- Dates available from February to March 2023
- $1800 per day
- West Arnhem Aboriginal Medical Service
- Full time GP opportunity available
- Fly In and Fly out opportunity
Mala’la Health Service are seeking an experienced specialist general practitioner to provide GP locum services at their Maningrida Health Centre.
Eligibility to apply
- Current non-restricted specialist registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
- Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM
- Previous experience in Indigenous Health
- Experienced in Communicare patient record system highly desired
Dates
- Dates available from February 2023 – ongoing
- Full time GP opportunity also available
The Clinic
Currently working in the clinic are 4 GPs, 17 remote area nurses, Community workers attached to programs , and 6 administration officers.
Visiting services include a surgeon, physician, paediatrician, dental team, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, mental health and occupational therapist. Maningrida Health Centre has 13 consulting rooms.
Clinic Hours
- 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
- The GP locum may be required to be available for emergencies, otherwise no on-call services or weekend work
Available equipment:
- Defibrillator
- IV cannulas
- Slit lamp
- I-stat machine
- Laryngoscope
- ET tubes
- Point of care HbA1c testing
- Intra-osseous needle
- ACR testing
- Orthopaedic plaster
- Baby ventilation masks
Transport and accommodation
- All transport from the nearest major airport to and from your location provided
- Accommodation and vehicle provided by the health service. The vehicle is not available for use outside of work hours
- Accommodation includes a fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, TV, DVD player and radio
Patient record system
- This clinic uses Communicare
- Previous experience in Communicare desirable
- Orientation will be provided if required
Location
Maningrida is one of the largest Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, located approximately 352 kilometres east of Darwin on the Central Arnhem Coast at the mouth of the Liverpool River.
The population of Maningrida is approximately 3,000 people which comprises town residents and traditionally-based outstations, or which there are more than 30. A culturally diverse community, with 13 different language groups spoken, ceremony and traditional artwork remain an important part of daily life for many community members.
For a confidential discussion about this excellent opportunity, contact Bonita on 08 8982 1096.
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