Men's Health Program Lead - 100957
Job No:
MHAC592
Location:
Nhulunbuy, NT
- We’re one of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare.
- We’re engaging with health issues at a grass roots community level.
- We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to help change the future for Aboriginal healthcare.
What we stand for
With eight clinics and growing across East Arnhem Land, we’re providing health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents. Our Board of Directors represents communities across the region, ensuring every decision we make helps empower Yolngu people to take control of their lives and direct their own futures.
We’re connected by passion
We share a passion for the rich history of the Yolngu culture and a commitment to ensure that the work we’re doing is instrumental in ensuring self-determination for Indigenous peoples. We’re a people place where going above and beyond is in our nature. We’re not just offering jobs, we’re offering a way to shape Australia’s future. Do you share our passion?
We need you
Miwatj Health are pleased to offer this position as a full time, fixed term through to the 30th June 2024 opportunity. Based in the Gove Peninsula and supporting all of East Arnhem Land you will be working closely with our Aboriginal workforce which is critical to our clients success. You’ll be committed to finding the best way to communicate with our clients and our team in order to provide great care in sometimes uncertain circumstances.
Core aspects of your role will include:
- To coordinate the work of staff reporting directly to the position across the Gove Peninsula.
- To coordinate/facilitate access to healthcare by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male clients across Miwatj communities.
- To coordinate a regular meeting of the Men’s Health Nurses and staff across all Miwatj clinics.
- Create/implement/evaluate culturally appropriate activities that promote engagement with health services.
- To work with and coordinate partnerships with the broader Health workforce or other local organizations relevant to Aboriginal/Yolngu man in the region, aiming to provide high quality care to male clients across Miwatj communities.
- Undertake the day-to-day operational management of the men’s health team, including staff supervision/support (within scope of practice) and coordination of men’s health service delivery.
- Be the “Go to Person” for Men’s Health related issues, referrals, etc.
- Manage the Men’s Health Team workforce requirements on the Gove Peninsula including recruitment, orientation, professional development, probation and performance appraisals, and mandatory training.
- Facilitate good communication and team dynamic to ensure all roles and responsibilities are understood, allocated, and clearly communicated.
- Support and participate in ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement, including contributing to policy development in Men’s Health.
- Coordinate and provide professional, evidence based primary health care to individuals, families and the community utilizing a holistic and culturally acceptable approach – with a focus on male clients.
- Other duties as required by line manager.
Why Miwatj?
Whether working with a remote healthcare provider is in your bucket list, or something that is tried and tested, we’d love for you to reach out. East Arnhem Land offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a community where the richness of Yolngu culture is in the air you breathe.
A competitive salary of $110,606 - $126,911 PA pro-rata (dependent on skills and experience) is available with this full time, fixed term position.
How do you know if you’re the right fit?
In order to deliver on our mission, we know that a collaborative, supportive team is critical. We’re looking for people who are committed to not only growing their capability, but willing to step in and support other team members and clients. Whilst knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is helpful, what will really see you thrive in our communities is an open mind, willingness to be exposed to culture, and curiosity. Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:
- Minimum 5 years post graduate experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical services to Aboriginal
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Aboriginal community controlled health
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication and report writing
- Excellent communication skills with particular emphasis on cultural awareness, including the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people so as to achieve a friendly and co-operative work
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of social determinants of health issues affecting Aboriginal
- Experience in the use of computerized Patient Information and Recall Systems and a willingness to impart those skills to
- Ability and willingness to participate in the development of community-based primary health care
- Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) or ability to
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For more information please contact the Miwatj Health Recruitment Team at: recruitment@miwatj.com.au and quote reference MHAC592.
Application close date: once the position is filled.
We’re proud to employ over 116 Yolngu employees and we are always looking to increase that number. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and interested in this role you are encouraged to apply.