Head of Department – General Medicine
Core
Lead the strategic and operational development of a new Department of General Medicine in a brand-new regional hospital, establishing clinical culture and models of care.
Role type
Senior clinical leader / Department Head (General Medicine)
Builds
A new Department of General Medicine within a purpose-built regional hospital
Domain
Healthcare / General Medicine / Hospital Administration
Required skills
Clinical leadership, strategic planning, operational management, multidisciplinary team leadership, clinical governance, quality assurance, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, education and supervision, stakeholder management, on-call clinical support
Preferred skills
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), experience in acute care medicine, interest in research and professional development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead strategic and operational development of the Department of Medicine; Design and implement contemporary models of care; Provide professional leadership, mentoring, and support; Oversee clinical governance and quality assurance; Support workforce planning and recruitment; Foster education and continuing professional development; Participate in on-call rosters and provide clinical support
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate
