Immunisation Program Lead - NT Aboriginal Health

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory; Darwin; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.

Employer superannuation contribution

Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5%leave

Personal/carers leave up to 15 days

10 days per year study leave

Professional development opportunities

10 days ceremonial leave

Access to a free employee assistance程序

Ex gratia leave during Christmas

Job summary

AMSANT in Darwin is seeking an Immunisation Coordinator to lead the Vaccination Uptake Support Program across the Northern Territory, partnering with AMSANT members to boost Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander vaccination uptake and ensure culturally safe immunisation services.

You will oversee day-to-day program management, coordinate workforce development for ACCHO staff, provide QA support, and build strong partnerships with NACCHO, NT Health and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered clinician with significant experience in primary health care delivery with immunisation qualifications permitting independent immunisation.
• Proven ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures with initiative, creativity and sound judgment.
• Knowledge of co-design and co-decision-making principles.
• Understanding of continuous quality improvement and use of clinical data for QA.
• Experience engaging a range of stakeholders including government and community-controlled organisations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to influence change and discuss sensitive issues.
• Community engagement experience with health stakeholders.
• Experience or ability to work with Expert Working Groups and Communities of Practice.
• Previous involvement in Aboriginal primary health care in the NT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Vaccination Uptake Support Program across the Northern Territory with AMSANT members to improve uptake.
• Coordinate immunisation workforce development: plan, deliver, mentor and upskill ACCHO staff with practical resources.
• Provide expert advice and QA support, identify barriers and promote evidence-based practice including cold chain management.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with NACCHO, NT Health, AMSANT members and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration.
• Represent AMSANT on immunisation networks and committees, contributing to policies, resources and initiatives.
• Monitor program performance, manage activity workplans, collect and report data, and prepare progress reports.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Health Systems Manager.

Job description

AMSANT in Darwin is seeking an Immunisation Coordinator to lead the Vaccination Uptake Support Program across the Northern Territory, partnering with AMSANT members to boost Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander vaccination uptake and ensure culturally safe immunisation services.

You will oversee day-to-day program management, coordinate workforce development for ACCHO staff, provide QA support, and build strong partnerships with NACCHO, NT Health and other stakeholders.