Senior Maternal and Womens Health Advisor
Senior Maternal and Womens Health Advisor
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Job Description
Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is currently looking for a Senior Maternal and Womens Health Advisor. This position is well suited to someone who is a Registered Midwife and/or Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) With a minimum of three years experience in midwifery and maternal health and who has an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values and commitment to the advancement and selfdetermination of Aboriginal communities.
Established in 1998Katherine West Health Boardis an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides a range of clinical preventative and public health services to clients in the Katherine West Region of the Northern Territory. With four major health care centres and a range of satellite centres KWHB services an area over two times the size of Tasmania 162000km) helping to improve the health and wellbeing of some of the most remote communities in Australia.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Maternal and Womens Health Advisor will oversee the Maternal and Womens Health program at KWHB ensuring the delivery of highquality evidencebased antenatal postnatal and womens health services. This position provides clinical leadership strategic direction and program coordination for the maternal and womens health team while working closely with KWHB clinics external specialists and partner organisations to enhance service delivery.
The role is based in Darwin or Katherine 0.6 FTE) with regular travel to KWHB communities to support program implementation staff training and quality improvement activities.
Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Provide clinical oversight for maternal and womens health services across KWHB ensuring care aligns with evidencebased best practices.
- Ensure effective care coordination for women with complex medical or social care needs working collaboratively with primary health care teams hospitals and specialist services
- Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of strategic priorities for maternal and womens health across KWHB.
- Ensure all maternal health programs are culturally safe communitydriven and aligned with KWHBs commitment to Aboriginal selfdetermination in health care.
- Support training mentoring and professional development for midwives nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners in maternal and womens health.
- Promote a multidisciplinary approach to decisionmaking and patient care.
- Liaise with regional hospitals Maternity Group Practice and external agencies to ensure continuity of care for pregnant women and new mothers.
- Engage with Aboriginal communities traditional owners and local organisations to ensure services remain responsive to community needs.
- Travel to KWHB communities on a regular basis to support program implementation staff training and community engagement.
The successful candidate will enjoy anattractive remuneration of HCC1 $132266 NP $145402 (negotiated based on skills qualifications and experience)PLUS super and a range of benefits which include:
- Relocation & repatriation assistance
- Salary sacrificing of up to approximately $15k.
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Daily travel allowance when working away from Katherine
- Thorough workplace training and orientation
- Fantastic professional development opportunities and allowances
- Flexible work and leave options
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge whilst making a positive difference.
Additional Information:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Advisor
