Head of Department - Infectious Diseases (Undefined)

at  The Royal Childrens Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | Parkville
Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Organisation: The Royal Children’s Hospital
Salary: $250,000 - $280,000
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: 11699

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
• Fellowship with a relevant college.
• Formal leadership training is desirable.
• A higher degree such as MD or PhD is desirable.
• Experience in a major public teaching hospital preferably at department/director level or demonstrated experience leading a department and or large group of professionals.
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

This is a full-time (0.4 FTE Clinical, 0.6 Administrative) 3 year, fixed term position tasked with providing leadership for the Department of Infectious Diseases (ID) in the Division of Medicine in line with RCH wide vision and strategy. Working closely with the Chief of Medicine and General Manager (General Medical Units), you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic and operational performance of the department and its services, patient safety and quality related activities. This involves ensuring the department consistently provides the highest quality clinical care, education and research, whilst maintaining a sound and sustainable financial position, strong staff engagement and support, as well as effective relationships with the community and consumers of care.