Co-Director of Medical Student Programs, Eastern Health Clinical School

• Permanent Part Time
• Eastern Health Education Centre, 5 Arnold Street, Box Hill
• Medical Student Programs, Lower Ground Education Precinct, Maroondah Hospital

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, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The position of Co-Director of Medical Student Programs provides leadership for medical undergraduates placed at Eastern Health. In this role the position provides support for medical students, facilitates their orientation, monitors their progress, provides pastoral care, organises placements, manages examinations and manages the recruitment of tutors and co-ordinates teaching programs. Liaison with all hospitals in Eastern Health and the faculties of both Monash and Deakin Universities is an important part of the position of the Co- Director of Medical Student Programs.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential

• A medical degree and a specialist qualification recognised in the State of Victoria
• Experience in medical education
• Experience in assessment, particularly clinical assessment
• Demonstration of an understanding of the needs of medical students, including international students
• Ability to provide career advice and counselling to medical students, including those experiencing personal or other difficulties
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with senior and junior medical practitioners and other health professionals in hospitals and the community
• Experience in effective leadership of teams
• Experience in health education research

Desirable:

• Completion of, or progress towards, a post-graduate qualification in medical education
• Demonstrated leadership skills in medical education
• Experience in curriculum development and delivery in a clinical setting, including development, preparation and delivery of teaching materials, including those involving flexible and on-line teaching and learning methods
• Experience in recruitment and training of clinical teachers
• Experience of postgraduate medical education.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing 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

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**