Executive Director of Medical Services

As a senior member of the hospital executive and as part of the Department of Health (DoH) clinical governance structure, the Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) will provide clinical leadership focused on the interests of the Tasmanian community through the promotion of continuous improvement in local and state-wide whole-of-system clinical service provision. The EDMS will do this by providing specialist medical leadership to the organisation on all aspects of its operation, with a particular emphasis on strategic policy and direction for the medical workforce and the quality and safety of patient care through effective clinical governance.

Working effectively within the local executive, with Clinical/Medical Directors and multi-disciplinary management teams across the broader organisation, the EDMS will provide strong medical leadership and promote continuous improvement in clinical service provision.

The Department of Health – North West (DoH) services a population of approximately 116,000, with major sites located approximately 50km apart. The medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, close to Devonport. Both hospitals have busy emergency and general medical departments, with Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics primarily located at the NWRH.

A busy general surgical service is based at the NWRH, while the MCH provides predominantly day surgery cases. A rehabilitation service is located in a purpose-built ward at the MCH, and there are extensive outpatient services for a range of subspecialty services. An eight-bed Intensive Care unit is located at NWRH, with extensive onsite support services in pathology, imaging, and pharmacy.

The North West Cancer Centre (NWCC) operates as a branch of the Northern Tasmania Cancer Service, providing integrated oncology services to patients in North West Tasmania.

Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance, allowing you to pursue what drives you both professionally and personally. The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, and is accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland.

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as: Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.

Licences and Registration: Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.

Desirability Criteria: Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Holds or working towards Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA), or Associate Fellowship of RACMA (AFRACMA), or equivalent Post-Graduate health management qualification(s).

The Package: Access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award. Salary packaging options include benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year. Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata. Allowance in lieu of private practice scheme 35%. North West Recruitment and Retention Allowance 20%. Generous relocation assistance and accommodation support available. Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.