General Practitioner
Mookai Rosie is expanding their programs to encompass the holistic and often complex needs of family units and is seeking a General Practitioner to join their team.
Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan (Mookai Rosie) is a Cairns Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service that has been providing health worker supported accommodation and opportunistic primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children from remote Cape York and Torres Strait communities for over 30 years. With a strong and proud history with Far North Queensland’s vulnerable mothers and babies, Mookai Rosie is expanding their programs to encompass the holistic and often complex needs of family units.
EnvironmentThis position is situated within Mookai Rosie’s Earlville clinic and plays a pivotal role in the multidisciplinary health team. Our clinic is the base of our First 1,000 days, multidisciplinary, wrap around model of care. The team is comprised of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners, Midwives, Nurses, a Social and Emotional Wellbeing team, Clinical Educator, Clinical Facilitator, and Liaison Officers.
PurposeThis position is responsible for the provision of medical services, health surveillance, maintenance, and promotion to Mookai Rosie clients. This position will provide comprehensive and holistic healthcare to individuals and families that present to our service in accordance with the Mookai Rosie strategic, governance, and accreditation frameworks.
Care coordination and referrals ScopeThe position provides support within Mookai Rosie’ service model by addressing the health needs of individuals and families engaging with our health programs. Significant liaison and coordination with multidisciplinary teams is required, as is maintaining regular contact with internal and external health professionals, service providers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes for clients.
Essential qualifications and experienceQualifications and registrations
Experience
- Demonstrated experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
- Regional and remote healthcare experience is essential.
Essential attributes
Selection criteria
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