At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead medical services in two regional hospitals, focusing on non-clinical leadership.
- Company: WA Country Health Service, serving vital regional communities.
- Benefits: Attractive daily rate, travel, accommodation, and meals covered.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in modern facilities and support local communities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in regional healthcare while enjoying a short-term leadership role.
- Qualifications: Experienced medical administrator with FRACMA preferred.
The predicted salary is between 87750 - 107250 $ per year.
Locum District Director of Medical Services (DDMS) - Western Australia
Approximately 3 months | Commencing 26 October | Non-clinical leadership role
Attractive daily rate of $2,500 for FRACMA-qualified candidates
Travel, accommodation and meals provided
Regional leadership opportunity across two modern Wheatbelt hospitals.
We're seeking an experienced medical administrator for a locum District Director of Medical Services (DDMS) position with WA Country Health Service, covering the Southern and Eastern Wheatbelt districts. Based primarily at Narrogin Hospital, with some time at Merredin Hospital, this is an excellent opportunity for a senior medical leader seeking a short-term, non-clinical assignment in regional Western Australia.
Location: Narrogin Hospital, with some time at Merredin Hospital, WA
Start date: 26 October, for approximately 3 months
Work pattern: Monday to Friday, 8-10 hour days
FTE: 0.8-1.0
Rate: $2,500 per day for candidates with FRACMA
Clinical duties: None - non-clinical leadership role
Ideal profile:
- Experienced medical administrator or senior medical leader
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA) preferred
- Strong leadership and medical services management experience
- Comfortable working across regional health services and supporting operational and clinical governance priorities
Why consider this opportunity?
- Lead across two important regional health services within the WA Country Health Service network
- Work across modern hospital facilities serving the Southern and Eastern Wheatbelt communities
- Enjoy a short-term leadership assignment with travel and accommodation support
Travel and accommodation:
- Fuel reimbursed at $0.91 per kilometre for travel from home to the hospital and return within WA
- Flights and hire car provided for interstate doctors
- Hospital accommodation and meals provided
About the locations:
Narrogin is approximately 198 km south-east of Perth and serves as a key regional hub for the surrounding farming communities. Its modern health service offers emergency, acute, sub-acute, surgical, obstetric, cancer care and palliative care services.
Merredin is the service centre for the Eastern Wheatbelt, supporting surrounding regional communities through its modernised health service and expanded ambulatory care facilities.
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