Position Description
Population Health
& Health Promotion
Program Coordinator
January 2014
Full-time Employment
12 month fixed term contract
Melbourne East General Practice Network (ABN 86129637412) trading as the Inner East Melbourne Medicare Local
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Introduction
Organisational Context:
The Inner East Melbourne Medicare Local (IEMML) mission is to optimise the health of
the local community and achieve measurable health outcomes. Through a network of
primary health care providers, it promotes and delivers optimal continuing health care
to a population of over 600,000 residents in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Melbourne East GP Network is proud to be one of the first Victorian organisations to
successfully become a Medicare Local. Since 1993 it has had a vision for enhanced
community and primary care innovation, being a dynamic network delivering
leadership in primary health care. Now trading as Inner East Melbourne Medicare
Local it will continue to deliver the existing services and supports to GP’s and expand
the provider support role across a much wider spectrum of professional service
providers, encompassing the full gamut of providers contributing to the provision of
primary care to patients.
Servicing the municipalities of Boroondara, Manningham, Monash and Whitehorse,
IEMML is responsible for driving improvements in general practice and primary health
care to ensure that services are better tailored to meet the needs of local communities.
As part of its vision, IEMML has developed a strategic plan to deliver enhanced
primary health care across a number of areas including after hours care, aged care
services, mental health and eHealth.
To assist in the delivery of this plan, IEMML seeks an energetic and innovative person
committed to improving community health outcomes and an interest in supporting local
GPs and other primary healthcare service providers.
Position Summary
The position has as its key responsibilities:
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Coordinate a range of stakeholders including IEMML members, clinicians, PCP
and other health organisations to collaborate in population health planning.
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Utilise the AML Alliance Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) Framework
to complete a CNA on behalf of IEMML.
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Develop strategies and resources together with a range of IEMML teams in the
planning and development of evidence-based prevention andquality
improvement activities.
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To provide leadership and training to relevant practicesand IEMML staff
undertaking preventative health activities within general practice and other
health organisations.
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To develop and disseminate high quality resources and activities that support a
range of service providers in the area of prevention.
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Work with the Manager, Project Management Office and other staff to ensure
IEMML projects are driven by evidenced needs and priorities.
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To act as an ambassador for Inner East Melbourne Medicare Local.
Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications/Technical Expertise:
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Minimum 5 years working experience in a public health/health promotion
discipline with relevant post graduate qualifications.
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Working experience in the general practice setting; epidemiology/biostatistics
knowledge is desirable.
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Demonstrated ability to work with GPs and a diverse range of other primary
care providers as needed.
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Experience in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to determine health
needs priorities including triangulation or cross check of results between
consultations and data review.
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Experience in conducting needs analyses, reviewing population health data
and/or compiling literature reviews.
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Demonstrated computer skills including MS Office programs and desktop
publishing packages.
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Experience in project development, stakeholder engagement/consultation and
management.
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Experience in workshop and forum facilitation.
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Business writing skills for the required audience.
Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
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Experience working with GPs and health professionals, understanding of their
professional concerns.
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Knowledge and interest in preventative health, chronic disease.
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Training and/or experience in epidemiology and biostatistics.
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Computer skills, especially related to general practice or medical software.
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Relevant social marketing and stakeholder engagement skills.
Personal Qualities:
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Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to work proactively
and effectively with managers, staff and stakeholders.
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team to
achieve organisational goals.
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Strong analytical problem solving skills with the ability to analyse issues and
provide advice upon which decisions can be based.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Reliable car and current driver’s license valid for use in Victoria.
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Willingness to learn and develop.
Management and Administration:
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Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and documentation associated
with key tasks and responsibilities.
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Comply with organisational policies and procedures at all times.
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Participate in team and organisational meetings as appropriate.
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Ensure maintenanceof professional standards of practice and conduct.
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Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
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Participate in staff performance appraisal.
Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks
Key Responsibilities:
Population health planning
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Coordinate the liaison with representatives in local governments, community
health services, primary care partnerships and other stakeholders.
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Continuing management of joint population health planning with these
organisations.
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Responsible for completion of the IEMML Comprehensive Needs Assessment.
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Assist in identifying and keeping current the IEMML priority areas.
Health Promotion
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Integrate health promotion activities into existing IEMML programs.
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Educate/promote the importance of health promotion to external coordinators of
IEMML programs, and provide guidance on how to appropriately introduce
health promotion principles.
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Assist upcoming IEMML projects to consistently apply a health promotion
aspect.
General practice engagement
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Undertake practice engagement to ensure regular identification of practice
needs, communication about IEMML programs and initiatives and to act as a
resource for the practices.
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Develop and implement innovative prevention activities, integrated with other
program areas, which will support general practice in adding value to and
enhancing their practice.
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Work together with Practice Development and General Practice Liaison Teams
in the planning and development of evidence-based prevention and quality
improvement activities.
Other duties as required.
Key Relationships:
Reports to:
Manager, Project Management Office
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Internal:
o Population Health team members and programs across IEMML.
o General Practice Engagement and Development Team,
o Data Warehouse Team
o Communications Team
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External:
o Department of Health and Ageing.
o AML Alliance and peers in other Medicare Locals.
o General practice staff
o Community health services
o IEMML catchment council representatives
o Inner East Primary Care Partnership
Remuneration and Benefits
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This position is full time 37.5 hours per week.
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Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
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Generous salary packaging is available.
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Superannuation contribution is currently 9.25% of gross salary.
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Reimbursement for travel costs is paid for mileage incurred whilst on business
(based on rates as prescribed by the Australian Taxation Office).
Accountability
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Position reports to theManager, Project Management Office.
Accountable to the Director Strategy and Integrated Care.
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