STI/ BBV Capacity Builder

• Darwin location, Fulltime, Fixed term
• 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 team as a STI/BBV Capacity builder. Take on an important role improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians by reaching out to the community and promoting better health choices.

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

This position leads the building and strengthening of the DDHS STI/BBV workforce capability across the organisation, with support from the NT Syphilis Register Officer position.

• 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:

• Support the development of an agreed DD STI/BBV Enhanced Response Implementation Plan aligned with NACCHO and NT STI/BBV Strategic and Operational Plans
• Build and strengthen Danila Dilba STI/BBV workforce capability and competencies across the organisation
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to increase STI/BBV testing and prevention activities for 15-29 years accessing DD
• Align activities to the NT STI/BBV Strategic and Operational Plan 2019-23 in the monitoring of STI/BBV outcomes for Aboriginal people living in the Greater Darwin Region

Are you the right person?

The successful candidate will have:

• Current registration as an AHP / Nurse with AHPRA with demonstrated clinical experience.
• Ability to operate at a strategic level in developing and implementing programs and plans
• Demonstrated Experience in providing training to clinical staff
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating interagency forums
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, liaison, negotiation, and conflict resolution with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of sexual health and Primary Health Care within Indigenous Health.

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 5329 or 0400 458 159 or email at recruit@ddhs.org.au

Position Description

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 28 March 2022 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