Regional Head of Education - Western NSW
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Part-Time 12 month max term contract with possible extension Dubbo, NSW |
Applications Close: Not applicable |
About Us
GP Synergy is a leading provider of general practice training funded by the Australian Government to deliver vocational training to doctors seeking to specialise as general practitioners across NSW and ACT. We are committed to building a skilled general practice workforce by delivering a high-quality education and training program that is responsive to regional population health needs. Our organisation is underpinned by our values - respect, excellence and initiative.
The Role
GP Synergy is seeking a committed and suitably experienced medical educator to join our NSW/ACT medical education team as the Regional Head of Education for the Western NSW region.
The Regional Head of Education will provide support and advice in resolving training queries and problems to other medical education staff within the program. They will identify where changes in training program policy and process are necessary, and reporting to the Deputy Director of Education and Training ACT and NSW, propose and implement change, particularly to ensure that regional variations are appropriate and clearly communicated within the organisation and to GP registrars and GP supervisors.
The role also involves all other Medical Educator responsibilities, which may include: the development and delivery of education activities, assessment of registrar performance, supervisor development and support, registrar training support and guidance, as well as other training related activities.
We are seeking GP’s with Fellowship of either the RACGP or ACRRM with experience and an interest in medical education. Becoming involved in general practice medical education provides the opportunity to develop the future health workforce, enabling succession planning through the provision of well trained and highly skilled general practitioners.
Hours and time commitment for this position are negotiable. Some travel mostly within the region is required.
The Regional Head of Education will provide support and advice in resolving training queries and problems to other medical education staff within the program. They will identify where changes in training program policy and process are necessary, and reporting to the Deputy Director of Education and Training ACT and NSW, propose and implement change, particularly to ensure that regional variations are appropriate and clearly communicated within the organisation and to GP registrars and GP supervisors.
The role also involves all other Medical Educator responsibilities, which may include: the development and delivery of education activities, assessment of registrar performance, supervisor development and support, registrar training support and guidance, as well as other training related activities.
We are seeking GP’s with Fellowship of either the RACGP or ACRRM with experience and an interest in medical education. Becoming involved in general practice medical education provides the opportunity to develop the future health workforce, enabling succession planning through the provision of well trained and highly skilled general practitioners.
Hours and time commitment for this position are negotiable. Some travel mostly within the region is required.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this opportunity, it is essential that applicants meet the following criteria together with the requirements as outlined in the position description Medical Educator (Grade 5A):
- Fellowship of either the RACGP or ACRRM
- Current vocational registration
- Experience in medical education
- Unrestricted motor vehicle licence (own transport is preferred)
For Further Details Contact
Kristy Kindon, People and Culture Officer
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
