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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEDICAL SERVICES TASMANIAN HEALTH SERVICE
CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK Executive Director Medical Services, Tasmanian Health Service
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary 3
Tasmanian Health Service 4
Executive Director Medical Services 6
Employment Terms & Conditions 9
How to Apply 10
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Tasmanian Health Service (THS) is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for an Executive
Director Medical Services (EDMS) vacancy located at Royal Hobart Hospital to provide an unprecedented
opportunity to achieve high quality, safe, and efficient services.
The EDMS, reports to the Executive Director of Operations South, with professional reporting line to the
Executive Director of the Medical Profession THS. The EDMS is a senior member of the THS – South
executive and as part of the Tasmanian Health Service clinical governance structure.
In this role you will provide clinical leadership focused on the interests of the Tasmanian community
through the promotion of continuous improvement in local and state-wide whole-of-system clinical
service provision. You will be responsible for providing specialist medical leadership to the organisation
on all aspects of its operation, with an emphasis on the quality and safety of patient care, through effective
clinical governance. You will also provide exemplary medical leadership and medical management /
clinical governance support to the medical profession across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a medical specialist (registered or registerable as a specialist with the
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a track record of leading change in health by way
of effective influencing skills and key stakeholder management.
This leadership opportunity will suit applicants that hold or are working towards obtaining Fellowship of
the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA) or have extensive experience in
medical management.
The role will be based in Hobart, however may require some travel within Tasmania. The THS will offer
the successful candidate a competitive Total Remuneration Package that is commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
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TASMANIAN HEALTH SERVICE
To build a better health system for every Tasmanian One State, One Health System, Better Outcomes
The One Health System Reform Program aims to improve patient outcomes by delivering better health
services to Tasmanians. The establishment of a single state-wide delivery structure will improve the
coordination of services and reduce duplication in both administrative overheads and clinical support
services.
The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) is governed by the Tasmanian Health Organisation Act 2011, and is
responsible for delivering integrated services that maintain and improve the health and well-being of
Tasmanians. The management team responsible for the delivery of health services state-wide and is led
by a single Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the health service is guided by a Governing Council which
sets the strategic direction for the organisation).
THS consists of four major public hospitals; North West
Regional Hospital, Royal Hobart Hospital, Mersey Community
Hospital and Launceston General Hospital. Each hospital plays
an important role within the health system for the entire state.
• Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) will continue to be the
principal referral hospital for the South and will provide
a number of tertiary services for the state.
• North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) will build on its
role in providing acute general hospital services to the
North West region.
• Mersey Community Hospital will continue to provide a
mixture of general hospital and 24-hour emergency
services to the local community, as well as playing a vital
role in a state-wide hospital network by specialising in
elective surgery and subacute care.
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• Launceston General Hospital (LGH) will continue as the principal referral hospital for the North
and North West of Tasmania. The THS will give greater attention to using the services and
expertise at the LGH to support quality services across the North and North West, in some cases
for the first time.
Part of the One Health System is to increase effective transport of patients to and between facilities. This
will include the requirement for both emergency transport services (including aeromedical resources and
medical retrieval) and inter-hospital transfer. The government has commitment to a $24 million package
to support transport, accommodation and patient coordination across the State. Additionally, THS will
continue to provide a patient travel assistance scheme (PTAS) to assist patients where they are required
to travel to access health care that is not available locally. The reform will be supported by an additional
investment in patient transport (emergency and non-emergency), as well as support for families and
initiatives to reduce the need for patients to travel.
Supporting the One Health System will require the ongoing participation of everyone that has direct
contact with the health system including clinicians, consumers and community members, DHHS, the
TPHN, the University of Tasmania, and the Government.
Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is being redeveloped to improve the delivery of healthcare for
Tasmanians. The $689 million RHH Redevelopment project is jointly funded by the Australian and
Tasmanian Governments. The project has been reset for success so the new inpatient facility known as
K-Block can be built with confidence. View more about the Redevelopment project here.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEDICAL SERVICES
POSITION PURPOSE
As a senior member of the hospital executive and as part of the THS clinical governance structure, the
Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) will provide clinical leadership focussed on the interests of
the Tasmanian community through the promotion of continuous improvement in local and state-wide
whole-of-system clinical service provision.
