinical services within BRHS and CGHS as a member of their executive teams. This ground-breaking joint role will enable the DMS to provide leadership and direction in clinical governance, and in improving and fostering partnership medical service delivery between BRHS and CGHS.

 

Applicants should have a primary medical qualification registrable with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators or other recognised postgraduate qualification in public health or business administration. Amongst the specific skills and knowledge required is a demonstrated, comprehensive understanding of the Victorian public health system – in particular the funding, delivery and management of services. 

 

The remuneration and benefits package to be offered to the successful applicant will take account of his/her qualifications and experience in medical administration, and aim at attracting and retaining a high-calibre DMS.

 

Bairnsdale and Sale are thriving regional centres in Eastern Victoria. They have excellent shopping, sporting, cultural and education facilities, including a private co-education school with outstanding Year 12 results. Located in pleasant rural settings, they are gateways to Victoria’s lakes and wilderness area, and offer easy access to surf beaches, the high country and snowfields. Bairnsdale and Sale provide an ideal environment to raise a family and to build a successful and rewarding career.

 

Further information about the Services and region may be found on www.brhs.com.au and www.cghs.com.au  The position description, with the specific position requirements, may be obtained from Les McBride of Cleveland McBride Health Recruitment at:

 

Email: lm@clevelandmcbride.com

Tel: +61 / 03 9486 0500    

Fax: +61 / 03 9486 0200

Mail: Suite 4, Level 4, 372 Albert Street, East Melbourne, Vic 3002

 

 

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