Public Health Physician/Medical Officer of Health

Dunedin or Invercargill

Public Health South wishes to appoint a Public Health Physician who is also able to be designated as a Medical Officer of Health.

This varied and challenging role will require you to work proactively with our public health team to ensure successful delivery of our outcomes focused programmes across the Southern DHB. You will join our three current specialists and work closely with the Ministry of Health, the media, other health professionals, local authorities and community health providers to provide leadership and guidance of public health matters for the Southern District.

You will ideally be experienced in working in multi-disciplinary teams and have a detailed understanding of the NZ health system. The ability to think strategically and translate strategic goals into operational plans along with proven presentation and communication skills are essential.

You can be based either in Dunedin or Invercargill city and occasional travel around Otago and Southland will be required. The on-call roster will be shared with the other specialists.

Specialist qualifications in public health medicine such as Fellowship with the RACP or NZ College of Public Health Medicine and eligibility for vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council are a requirement of the position.

Dunedin and Invercargill are both wonderful southern cities and offer a unique combination of city living with opportunities to indulge in a full range of outdoor pursuits. If you’re considering a move down South feel free to come and talk to us about the job, the good schools, the family life and the recreational potential of the district.

Closing date: open

Please attach an updated CV and cover letter and apply online. For more details contact Nigel Copson, Recruitment Advisor:
03 470 9605 or nigel.copson@southerndhb.govt.nz. 

Chief Executive Officer Roles

Lead transformation in healthcare delivery – multiple roles,
17 metropolitan, regional and rural roles across Queensland, Australia.
 

• Pioneer health reforms in Queensland,
• Lead and reshape public healthcare services,
• Opportunity to deliver first class health services to Queensland communities,
• A chance to transform an organisation and change the lives of the people it serves.

As part of a commitment to reform the way health services are delivered across Queensland, the Health and Hospital Network Act 2011 established 17 local health networks which will commence on 1 July 2012. Each local network will have a CEO who will lead these organisations into the future, reporting to a local Governing Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to build better health services able to meet the challenges of the future – a fresh approach which puts the needs of patients first and which values the local knowledge of skilled and hard working frontline staff.

As CEO you will lead the organisation and its programmes and services in a way that builds and enhances strong relationships with government, other health agencies and the community. You will drive the delivery of cost effective, patient centred care through strong and motivated leadership of skilled clinicians and other dedicated staff.
 

The opportunity

• This reform offers a unique opportunity for CEOs across Queensland to be appointed to lead newly established Local Health and Hospital Network.
• Responsible for strategic direction and leadership of these pivotal service organisations, each CEO reports to a local Governing Council and works with government and the community to deliver first class health services for Queensland.

The person

• Operational excellence in leading a large and complex delivery organisation,
• High level strategic, creative and analytical thinking skills,
• A high level of effectiveness in managing major change in a dynamic environment,
• Outstanding communication and advocacy skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.

For more information on the roles, their environments, the national health reform agenda and the application process please visit www.talent2.com/17-LHHN-CEOs-Qld. Confidential enquiries to Rachael Davin or Peter de Boer of Talent2 on 04 978 1040. Closing date Monday 13 February 2012. Please contact Talent2 on 04 978 1040 should you wish to submit an application after this date.

Trade Justice Campaigner

The Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network is a network of community groups and individuals which campaigns for a more equitable, open and accountable trade system, based on international labour rights and environmental standards, and to ensure that trade agreements do not reduce the ability of governments to regulate in the public interest (see www.aftinet.org.au).

The position is part-time for 3-4 days per week, on a fixed-term contract, with ongoing employment dependent on funding. The salary is paid part-time pro rata on an annual rate of $54,600 plus 9 percent superannuation.

Applications must be accepted before Monday 13 February 2012.

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Project Officer

The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) is looking to fill the position of Project Officer. This position is fixed term, full time for a period of 12 months.

The Project Officer is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the AH&MRC Tobacco Resistance and Control Program, and leading the Aboriginal Quitline Enhancement Project, which contributes to the overall projects to support Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across New South Wales.

Applications must be accepted before Friday 17 February 2012.

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IPNANZ National Cultural Strategies Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging person to lead, develop and implement the IPNANZ Cultural Strategy and national policy development.

This new position focuses on strengthening the capacity and capability of Māori, Pacific, European and Ethnic communities, to respond effectively to their injury and violence issues through implementing the IPNANZ Strategic Plan through the development of effective national policies and practices.

Reporting to the IPNANZ Director, this national role has a key focus based on policy development and analysis, community engagement and relationship management, as well as initiating and implementing business plans within and across community groups.

You will need to have proven policy development and analysis experience, exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, able to demonstrate successful engagement with a range of communities within New Zealand and of course expertise in and enthusiasm for injury prevention.

You will be a person with excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaborating with a small management team. Your effective policy analyst, report writing, documentation and monitoring skills in the area of injury prevention will be an asset to the organisation.

The IPNANZ National Cultural Strategies Manager role will be based in Wellington.

IPNANZ's commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi is reflected in its 50/50 partnership of its Governing Board and also all Senior Managers, including the Director having allocated targets aligned to reducing injury to Māori.

A copy of the job description and person specification is available here. If you require further information please contact the IPNANZ Director, Joyce-Anne Raihania on 04 472 2566 / 0274 966 795.

Applications close 5pm Friday 24 February 2012.

Email your resume and covering letter to the: IPNANZ Office Manager, Mrs Bev Jarvis.

Secondment opportunity for this position may also be considered.