Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

The CHS Medical Services Group (MSG) includes Medical Administration and recruitment support for the junior and senior medical workforce, including the PGY1/2 medical education and training program and Director of Prevocational Education and Training office, the GP Liaison Unit (GPLU) and Office for Research and Education.

The PMEO IMG reports to the Director Education and Training International Medical Graduates and has direct line management through the Executive Director of Medical Services. The position is responsible for supporting the training and clinical supervision of International Medical Graduates employed through Canberra Health Services.

Key responsibilities

Under limited direction of the Director of Education and Training International Medical Graduates (DET IMG) you will:

• Provide professional leadership, orientation, remediation, mentorship, support and advocacy to the International Medical Graduate Doctors particularly those experiencing difficulties, under direction of the Director of Education and Training International Medical Graduates (DET IMG)).
• Liaise with and be a resource to term supervisors, consultant staff, the DPET and MOSCETU, including but not limited to assisting with term assessment processes, performance management, and liaison with the Medical Roster Team in the coordination of rosters and the International Medical Coordination Administration team with regards to medical registration requirements.
• Assist the Director of Education and Training International Medical Graduates (DET IMG) in the provision of the overarching International Medical Graduate Doctors orientation and education program, including ongoing development and evaluation.
• Assist with the Canberra Region Medical Education Council (CRMEC) accreditation function for CHS, and regularly attend meetings on behalf of CHS including the Prevocational Education Training Committee (PETC).
• Undertake other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high-quality person and family centred, safe and high-quality patient care.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will include but are not limited to the following attributes:

• Have a passion for adult education and training.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate and manage, change, and provide responsive services to meet the needs of consumers and the organisation,
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Be registered or have applied for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in medical education will be highly regarded.

Experience

Essential

• Prior experience in Medical Education.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement:

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances.

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Obtain and maintain Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven experience in medical education, including a strong understanding of contemporary issues in education requirements and training pathways for International Medical Graduate doctors in training.
2. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to build functional working relationships and to liaise with a range of stakeholders, both clinical and administrative.
3. Demonstrates ability to work cohesively within a small team, displaying strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
4. Possesses knowledge of the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and AHPRA accreditation processes and requirements, and industrial frameworks related to performance management of doctors in training.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Where possible include specific examples of your work.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.