Job Description
Sexual Health & ARF/RHD Coordinator - Geraldton
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Date Added:
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Date Added: 12-Aug-****
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Closing Date:
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Closing Date: 30-Sep-*******:00 AM
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Join the GRAMS team!
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The Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) is seeking to fill the above position in its Clinic in Geraldton.
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POSITION PURPOSE
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The Sexual Health & ARF/RHD Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the delivery of culturally safe, evidence-based Sexual Health/BBV/STI and Acute Rheumatic Fever/Rheumatic Heart Disease (ARF/RHD) programs across GRAMS.
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The position provides clinical coordination, treatment and follow-up; manages urgent recalls and registers; supports opportunistic and targeted screening; strengthens staff capability; and provides education and health promotion to staff, clients and the community.
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The coordinator works collaboratively with GRAMS clinicians, the Home Visiting Team, WACHS Public Health Unit (PHU), WACHS Population Health/other relevant services and external stakeholders to ensure timely treatment, follow-up, contact tracing and continuity of care.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or other suitably qualified registered health clinician.
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Demonstrated clinical experience relevant to primary health care, Sexual Health/STI/BBV and/or ARF/RHD.
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Ability to coordinate recalls, treatment, follow-up and multidisciplinary clinical care.
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Demonstrated understanding of culturally secure health care and the health and social factors impacting Aboriginal people.
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Current unrestricted Driver's License.
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Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
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National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain).
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DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
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Previous experience in Sexual Health, BBV/STI and/or ARF/RHD programs.
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Experience with POCT and/or TTANGO.
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Knowledge of the Silver Book BBV/STI Guidelines.
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Knowledge of ARF/RHD clinical guidelines and the WA RHD Register.
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Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or Aboriginal primary health care setting.
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Experience in health promotion, community education and outreach.
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For further information or if you would like to become a part of the GRAMS Team and work towards improving the health of Aboriginal people, pleasecontact the Human Resource Team via E-mail: ****** or
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Telephone: **************
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Applications will be assessed as they are received. GRAMS reserves the right to appoint a suitable applicant prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
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📌 Sexual Health & Arf/Rhd Coordinator - Geraldton
🏢 GRAMS
📍 Geraldton