Director Medical Services – Bundaberg Hospital

Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Bundaberg, QLD
Application Close Date: 19/11/2024

Where you’ll be working

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours’ drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region’s fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away.

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is responsible for the delivery of public hospital and health services including medical, surgical, emergency, obstetrics, paediatrics, specialist outpatient clinics, mental health, critical care and clinical support services to people residing in a geographical area which incorporates the North Burnett, Bundaberg and Fraser Coast local government areas and part of Gladstone local government area (Miriam Vale).

About the Role

•  A unique opportunity exists for a Director of Medical Services to join the medical leadership team at Bundaberg Hospital, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. This is your chance to help shape a vibrant medical community in a dynamic, flourishing region. As a strategic member of the leadership team within the health service, you’ll be empowered to drive improvements and bring your visionary approach to the frontline, providing crucial advice, guidance, and support directly the Executive Director of Medical Services and work beside and with the Executive and senior leadership team.
• The Director of Medical Services (DMS) reports to the Executive Director of Medical Services (EDMS), Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) and provides specialised medical administration support and direction to Bundaberg and Rural clinical services.

About You

• Mandatory possession of a Medical qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
• Possession of qualifications and experience appropriate for registration as a Specialist in Medical Administration by the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) is preferred.
• Specialists in possession of registration in other clinical specialties may be considered if significant progress towards achieving specialist registration in medical administration can be demonstrated.
• All applicants must be awarded Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) by the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Credentialing and SoCP committee. Information presented for application will be presented to the committee during the selection process, and all appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken. This process must be completed prior to commencement.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing Continuing Medical Education program with the appropriate body/bodies.
• This position may be required to work outside core business hours and participate in on call duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to work at other facilities within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.

More information:

For more information please contact:

Dr Allison Johns, 0427 289 739

Applications close: Tuesday 19th of November 2024