Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
About the Department
Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. In the Partnership, pathology services are provided from two main laboratories (The Alfred in Prahran and Monash Medical Centre in Clayton), and five branch laboratories (Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Sandringham Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospital). In addition, there are 20 collection centres and rooms spread across South East Melbourne and South Gippsland, with the furthest one located in Yarram.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Chief Pathologist to join our Shared Pathology Service.
As a new service combining the highly regarded Pathology programs of both Alfred Health and Monash Health, the Chief Pathologist will work as a key member of the Shared Pathology Service Executive to deliver strategic objectives and directions and to support the development and design for the new Shared Pathology Service.
The Chief Pathologist will work with stakeholders in Alfred and Monash Health to align current processes and operations in both organisations in the areas of clinical governance, quality and risk and medical workforce planning, research and teaching training and education and will work to establish shared practices and procedures across the Shared Pathology Service.
This opportunity is well suited to those who place a high value on providing excellent clinical care as well as being passionate about ensuring sustainable growth of public pathology services in Victoria.
Hours: Part time 0.5 EFT. It is anticipated that the holder of this role will be offered the opportunity to also hold a clinical appointment within Pathology at either Alfred or Monash Health up to a full-time appointment.
About You
- To be successful within this role, you will have extensive experience in a senior leadership role in a Pathology setting with demonstrated ability to develop, translate and execute the future strategic direction and growth of the organisation, exercise leadership behaviours, and provide sound judgment and professional standards.
- You will be able to demonstrate how you communicate effectively and work in collaborative environments, in particular with inter-organisational partnerships, with differing stakeholders including Board members, colleagues and patients.
- You have a passion for not only conceptualising change but focusing on the detail to successfully implement major change.
- You will be registered with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a current annual practicing certificate and have Fellowship or membership of the appropriate College or Association within Australia as recognised by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration.
- You must meet Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Pathology.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- All applicants must be awarded Scope of Clinical Practice by the Alfred Health Credentialing committee. Information presented for application will be presented to the committee during the selection process, and all appointments are subject to maintenance of SoP within the clinical services capability framework in the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken. This process must be completed prior to offer of employment.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Enquiries: Please contact Caroline Langston, Chief Executive Officer, Shared Pathology Service on 0418 317 044
Applications close: Monday, 18 September 2023
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au