The role
The position Chief Pathologist, Samoa will be based in the National Health Services Laboratory, which is the only clinical diagnostic lab in Samoa. The lab is located at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital (TTMH) in Apia, with a smaller lab at the Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital (MTII) in Tuasivi Savaii.
The main responsibilities for the Chief Pathologist will be to work across the Samoa National Health Services Laboratory, performing or supervising pathology services and building the capacity of local staff in pathology services. The Chief Pathologist Adviser will be accountable to and managed by General Manager, National Health Services on management-related matters and within the management structures overseen by the Manager Laboratory Division and Manager Clinical Services
This role is expected to commence in June 2019 for a period of 26 months until June 2021.
Key objectives:
Clinical oversight - Work across the Samoa National Health Services Laboratory, performing or supervising pathology services consistent with the pathologists scope of training and registration, and other diagnostic collection techniques, reporting cases, and conducting clinical meetings and case discussions
Clinical Governance - Participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Capacity building - Provide leadership to promote the interest and development of the unit through strategic planning, ensuring cohesion of the overall functions of the unit by working effectively with internal and external stakeholders while always maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
Health and Safety and Infection Control - Ensure that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the local work health and safety requirements, but also to Australian standards.
Selection criteria:
Essential
Qualifications
Candidates must have qualifications suitable for registration as a medical practitioner with the Samoa Medical Council (such as a medical degree from an Australian institution)
Eligible for Medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent
Post-graduate specialty qualifications in general pathology, including anatomical pathology and microbiology, recognised by the Royal College of Pathologists (Australasia)
Anatomical/surgical pathologist most preferred, but the clinical/general pathologist is considered as well
Skills, experience, knowledge
At least 10 years as a medical practitioner, inclusive of general and specialist practice.
Experience in running a hospital clinical practice including financial and human resource management.
Experience in a developing country context, managing within limited resources.
Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems. Ability to work without clinical supervision.
Leadership
Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant.
Knowledge of managerial leadership including goal and aim setting, developing clear expectations, and methods to review staff progress that builds capability and accelerates quality improvements.
Teaching and training skills
Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
Clinical governance
Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Willingness to acquire knowledge of the Samoa Public Service Act, Health Act, hospital policies and guidelines, and the National Health Service Act 2014
The benefits:
Remuneration in line with the ARF C4 $12,454 - $15,682 AUD Monthly Salary
Additional - Monthly mobility and special location allowances
Additional - Monthly accommodation allowance
Additional - Monthly communications allowance
Additional - Monthly car allowance
Additional - Relocation and Repatriation allowance
Flights, medicals, and insurance
Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation
Ongoing assignment monitoring and support
*This position is exempt from paying Samoan income tax and is eligible under 23B Australian foreign income tax exemption clause please consult with a international aid income tax specialist to seek independent advice for your particular circumstances.
To apply:
Scope Global recruitment operates under equal employment opportunity principles and laws. We encourage appropriately qualified and experienced people to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, physical ability or beliefs.
Applications will only be accepted via our online application system. For more detailed information on the position and to apply online
Applications close midnight ACST 14th April 2019. No late applications will be accepted.
For successful applicants, in country interviews will be held on 5th May 2019
The position Chief Pathologist, Samoa will be based in the National Health Services Laboratory, which is the only clinical diagnostic lab in Samoa. The lab is located at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital (TTMH) in Apia, with a smaller lab at the Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital (MTII) in Tuasivi Savaii.
The main responsibilities for the Chief Pathologist will be to work across the Samoa National Health Services Laboratory, performing or supervising pathology services and building the capacity of local staff in pathology services. The Chief Pathologist Adviser will be accountable to and managed by General Manager, National Health Services on management-related matters and within the management structures overseen by the Manager Laboratory Division and Manager Clinical Services
This role is expected to commence in June 2019 for a period of 26 months until June 2021.
Key objectives:
Clinical oversight - Work across the Samoa National Health Services Laboratory, performing or supervising pathology services consistent with the pathologists scope of training and registration, and other diagnostic collection techniques, reporting cases, and conducting clinical meetings and case discussions
Clinical Governance - Participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Capacity building - Provide leadership to promote the interest and development of the unit through strategic planning, ensuring cohesion of the overall functions of the unit by working effectively with internal and external stakeholders while always maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
Health and Safety and Infection Control - Ensure that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the local work health and safety requirements, but also to Australian standards.
Selection criteria:
Essential
Qualifications
Candidates must have qualifications suitable for registration as a medical practitioner with the Samoa Medical Council (such as a medical degree from an Australian institution)
Eligible for Medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent
Post-graduate specialty qualifications in general pathology, including anatomical pathology and microbiology, recognised by the Royal College of Pathologists (Australasia)
Anatomical/surgical pathologist most preferred, but the clinical/general pathologist is considered as well
Skills, experience, knowledge
At least 10 years as a medical practitioner, inclusive of general and specialist practice.
Experience in running a hospital clinical practice including financial and human resource management.
Experience in a developing country context, managing within limited resources.
Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems. Ability to work without clinical supervision.
Leadership
Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant.
Knowledge of managerial leadership including goal and aim setting, developing clear expectations, and methods to review staff progress that builds capability and accelerates quality improvements.
Teaching and training skills
Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
Clinical governance
Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Willingness to acquire knowledge of the Samoa Public Service Act, Health Act, hospital policies and guidelines, and the National Health Service Act 2014
The benefits:
Remuneration in line with the ARF C4 $12,454 - $15,682 AUD Monthly Salary
Additional - Monthly mobility and special location allowances
Additional - Monthly accommodation allowance
Additional - Monthly communications allowance
Additional - Monthly car allowance
Additional - Relocation and Repatriation allowance
Flights, medicals, and insurance
Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation
Ongoing assignment monitoring and support
*This position is exempt from paying Samoan income tax and is eligible under 23B Australian foreign income tax exemption clause please consult with a international aid income tax specialist to seek independent advice for your particular circumstances.
To apply:
Scope Global recruitment operates under equal employment opportunity principles and laws. We encourage appropriately qualified and experienced people to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, physical ability or beliefs.
Applications will only be accepted via our online application system. For more detailed information on the position and to apply online
Applications close midnight ACST 14th April 2019. No late applications will be accepted.
For successful applicants, in country interviews will be held on 5th May 2019
Vanessa Brown
recruitment.pactam2@scopeglobal.com
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