GP - Pamela Mam Health Centre

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Staff Wellness activities

Gather and Grow yarns and award Cerem

Opportunities to attend community NAID

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health is seeking a General Practitioner to deliver primary care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in a community-controlled health service setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive preventive care and coordinate services across the Southeast Queensland region.

The role emphasises culturally safe care, strong partnerships with local health providers, and leadership in care planning for clients with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent medical degree with AHPRA registration.
• MBBS and unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current CPR certificate and active medical indemnity insurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality electronic patient records.
• Utilise recall systems to support individual care and identify population health needs.
• Establish strong linkages with other health providers for coordinated care.
• Lead multidisciplinary team in delivering comprehensive preventive health assessments.
• Oversee referral pathways to specialists and allied health services.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine

MBBS and Unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia

AHPRA Registration

Current CPR Certificate

Current Medical Indemnity Insurance

Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)

Specialist GP Recognition / Vocational Registration

Job description

About Us

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health. The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. The Regional and Specialist team includes Integrated Specialist Services, Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, Primary Healthcare Services, Birthing and Early Childhood Services (South), and Child and Youth Services. Our purpose is to connect, guide, and empower teams and communities through culturally safe, transparent, and responsive ways.

About the Role

As General Practitioner – Pamela Mam Health Centre, your role is responsible for the provision of General Practitioner services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team of medical and health staff, within the operational framework of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled Health Service.

Day to Day Duties

• Contribute to the maintenance of high-quality information in electronic record systems.
• Utilise patient information and recall systems to support individual client care and identify population health needs and gaps in service delivery.
• Establish and maintain strong linkages with other health providers in the area to ensure optimum coordination of care and advocacy for the client base.
• Oversee the delivery of comprehensive preventive health assessments for clients across the age spectrum and provide leadership for the multidisciplinary team in delivery of coordinated care planning for clients with complex chronic care needs.
• Optimise referral pathways to specialist and allied health services for clients; work closely with the Practice Manager and service team to anticipate and identify opportunities for expanding access to these services for clients.

Qualifications

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• AHPRA Registration.
• Current Medical Indemnity Insurance.
• Bachelor of Medicine.
• Specialist GP Recognition / Vocational Registration.
• MBBS and Unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Desirable, but not mandatory: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities.

Benefits

• We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
• Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
• Access to 'Growing Our Own Opportunities' through in-house training and programs.
• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.
• Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.

Company Overview

IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.