JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Position Title: Senior Project Officer, Clinical Planning Team
Classification Code: ASO5
Type of Appointment:
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Ongoing
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Temporary
Term:
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Other Term:
Division: Country Health SA
Branch: Clinical Planning
Section:
Position Number: CHSAPosition Created: November 2008
Job and Person Specification Approval
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JOB SPECIFICATION
1.
Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's
goals.
The Senior Project Officer, Clinical Planning Team is accountable to the Chief Medical
Advisor, Clinical Planning Team, Country Health SA for contributing to the provision of
strategies, processes and policies to ensure country people’s health needs are
addressed and access is increased to health services.
The incumbent will be responsible for the role of Executive Officer of the Country
Health SA, Drugs & Therapeutics Committee providing support to the Chair of the
Committee by research and the preparation of briefing papers for endorsement of the
Clinical Governance Committee in line with the SA Health policies. The position is also
responsible for the Executive Officer position for the Rural Doctors Liaison Forum as
well as providing support to the Overseas Trained Doctors Program by liaising with
Operational Executive Directors to actively seek participants and to seek funding
available from the Department of Health and Ageing, Canberra.
The incumbent is also responsible for providing project support to the Chief Medical
Advisor, Country Health SA.
2.
Reporting/Working Relationships
The incumbent reports to the Chief Medical Advisor, Clinical Planning Team, Country Health
SA and will work with a range of senior officers throughout the Country Health SA and SA
Health and the operational units/regions.
3.
Special Conditions.
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The incumbent will be required to enter into an annual performance agreement for the
achievement of program outcomes.
4.
Statement of Key Outcomes and Associated Activities
Contribute to forward planning and development of service strategies and priorities by:
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Providing Project Support and advice on appropriate policy, planning and
practices for Country Health SA relating to new initiatives and/or development
of Drug & Therapeutic practices and/or service delivery;
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Preparing discussion/background papers and documents on the provision of
Drug & Therapeutics Services in consultation with members of the committee
and other health professional;
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Implementing the decisions made by the CHSA Drug & Therapeutics
Committee and endorsed by the Clinical Governance Committee into
operational processes.
Ensure consistent and appropriate services and programs within the area of the Country
Health SA’s responsibility are provided by:
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Identifying and participating in the development and implementation of new
policies and procedures in relation to the D&T committee;
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Liaising with the rural Drug & Therapeutic Committees, SA Health, SATAG
and Commonwealth departments and other state and national agencies
ensuring that a consistency of approach with regard to project development
and planning occurs across Country Health SA;
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Act on behalf of the D&T Committee to Influence hospitals and rural and
remote health services to improve their accessibility, consultation and
effectiveness with/for appropriate drug administration.
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of Country Health SA and
SA Health and other government policies that are applicable to, and impact upon,
country health services and strategic plans, policies and programs by:
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Participating in activities relevant to rural and remote health services strategic
plans, policies and program development, as they relate to Clinical Planning;
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Supporting the evaluation for the continuous improvement of best practice
models for service delivery to rural and remote health services, with respect to
clinical service requirements;
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Provide Project support for the Chief Medical Advisor in the research and
preparation for specific projects for example SARMES, Ministerial Briefings,
and Ministerial Speech Notes.
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Increase Country Health awareness of policies and procedures for the
Administration of Drugs including the implementation of the medication chats,
management of S100 drugs in service delivery to country communities of SA
Ensure the continued dissemination of rural and remote health services strategic
objectives and plans to a wide audience (e.g. government agencies, State and Federal,
service providers, community workers) through:
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Establishment of links to relevant committees and planning bodies within
Country Health SA, SA Health and local and regional communities and
service provider groups in relation to this project.
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Advocating and promoting the Country Health SA role and services at
relevant forums in relation to Drugs & Therapeutics and Clinical Planning his
projects.
Contribute to the promotion and implementation of the General Public Sector
management aims, personnel management standards and employee conduct standards
and in particular Equal Opportunity and Occupational Health Safety and Welfare by
adhering to the provisions of relevant legislative requirements.
Contribute to the well-being of people in South Australia through participation in Counter
Disaster activities including attendance, as required, at training programs and exercises
to develop the necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a
disaster and/or major incident.
Acknowledged by Occupant ................................................... ........./............./..........
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Those characteristics considered absolutely
necessary)
Educational/Vocational Qualifications (include only those listed in Commissioner's
Circular No. 50, Appendix 1 as an essential qualification for the specified classification
group)
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills: (related to the job description and expressed in a way
which allows objective assessment:
A high level of analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a wide range
of audiences on complex and sensitive issues.
Proven ability to analyse major and complex issues, isolate essential aspects and initiate,
develop and pursue innovative and practical solutions in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
Proven ability to organise, manage and administer significant projects, plan and facilitate
meetings and forums, and work collaboratively with both senior management and
consumers.
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict, solve problems and conduct sensitive negotiations.
Ability to work to, and mange within, specific time frames and budgets.
Experience
Experience in a range of planning and project work activities involving both team work and
individual effort.
Experience in human services needs analysis design and implementation including
workforce development needs.
Experience in facilitating and supporting consumer and community participation in program
development and implementation.
Experience in providing policy and procedural advice on complex issues to a range of
groups.
Knowledge
A knowledge of strategic planning and project management processes.
Sound knowledge of the principles of access and equity, factors contributing to health and
wellbeing and key social policy issues and trends.
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A knowledge of health related agencies, structures, relationships and cultures.
Knowledge of the principles of public administration and personnel management, including Equal
Employment Opportunity and Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare legislation.
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DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (To distinguish between applicants who have met all
essential requirements)
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
Support values consistent with the aims of Country Health SA.
Ability to apply computerised software applications:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Access
Experience
Experience in initiating, planning and conduct of major projects in health services.
Experience in inter-agency projects.
Experience in research design, implementation and evaluation.
Experience in working in the area of women's health and wellbeing.
Experience in rural health service planning, delivery or management in the SA
human services system.
Knowledge
A knowledge of current policy frameworks in health and health related health
services.
An understanding of health service systems.
OCCUPANT
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