To provide comprehensive specialist medical management of HIV, sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses within the Mid North Coast Local Health District portion of the North Coast Population and Public Health (NCPPH) Directorate, as part of the North Coast HIV & Sexual Health Services team.

To provide clinical support and guidance for NCPPH Staff and other health care workers in relation to management of HIV, sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, counsellors and support staff, and provide clinical supervision for nursing staff and junior medical staff.

Essential qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice and registered (or registerable) with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine or recognised equivalent.
• Extensive clinical experience in sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and HIV management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement in the field of Sexual Health and HIV.
• Current drivers' licence and willingness to travel when necessary.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as directed consistent with Award classification.
• Vaccination: Category A
• Closing the Gap: MNCLHD prioritises 'Closing the Gap' and improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to development of culturally safe partnerships with local Aboriginal communities, organisations and Community Controlled Health Services.
• Workplace Culture: Ensure all workplace conduct is consistent with the behaviours associated with MNCLHD values and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
• I agree to follow the MNCLHD's policy of zero tolerance towards workplace and family violence. I recognise that violence takes many forms subtle and overt including physical and psychological actions. I commit to not participate in these forms of violence and recognise it is illegal to do so. I will not initiate or participate as a bystander to violence. I will comply with MNCLHD organisational policy for responding to violence, recognising that all forms of violence are unacceptable, that violence is experienced by men, women and children, but most prevalent for women and children.
• Workplace Diversity: Comply with and participate in the organisations workplace diversity policies and procedures.
• Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
• Performance Review: A review of performance will be conducted annually as required by the Managing for Performance Policy-Document Number PD2016_040
• Finance and Assets: Manage allocated finance and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Risk Management: All staff are expected to manage risks in their own area, and within their capacity and delegation of authority. Risks beyond a staff member's capacity or delegation need to be reported to their supervisor.

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For enquiries about the position contact Vincent Cornelisse on Vincent.Cornelisse@health.nsw.gov.au

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