Medical Education Officer

Description:

Medical Education Officer
• Permanent Part-Time | 30 hours per week - 4 days per week (Fridays off) or negotiable
• Based at Maroondah Hospital (Ringwood East location) but at times will be required to work at other Eastern Health sites
• $122,907.20 p.a. (pro rata for part time)
• Further your career in Medical Education
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Medical Education Officer to join the Postgraduate Medical Education Unit at Eastern Health. The Medical Education Officer position is integral in managing systems and processes relating to the orientation, education and training, supervision and assessment of Prevocational Doctors and International Medical Graduate Hospital Medical Officers at Eastern Health.
The Medical Education Officer will:
• Provide educational expertise in planning, coordination, delivery, administration and evaluation of prevocational doctor orientation, education, performance assessment, mentoring and career development programs
• Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, requirements and regulatory processes including Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) accreditation
• Monitor and appropriately follow-up prevocational doctor progression towards meeting requirements that determine application eligibility for General Registration and PGY2 Certificate of Completion including the completion of relevant paperwork/documentation
• Work collaboratively and effectively with Supervisors of Junior Doctor Training, Director of PMEU, other staff within PMEU, Clinical Directors and Clinical Unit staff, Clinical Unit Term Supervisors and the Medical Workforce Unit
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
• Relevant experience in the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of health profession education programs
• Knowledge of the roles and requirements of junior medical staff in teaching hospitals
• Experience in data collection, analysis and production of formal written evaluation reports
• Ability to work and problem-solve independently with minimal direction
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders
• Results-orientated with demonstrated track-record of efficiency and meeting deadlines, attention to detail and sound professional judgement
• High level of experience working with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, One Drive, PowerPoint) and online Learning Management Systems
• Flexibility in taking annual leave, according to role and PMEU department requirements
• Applications for Nursing Award employment require current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – this is not applicable for applications for Administration Award employment
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).
Good to know:
• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for position description link
Contact Person: Dr Lian Peng Yee
Contact Number: 9871 3248
Contact Email: lianpeng.yee@easternhealth.org.au
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Our Values in Action:
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.