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The Position : Our client is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of Senior Medical Officer (SMO). In this role you will provide medical leadership within the Derby Fitzroy Valley Health Services (DFVHS), including coordination, rostering and operational management of medical staff, clinical governance, medico-legal matters, continuous quality improvement and patient safety. The SMO is a member of the DFVHS management team and is responsible to the Operations Manager DFVHS, working in collaboration with the Director of Medical Services Kimberley. An understanding and interest in remote and Indigenous health is very desirable as is the motivation to work in a challenging yet very rewarding environment. Health Service: In this role you will provide medical leadership within the Derby Fitzroy Valley Health Services The Location : Based at Derby and Fitzroy Crossing Essential Criteria Eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia. Fellowship of the Australian College of General Practitioners, or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, or progress towards such or equivalent to at the date of commencing duties. Previous management or medical administration experience at a senior level and Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) / Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is also desirable. The successful applicant will possess considerable and relevant postgraduate medical practice which includes experience in one or more of the following fields - Obstetrics, Anaesthetics, Trauma Management, General/Internal Medicine, Paediatrics or Administration. By negotiation the successful applicant will participate in the provision of direct clinical services to patients in a limited capacity. This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment until 01/10/2019, with the possibility of extension(s). The Package Senior Medical Officer Year 1– 4 $459,002 - $502,214 pa* *includes Arrangement A salary ($316,643pa - $348,766 pa); professional development allowance $30,633 pa a 36% annual commuted allowance for participating in a 1 in 3 on call roster ($81,645 - $89,682). Rates effective as at 1st Oct 2018. District Allowance of up to $14,872 pa (pro rata) if with dependents applies (Rates effective as at 1st Oct 2015). In addition (in line with operational requirements), shift penalties, rental and travel subsidies apply; gratuity payment equivalent to 12 weeks salary after the first 3 years of continuous service and after each subsequent year a lump sum equivalent to four weeks salary is paid; access to salary packaging up to $19,000 pa, professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance, and flexible leave arrangements apply to this position. About Skilled Medical Skilled Medical is an international medical recruitment, placement and services firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland. With local offices in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist medical professionals with locum/temp and permanent placements. Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with years of industry experience and is dedicated to assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To Apply For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Melissa Houston by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

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To apply for this job, please complete the Skilled Medical Registration form below or the contact form if you have already registered with us. Candidates must be registered with AHPRA and have the Right to Work in Australia. You can also contact a Skilled Medical Recruitment Consultant to discuss this role on 1300 900 100 .