THE OPPORTUNITY
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is the provider of public hospital and community-based health services in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. The network has an ambition to provide great care, all the time, and recognises that effective medical leadership is critical to this. The network is also seeking to grow its clinical services, to be a respected and effective provider of medical training across a range of specialties, and to have a significant presence in clinical research.
With a wide range of in-hospital, aged care, community, disability and mental health services offered at multiple locations across the region including Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Keith, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte, and Penola, the LCLHN serves a diverse population of over 67,000 people in one of the most desirable parts of South Australia. The network employs over 1,400 staff.
THE ROLE
The Executive Director Medical Services position presents an unparalleled opportunity to lead and shape the future of healthcare delivery in a vibrant regional setting, but also to influence rural health care beyond the network. As the host of the largest and most specialised South Australian hospital outside of Adelaide (in Mount Gambier), the network presents a visionary medical leader with an opportunity to develop service and training models which can inform and guide clinical practice in other settings, in a range of medical specialties including Rural Generalism. As a key member of the executive team, you will help to oversee and drive clinical services across multiple sites, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You will be involved in fostering collaborative relationships with clinicians, stakeholders, and community partners to enhance service delivery and to promote clinical research and innovation in healthcare leadership and clinical practice.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Executive Director Medical Services role will demonstrate a blend of effective leadership, clinical credibility, and an ability to both manage change in a complex setting, and be truly strategic. You will have a track record of inspiring and leading multidisciplinary teams towards excellence in service delivery, teaching, training and research. The recruitment and retention of doctors, oversighting their clinical education, and professional development, and contributing towards service planning and delivery will be the principle areas of the role’s focus. Your strategic acumen should be evident through successful initiatives that enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and drive organisational growth. Excellent communication and effective stakeholder engagement abilities are essential.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications Close: Sunday 21st April 2024
