General Practitioner

Fitzroy, Australia

Reference: 6707270

Fitzroy, Australia

Are you a compassionate and skilled General Practitioner passionate about making a difference in the lives of diverse communities? Are you driven by a commitment to community health and equity? Do you have an interest in addiction medicine?

Join cohealth, a leading provider of integrated health services across Melbourne's Northern and Western suburbs. At cohealth, we're committed to delivering holistic care that embraces diversity and promotes well-being for all.

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

Position Overview
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our medical team in Fitzroy. You will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive medical care alongside our supportive allied health team.

Key Benefits

Competitive Remuneration: Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a., plus additional benefits.
Leave Entitlements: Paid annual, parental, sick, and study leave.
Work-Life Balance: Monday-to-Friday schedule with no weekend or on-call duties.
Professional Development: Two weeks of paid conference/study leave annually.
Supportive Environment: Family-friendly policies and an inclusive workplace culture.
Peer Support: Monthly peer learning groups and support evenings with our sister practice at cohealth Collingwood.
Indemnity Coverage: Employer-covered indemnity with minimal additional costs for medical indemnity.

Why You Should Apply

Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse communities.
Career Growth: Opportunities in research, teaching, supervision, quality improvement, and piloting innovative healthcare models.
Comprehensive Support: Access wraparound services to support medical practitioners and enhance patient care. This includes onsite care coordinators, social workers, aged care nurses, pharmacists, and independent community health nurses.

About You

Qualifications: RACGP Vocationally Registered General Practitioner with a current Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria license.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural contexts.
Values: A dedication to holistic, patient-centered care and alignment with cohealth's mission and values.

Why Fitzroy?

Working at cohealth Fitzroy offers doctors the chance to make a tangible impact on community health. Well-placed near other community services such as The Sumner House Better Health and Housing Program, St Vincent's Hospital, and public housing, the clinic serves diverse, vulnerable, and marginalized groups, providing essential medical services and support.

If you're interested in addiction medicine but find the field daunting, our addiction medicine experts are here to guide and support you. Fitzroy offers the valuable opportunity to work with patients in the addiction space.

We collaborate with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the University of Melbourne in supervision and teaching capacities. If you're interested in these areas, you can rely on other supervision staff while contributing in your salaried position.

Innovation and initiative are encouraged. Doctors can contribute ideas to improve service delivery, enhance patient care, and explore new healthcare models. The practice regularly participates in quality improvement projects, such as those focusing on heart failure and youth mental health. Regular educational visits and meetings with our allied health team are integral to our practice.

Application Process

Interested in this position, go to: https://cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs & enter ref code: 6707270 then click on apply now.

You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and Cover Letter. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received. This campaign will close on the mentioned date at 10.00 PM. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Manaswitha Udayagiri Manaswitha.Udayagiri@cohealth.org.au

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses).

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination

Applications Close: 31 Jan 2025