The incumbent will possess strong leadership skills and be capable of improving processes and driving
change. The EDMS will require a resilient and experienced personality, to effectively guide the THS
Clinical Stream Structure.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The EDMS will successfully fulfil the requirements of the role by:
• Providing specialist medical leadership to the organisation on all aspects of its operation, with a
particular emphasis on the quality and safety of patient care through effective clinical governance.
• Providing exemplary medical leadership and medical management / clinical governance support to
the medical profession across the organisation.
• Working effectively within the local executive, with Clinical Stream Directors, and as part of multi-
disciplinary management teams across the broader organisation.
• Working effectively with the THS Executive and the Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) to promote effective and safe clinical services across Tasmania.
View the full scope of Duties in the Position Description.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Demonstrated high level clinical management and clinical governance experience.
2. High level skills in financial and material resource management and staff supervision.
3. High level communication skills and the ability to liaise with a wide variety of managers and staff.
4. Demonstrated high level planning, analytic and problem solving skills.
5. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
6. Experience in complaints handling and medico-legal processes.
7. Experience in the application of evidence based principles to clinical management.
8. Knowledge of current professional issues, particularly as they relate to the provision of clinical
management and patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS Essential Requirements:
• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
Desirable Requirements:
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators or equivalent
• Post-graduate health management qualification(s)
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times
whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is
the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the
Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer of any new criminal
convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered (see more in
Employment Terms & Conditions).
CHALLENGES
Major challenges currently associated with the role include:
• Strengthening the governance across the local structure, to feed into the THS
• Credentialing all required staff at local level to national standard
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REPORTING & KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The EDMS reports directly to the Executive Director of Operations South. Professional reporting line is to
the Executive Director of the Medical Profession, THS.
Reporting into the EDMS at the present time are 6 FTE.
KEY DATA
ANNUAL BUDGET Approximately $800k pa.
SERVICE LOCATION Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania (South Region)
USEFUL LINKS Role Description
THS website
DHHS Organisation Chart
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EMPLOYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS REMUNERATION A remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful
applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.
CLASSIFICATION Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 – Level 11 Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 - Level 3
POSITION TYPE Full time, permanent day work with on-call (76 hours p/fortnight)
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROBITY CHECKS
Information on a person’s suitability for appointment is obtained for all appointments. Potential
appointees will be asked whether there are any reasons why they should not be appointed such as:
Information on a person’s criminal history and other associated probity checks will be sought from those
candidates whose application has progressed to shortlisting for interview.
Applicants unsure about the definition of disclosable criminal convictions or status of any criminal
conviction may wish to seek legal advice in responding to the probity check questions. (A ‘disclosable’
conviction is one that is recorded by the court and has not been rehabilitated or spent under the Criminal
Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 and, in the case of Commonwealth convictions, the Crimes
Act 1914 (Commonwealth), and does not breach the confidentiality provisions of the Youth Justice Act
1992.)
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-
employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks
are to be conducted:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check
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HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Friday 23 February 2018
The reference number to include in your application is H17_2711
For a confidential discussion, please contact Principal Consultant, Rhodie Miller:
M: +61 (0)422 816 557E: [email protected]
Please submit application documentation to Search Coordinator, Anna Brownjohn:
T: +61 (0)2 9900 0108E: [email protected]
Your application must include:
1. Completed HGI Application Form
2. Cover letter addressed to the search consultant;
3. A written response addressing the key selection criteria, found on page 7; and
4. An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae
5. Copies of your Qualifications
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REFEREES
You will need to provide details of three (3) professional referees. To do so, complete the relevant fields
in the Candidate Profile. You should carefully consider who you select to approach to provide reference
advice. Your current manager must be included. It is customary for referee reports to be requested after
interview and if you are the preferred candidate, your permission will be requested prior to contacting
your referees.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
HGI complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), all applications are treated by HGI in strict confidence,
however in submitting an application you are extending permission to share your application with the
Selection Panel.
