A number of regional services in Western Australia are recruiting Consultants in Public Health Medicine.
This advert is about a job which allows a public health specialist to choose whether to relocate to Port Hedland/Karratha or Kalgoorlie but will be required to travel between all sites as part of the duties in the role.
The package is up to $684, 457. There is a special weighting for these regions.
Package highlights
- Retention bonus.
- Oncall allowance.
- $35k professional development allowance.
- 12% superannuation.
- District allowance.
- Flexible working.
- Generous leave (compared to metropolitan services).
- Strong executive and multidisciplinary team support.
- Long service leave.
Job scope
- Provide expert public health leadership.
- Make a genuine difference to population health in this iconic Australian community.
- Pursue interests in Aboriginal Australian health and culture.
- Disease control.
- Epidemiology, research and development.
- Health protection including emergency preparedness.
- Teaching, training and development.
Selection criteria
- Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine or recognised equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the public health management of communicable diseases.
- Proven experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of public health programs.
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience in or interest in working in cross-cultural environments.
- Experience in or interest in rural public health.
- Willingness to travel - via 4WD , fixed wing aircraft - for outreach.
While the position is based in Port Hedland/Karratha or Kalgoorlie the successful candidate may be required to provide outreach services across various hospitals and clinics throughout these regions.
For more information please contact alasdair@spinnermedical.com or register via this site.
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