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Staff
Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $248,765 -
$304,012
(including salary $213,380 –
$261,100)
Rural Medical Administrator - Remuneration Package Range $251,554 - $270,033 + Allowances
Senior Staff Specialist Clinician - Remuneration Package Range $314,354 - $347,549
(including salary $270,033
- $298,705)
Medical Katherine Hospital - Big Rivers Region
Katherine, Northern Territory
One fixed vacancy available for 2 years
Selection will be made at the SC, RMA or
SCC level depending on the experience/qualifications of the successful
applicant. If you’re passionate about rural medicine
and want to lead with purpose in a unique healthcare setting – this is the role
for you. Are you ready to lead in a unique and
dynamic clinical environment? Drive strategic planning, safety, and
clinical excellence in the NT Enjoy a leadership role with variety,
purpose, and professional growth
About Katherine Hospital Katherine Hospital is a 60-bed facility
that services the Big Rivers Region, which covers a geographical area larger
than Victoria. It provides care to a diverse population, including a significant
proportion of Indigenous patients from remote communities and cattle stations.
The hospital is known for its strong focus on rural and remote healthcare and
offers an excellent environment for medical professionals seeking diverse and
challenging cases. It is emerging as a key rural generalist training ground, as
well as offering existing strong relationships with departments at our tertiary
referral centre of Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH). The Role As the Regional Director Medical Services, you will
oversee and lead the delivery of medical and clinical services at Katherine
Hospital and Primary Health Care Centres across the Big Rivers Region. You will
have a strong focus on clinical governance and achieving and maintaining the
highest possible standards of medical care. Key Duties Ensure the delivery of safe,
high-quality medical services across Katherine Hospital and PHCs in the Big
Rivers Region. Lead clinical governance and provide
expert clinical leadership across multiple settings Support and mentor a diverse and
dedicated medical workforce, including Specialists, GPs, Junior Medical
Officers and Rural Generalist trainees. Oversee medical education and
credentialing in line with NT Health standards. Advise executive leadership on clinical,
professional conduct, and governance matters contributing to strategic
planning and efficient resource management.
About you We’re seeking an experienced clinical
leader with a strong background in rural and remote healthcare, committed to
clinical governance and workforce development. To be successful you will
have: Specialist registration (or eligibility)
with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority, along with
Fellowship (or equivalent) with a relevant Australasian specialist college
such as the RACGP, ACRRM, or AFPHM. Extensive postgraduate clinical
experience, including recent hospital-based practice, with demonstrated
expertise in rural and remote medicine. Proven experience in medical
administration and management, including a sound understanding of contemporary
HR practices. Hold, or be working towards, AFRACMA, FRACMA or FACHSM
qualifications. Strong knowledge of current clinical
practices, with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality care. Demonstrated ability to provide expert
clinical governance advice to health service leadership and fellow
clinicians. Strategic and operational planning
capabilities, with a track record of monitoring performance and successfully
implementing change. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, motivate, and build
collaborative relationships across the health service.
Apply now! To hear from our Doctors and learn about
the Territory, click below: For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Clinical Employment Unit on 08 8973 0920 or BRR.ClinicalEmployment@nt,gov.au Quote vacancy number: 2625
Closing date: 14/05/2025 Applications should consist of a one page
summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications. For a copy of the Job Description or to
view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please
visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search Click here to apply: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=320300 < /FONT>
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