Personal Information will be used to assess your suitability for appointment to this position. As part of
the selection process, personal information will be dealt with in accordance with HGI’s Privacy Policy and
the Information Privacy Act 2009.
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Department of Health and Human Services
and Tasmanian Health Service
Statement of Duties
Position Title: Executive Director Medical
Services
Position Number:
518372
Effective Date:
December 2017
Group and Unit: Tasmanian Health Service (THS)
Section Office of the Executive Director of
Medical Services
Location: South
Award: Salaried Medical Practitioners Interim
Agreement
Position Status: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Level: 1-11 Classification: Specialist Medical Practitioner
Reports To: Executive Director of Operations South, with professional reporting line to the Executive
Director of the Medical Profession, THS
Check Type: Annulled Check Frequency: Pre-employment
Focus of Duties:
As a senior member of the hospital executive and as part of the Tasmanian Health Service
clinical governance structure, the Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) will provide
clinical leadership focussed on the interests of the Tasmanian community through the
promotion of continuous improvement in local and state-wide whole-of-system clinical service
provision. The EDMS will do this by:
Providing specialist medical leadership to the organisation on all aspects of its operation,
with a particular emphasis on the quality and safety of patient care through effective clinical
governance.
Providing exemplary medical leadership and medical management / clinical governance
support to the medical profession across the organisation.
Working effectively within the local executive, with Clinical Stream Directors, and as part
of multi-disciplinary management teams across the broader organisation.
Working effectively with the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) Executive and the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to promote effective and safe clinical
services across Tasmania.
Duties:
1. Provide high level advice on clinical management and medical governance issues to the
Executive Director of Operations (EDO) South.
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2. Provide specialist medical management oversight of clinical operations (including clinical
departments) as directed by the EDO-South. This includes providing advice on the medical
aspects of clinical contract management.
3. Responsible for implementation of THS Clinical Governance policies and guidelines within
the THS South. Act as Chair of the principle Clinical Incident Review Committee (however
styled) and ensure follow-up and corrective actions are taken by medical staff, as
appropriate, following serious adverse events Accountable for ensuring that structured
clinical audit activities occur across THS South.
4. Responsible for the management of issues in relation to the Australian Health Practitioners
Regulation Agency and the learned medical colleges in relation to professional issues,
notifications, training accreditation and other relevant matters as directed by the EDO-
South.
5. In conjunction with HR and the Medical Workforce Unit provide advice to the EDO-South
on medical workforce issues, including medical workforce planning (including recruitment),
workforce development, and performance management (including the management of
complaints or grievances involving medical clinicians). Responsible for industrial
classification of medical officers under the relevant Industrial Agreement.
6. Oversee medical training within the facility, and liaise with relevant external bodies
including learned medical colleges and other jurisdictional health authorities. Line
management responsibility for the Deputy Executive Director Medical Services and the
Director of Medical Education and Training.
7. In conjunction with THS quality and safety personnel, manage and resolve hospital
complaints, including direct complaints, Ministerial complaints and issues raised by the
Office of the Health Complaints Commissioner (OHCC). Represent THS in OHCC
mediations appropriate to the facility.
8. Medicolegal: In conjunction with the Office of the Executive Director for Patient Safety
THS, act as point of contact within THS South for Coronial investigations including
provision of requested documentation and advice to staff providing evidence to Coronial
inquiries, ensuring that Coronial recommendations pertaining to THS South are considered
and acted upon through the local executive. In conjunction with Crown Law, coordinate
medico-legal cases (including preparation of specialist reports), provide advice to staff
regarding legal procedures and prepare applications to the Committee on Actions against
Public Servants for indemnification under Employment Direction 16. Provide advice to THS
staff regarding issues of informed consent and clinical ethics.
9. In conjunction with the Executive Director for Patient Safety THS, ensure that clinical
research conducted within the organisation complies with nationally mandated ethical
standards.
10. Act as the Regional Medical Authority for the Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (PTAS),
with management responsibilities for the Travel Coordinator.
11. Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work
Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety
systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety
improvement processes are in place and acted upon.
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12. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this
document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected
from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Scope of Work Performed:
Required to operate with a high level of individual responsibility and autonomy with limited
reporting to the EDO-South.
Functions as part of the THS South Executive Team.
Immediately responsible to the EDO South.
Professionally responsible to the Executive Director of the Medical Profession, THS
Comply at all times with THS policy and protocol requirements, in particular those relating
to mandatory education, training and assessment.
Essential Requirements:
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all
times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during
employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and
to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer of any new
criminal convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant
specialty.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to
satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or
transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Desirable Requirements:
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators or equivalent.
Post-graduate health management qualification(s).
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated high level clinical management and clinical governance experience.
2. High level skills in financial and material resource management and staff supervision.
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3. High level communication skills and the ability to liaise with a wide variety of managers and
staff.
4. Demonstrated high level planning, analytic and problem solving skills.
5. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
6. Experience in complaints handling and medico-legal processes.
7. Experience in the application of evidence based principles to clinical management.
8. Knowledge of current professional issues, particularly as they relate to the provision of
clinical management and patient care.
Working Environment:
Occasional interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Tasmanian Health Service (THS)
are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the Tasmanian
community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health and human services system, and
value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being
accountable and being collegial.
State Service Principles and Code of Conduct: The minimum responsibilities required of officers and
employees of the State Service are contained in the State Service Act 2000. The State Service
Principles at Sections 7 and 8 outline both the way that employment is managed in the State
Service and the standards expected of those who work in the State Service. The Code of
Conduct at Section 9 reinforces and upholds the Principles by establishing standards of
behaviour and conduct that apply to all employees and officers, including Heads of Agencies.
Officers and employees who are found to have breached the Code of Conduct may have
sanctions imposed.
The State Service Act 2000 and the Employment Directions can be found on the State Service
Management Office’s website at http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/ssmo
Fraud Management: The Department of Health and Human Services and Tasmanian Health
Service have a zero tolerance to fraud. Officers and employees must be aware of, and comply
with, their Agency’s fraud prevention policy and procedure and it is the responsibility of all
officers and employees to report any suspected fraudulent activity to their Director or line
manager, the Director HR Management and Strategy or to the Manager Internal Audit. DHHS
and THS are committed to minimising the occurrence of fraud through the development,
implementation and regular review of fraud prevention, detection and response strategies, and
are conscious of the need to protect employees who advise management of suspected
fraudulent activity from reprisal or harassment, and to comply with its obligations under the
Public Interest Disclosure Act 2002. Any matter determined to be of a fraudulent nature will be
followed up and appropriate action will be taken. This may include having sanctions imposed
under the State Service Act 2000.
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Delegations: This position may exercise delegations in accordance with a range of Acts,
Regulations, Awards, administrative authorities and functional arrangements mandated by
Statutory office holders including the Secretary. The relevant Unit Manager can provide details
to the occupant of delegations applicable to this position. DHHS and the THS have a zero
tolerance in relation to fraud and in exercising any delegations attached to this role the
occupant is responsible for the detection and prevention of fraud, misappropriation and other
irregularities, and for ensuring that all officers and employees are aware of their Agency’s fraud
policy and reporting procedures.
Blood borne viruses and immunisation: Health Care Workers (as defined by DHHS and THS
policy) with the Department of Health and Human Services and Tasmanian Health Service are
expected to comply with their Agency’s policies and procedures relating to blood borne viruses
and immunisation, including against Hepatitis B. Depending on the level of risk associated with
their duties, Health Care Workers may be required to demonstrate current immunity, previous
seroconversion to Hepatitis B or immunity following vaccination.
Records and Confidentiality: Officers and employees of the Department of Health and Human
Services and the Tasmanian Health Service are responsible and accountable for making proper
records. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times and information must not be accessed
or destroyed without proper authority.
Smoke-free: The Department of Health and Human Services and the Tasmanian Health Service
are smoke-free work environments. Smoking is prohibited in all State Government workplaces,
including vehicles and vessels.
