Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Medical Workforce

at  Epworth HealthCare

In this permanent part time (potential for full time) role, based in Richmond, you will be responsible for Medical Workforce across the Epworth Healthcare organisation including Employed and Visiting Medical Offiers (VMOs). You will be part of the Academic and Medical Services team and report to the Executive Director Academic and Medical Services/Chief Medical Officer.
This role will be Deputy to the Chief Medical Officer.
You will be responsible for credentialing doctors, including building on relationships, recruiting strategically, and managing performance issues. You will build Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) engagement with Epworth.

Effective Communication: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and foster open dialogue among diverse teams to promote collaboration and understanding.
Team Building: Skill in cultivating a cohesive team environment, fostering trust, and leveraging individual strengths to achieve common goals.
Adaptability: Capacity to navigate complex and evolving situations with flexibility, resilience, and a solution-oriented mindset.
Emotional Intelligence: Aptitude for understanding and empathising with others’ perspectives, managing conflicts constructively, and promoting a positive work culture.
Strategic Leadership: Capability to envision long-term goals, develop strategic plans, and inspire others to execute initiatives that align with organisational values and objectives.

You will have:

• MBBS- and current AHPRA registration
• Experience as a senior leader in a major health service/s
• Experience in health data and analysis, and clinical information systems
• Post graduate training in Leadership/management / Fellowship of the Royal College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA)
• Sound knowledge of the health industry

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