Medical Administration Registrar

This position provides the opportunity to lead and develop medical services in remote and rural settings, working alongside a committed team of rural generalists, GPs and trainees, with some of Australia’s greatest National Parks at your doorstep.

An exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to undertake medical administration training as a RACMA Registrar, based in NT and serving the Big Rivers Region. While this is envisaged as a full-time role, part-time would be considered; best suited to second or third year candidates, although first-year candidates may be considered based on experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with and reporting to the DMS, you will be responsible for supporting the provision of high-quality health care services by providing leadership for a portfolio of responsibilities that may include medical workforce recruitment, retention, industrial relations, medicolegal matters as appropriate, and supporting the process of performance review and development of staff under supervision.
• You will work closely with the Safety and Quality manager to monitor and promote quality, safety, and performance standards.
• The role provides excellent opportunities to lead RMO rostering, pastoral care, engagement and accreditation of training positions.

Health Service

Hospital is a 60-bed hospital in the Northern Territory with a unique and dynamic clinical environment, a cohesive and supportive management structure and an engaged clinician workforce comprising Specialists, Rural Generalists and Junior Medical Officers.

The Location

The town is home to a bustling commercial centre, good schools and social opportunities. Surrounded by Nitmiluk, Kakadu and East Kimberley National Parks, locals spend their weekends enjoying the proximity to outback Australia and with no shortage of bushwalks, camping opportunities and breathtaking flora, fauna and scenery.

Essential Criteria

• Australian citizen or permanent residency in Australia with general registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA.
• Acceptance into (or eligibility for) the RACMA Fellowship Training Program.
• Demonstrated commitment to medical leadership with an ability to evaluate clinical problems and develop appropriate management plans.
• Demonstrate an aptitude and commitment to acquiring skills in medical administration, management and leadership.
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills appropriate for a trainee, an ability to effectively facilitate relationships with other staff, patients and their families, hospital management and to have a high standard of professional behaviour.
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively organise and manage time and resources and demonstrate punctuality and reliability, including appropriate self-care, ability to cope with stress, and willingness to consider feedback.
• Have a commitment to ongoing education and understanding of audit/research processes.
• Demonstrable commitment to rural and remote medicine.
• Experience in rural medicine (NT experience highly regarded), and/or in Indigenous health desirable.

Package

Salary $166,617 – $182,143 + allowances.