Area Manager Clinical Services - Melbourne, Australia - The GEO Group Australia

The GEO Group Australia

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Support GEO Healthcare to provide Primary Healthcare Services to public prisons across Victoria
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Contribute to a successful transition of staff and services with a supportive and experienced General Manager and Senior Leadership Team
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Join the Clinical Services team & be a part of a unique healthcare service with a wide geographical footprint
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About the role:

Joining GEO Healthcare, the Area Manager Clinical Services is a key member of the Clinical Services Team and will support GEO Healthcare's delivery of Primary Healthcare Services to public prisons in Victoria.

Based at a negotiated office location within your region, you will report to the Director, Clinical Services with the role responsible for the coordination of primary healthcare service delivery at GEO Healthcare locations within your allocated Region and for coordinating state-wide and network resources across your allocated Region as well as Health Pathways Coordination (which manages the flow of patients between service locations, planned specialist appointments and treatments in the community).

You will also manage and support the Health Service Managers at each location, to provide safe quality primary healthcare services at their location/s that meet the service specifications and contractual requirements.

While being supported and led by the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to a positive and productive workplace culture and carry out all duties in accordance with the GEO Healthcare Values - Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

By successfully contributing to a transition of provider and continuing to deliver and exceed the role's key accountabilities you will actively contribute to a service that will achieve positive healthcare outcomes for people in prison which is a key element in reducing recidivism across the prison system.

Skills and Experience:

Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Postgraduate qualifications related to health and health service management.
Experience in operationally managing complex health services.
Demonstrated experience in leading clinical governance and clinical risk management.
Demonstrated capacity and experience in implementing sound resource management principles and policies.
Experience in managing care navigation/coordination of patient care across multiple locations and/or service providers.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to build positive relationships with staff, the client and other stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead and maintain highly performing and productive teams and successfully implement change within work environments.
Experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical policy, procedures and practice.
Experience in health service accreditation.

Other Requirements of the role:

Ability to work within a correctional setting which will involve direct contact with prisoners associated with the delivery of healthcare.
Valid and current full Australian driver's licence.
Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Working outside of ordinary hours may be required.

For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click this link for the position description.

GEO Healthcare Locations:

The 13 GEO Healthcare locations are classified into two regions:

Region
North West Metro, Barwon South West Regions
Region

- Grampians, Loddon Mallee, Hume Regions

About GEO Healthcare:

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd - a private operator of correctional centres and healthcare services in Australia for 30 years.

GEO Healthcare employs a highly skilled, professional multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the equivalent standard and range of healthcare services available in the broader community.

As a member of GEO Healthcare's team, you will be part of a highly professional, competent and skilled workforce dedicated to providing safe, high-quality healthcare services in the unique correctional environment.

Culture and Benefits:

We are always looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values
:Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

You will benefit from:

A safe working environment
An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment
Internal career opportunities, professional development and progression
Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
Many other employee (and family) benefits.

How to Apply:

To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.

People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander