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General Practitioner - Sunrise Health Service - Katherine Region

Northern Territory PHN
  •  Are you a GP passionate about delivering health care to a remote community?
  • Do you crave a career where you will see the difference you make?
  • Have you considered a move to the Northern Territory?

Now is the perfect time!

Rural Workforce Agency Northern Territory (RWA NT) are partnering with Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (SHSAC), to find a General Practitioner to provide excellent healthcare to one of their nine remote communities, located at Barunga, Manyallaluk, Wugularr, Bulman, Mataranka, Jilkminggan, Minyerri, Ngukurr and Urapunga. 

As the successful General Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing culturally appropriate care with excellent levels of primary health care to members of a remote Katherine community. You will be able to demonstrate your previous experience working in Aboriginal health and showcase your expertise in chronic disease care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide primary and emergency medical care to a remote clinic
  • Case manage clients with chronic illness in collaboration with other primary health care providers
  • Contribute and support health screening and health promotion programs

Essential Criteria:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the below essential criteria

  • Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
  • Fellow of the RACGP or ACRRM with comprehensive experience in General Practice
  • Evidence of full working rights within Australia
  • Willingness and ability to accommodate Aboriginal values and traditions in clinical practice
  • Willingness and ability to travel to and work from remote locations
  • Current Police clearance and Working with Children clearance
  • Current Indemnity Insurance Certificate

Overseas Trained GP'S with general registration or are eligible for provisional registration will be considered and required to provide evidence of:

  • Current AHPRA registration if held or Current AMC certificate
  • Current primary source verification of medical qualifications (EICS verification)
  • Current OET or ILETS test results
  • Proof of right to work in Australia 
  • Current RACGP assessment of experience in general practice not essential, but highly regarded

For more detailed information please see contact Barbara for a position description.

What's In It for You?

  • Generous salary and salary packaging available
  • Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave per year
  • Relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation to eligible candidates
  • Supportive work environment
  • Locum opportunities available and an opportunity to "Try before you Buy" Locum to perm work models
  • General Practice Rural Incentives Program - Sunrise operates in MMM6 and MM7 regions, providing access to annual additional MBS payments of up to $35K in urban and $60K in rural locations
  • Opportunity to explore and experience the beauty of Katherine and Kakadu destinations

Please visit our website for more information. 

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