At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide GP services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in a supportive team.
- Company: Join IUIH, a leader in community-controlled health services for Indigenous populations.
- Benefits: In-house training, wellness activities, and opportunities to engage with the community.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to cultural safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in Indigenous health while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have medical qualifications and AHPRA registration; experience with Indigenous communities is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About Us
Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health.
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.
The Regional and Specialist team includes Integrated Specialist Services, Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, Primary Healthcare Services, Birthing and Early Childhood Services (South), and Child and Youth Services.
Our purpose is to connect, guide, and empower teams and communities through culturally safe, transparent, and responsive ways.
About the Role
As General Practitioner – Pamela Mam Health Centre, your role is responsible for the provision of General Practitioner services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team of medical and health staff, within the operational framework of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled Health Service.
- Day to Day Duties
- Contribute to the maintenance of high-quality information in electronic record systems.
- Utilise patient information and recall systems to support individual client care and identify population health needs and gaps in service delivery.
- Establish and maintain strong linkages with other health providers in the area to ensure optimum coordination of care and advocacy for the client base.
- Oversee the delivery of comprehensive preventive health assessments for clients across the age spectrum and provide leadership for the multidisciplinary team in delivery of coordinated care planning for clients with complex chronic care needs.
- Optimise referral pathways to specialist and allied health services for clients; work closely with the Practice Manager and service team to anticipate and identify opportunities for expanding access to these services for clients.
Qualifications
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
- AHPRA Registration.
- Current Medical Indemnity Insurance.
- Bachelor of Medicine.
- Specialist GP Recognition / Vocational Registration.
- MBBS and Unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Current CPR Certificate.
- Desirable, but not mandatory: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities.
Benefits
- We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
- Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
- Access to 'Growing Our Own Opportunities' through in-house training and programs.
- Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.
- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
- Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.
- Company Overview
IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland.
IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.
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GP - Pamela Mam Health Centre employer: Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing culturally safe and responsive health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Southeast Queensland. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from in-house training programs that foster professional growth and development, while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and community empowerment.
Contact Details:
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Recruitment Team
