Division: Clinic

Reports to: Senior Medical Officer

Abot the organisation

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provide a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services. It is required to comply with a number of Service Agreements with Commonwealth and State departments and agencies, and to operate with a number of government and private medical and health delivery organisations. The operating environment for ACCHS Australia-wide - has become increasingly complex and changeable in recent years and this is likely to continue.

Duty Statement

The position is responsible for providing clinical care in DAHS town-based and remote clinics, in line with regional best practice guidelines and protocols, and accepted professional standards. To contribute to the maintenance of high quality health services as a member of the DAHS multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuous quality improvement and innovation in the delivery of comprehensive primary health services. To contribute to the support and training of other health staff and trainees, including Aboriginal Health Workers and medical students, providing a role model for health staff.

Key Responsibilities

Provision of Clinical Care

• Throughout all aspects of professional practice, work with colleagues and clients in a framework of cultural safety which respects local cultural beliefs and practices

• Provide clinical services to DAHS clients in the DAHS town- based clinic as part of the regular DAHS GP roster, in keeping with regionally accepted best practice standards and protocols

• Provide clinical services to DAHS clients in remote communities according to a roster of DAHS, in keeping with regionally accepted best practice standards and protocols. Remote GP clinics are conducted in Jarlmadangah and Pandanus Park communities, which are reached by road, and in the Gibb River communities which are reached by plane.

• Contribute to the development and expansion of preventive and population health programs delivered by the multidisciplinary DAHS team

• Working closely with DAHS senior management team, establish and maintain strong linkages with other health providers in the area to ensure optimum coordination of care and advocacy for the DAHS client base

• Utilise the electronic health information system to assist in the provision of prompted opportunistic care for all clients, ensuring widespread population screening, early detection, monitoring and appropriate management of chronic disease

• Follow the policies and procedures stored on the DAHS Logiqc and practice in accordance with guidelines standards, code of ethics/conduct and statutory and legislative requirements.

• Commit to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

• Assist fellow staff members with information about community, culture and language that is relevant to client care, and for appropriate behaviours and respect of culture.

• Actively participate in quality audits, quality improvement and accreditation activities including exercising initiative in making improvements to work processes.

• Work within your level of competency and seek advice and guidance from senior staff as required.

• Be prepared to share your clinical and organisational knowledge and expertise with other staff members.

• Participate in professional appraisals activities and supervision as required.

• Undertake multi-functional duties, relevant to position; as directed by Senior Management.

• Report directly to your line manager in regards to all work issues including any matters which may have possible legal implications.

For more information please see the job description in the Additional Information section below