Clinic Manager - Malak

• Darwin location, Full-Time
• Have a real impact on the health and wellbeing of our Indigenous communities
• Work with a down to earth team, dedicated to what we do

We have a great opportunity for dedicated and experienced individual to join our Malak Clinic as a Clinic Manager. Take on an important role improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians by reaching out to the community and promoting better health choices. We will provide great learning opportunities, giving you the chance to grow your skills and progress your career.

About Us

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service is a community organisation providing comprehensive primary health care to Biluru communities in the Yilli Rreung Region of the Northern Territory. We aim to improve the physical, mental, spiritual, cultural and social wellbeing of our clients through innovative comprehensive programs based on principles of equity, access, empowerment, determination and collaboration.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of quality, culturally sensitive , primary health care clinical service programs at the Malak Clinic aimed at improving the health status of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander residents of the greater Darwin Region.

• You’ll IMPACT the community, helping close the gap in Indigenous healthcare and wellbeing, one helping hand at a time.
• You’ll be PROUD, both of the work you do and who you work for.
• You’ll work with a TEAM, alongside people who are down to earth and truly dedicated to what we do.
• You’ll EXPERIENCE and learn something new every day through the variety of your role.
• You’ll embrace the OPPORTUNITY to progress your career - follow your path at Danila Dilba.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide quality leadership to & management of team members dealing (recruitment, performance management & development)
• Ensure appropriate rostering of staff & client workflow management
• Assist GPs & other clinical staff as required including visiting health professionals & specialists
• Coordinate external clinical requests as required for clients not eligible for Care Coordination services
• Ensure data, reporting & compliance obligations for services are met
• Implement relevant policies & procedures to ensure clinical & legal compliance
• Manage budget / expenditure within delegation
• Effectively manage complaints from a range of stakeholders (clients, staff & service providers)

Are you the right person?

The successful candidate will have:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proven clinical competence in a clinical practice environment
• Demonstrated leadership, people management skills & organisational abilities including project management to understand and manage budget and people matters relevant to the operation of the clinic
• Proven communication, negotiation & conflict resolution skills with the ability to work constructively with people from a wide range of cultural & social backgrounds & multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven cross-cultural competence relevant to the DDHS environment.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal health issues & understanding of Aboriginal history, culture & aspirations & the role of community controlled health organisations
• Proven abilities in clinical records management & the preparation of quality documentation including reports, letters, policies & procedures.

We want you to be proud of both the work you do and of who you work for! Follow your path at Danila Dilba - where every person matters!

Interested?

For further information, please contact Tiana McCoy on 08 8942 5400 or at recruit@ddhs.org.au

Clinic Manager - PD

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 12 July 2021 via the online portal.

To be considered all applications must include:

Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria, and Current Resume (CV)

If you experience any issues, please contact hr@ddhs.org.au