GP Locum – Congress – Yulara NT

  • Central Australia – Yulara
  • $2000 per day
  • Various dates available 8 July 2024 onwards
Central Australia Aboriginal Congress (Congress) are currently seeking experienced GP Locum coverage for their new Yulara Clinic.
 
Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory, providing a comprehensive, holistic and culturally-appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including six remote communities.
 
The Clinic
Congress works in consultation with the Yulara community to deliver primary health care to the residents of Yulara.
 
Onsite are doctors, nurses and Aboriginal health practitioners and visiting allied health staff that include dietitian, optometrist, podiatrist, diabetes nurse and psychologist services.
 
Services provided by the clinic include:
  • Health checks (includes child health checks)
  • Immunisations
  • Medication
  • Health education
  • Other Congress and external services
  • Healthy lifestyle promotion
Benefits
  • $2000 per day
  • No on call or weekend work
  • One off travel bonus of $400 for travel outside placement dates
  • $400 payment for public holiday days not worked
  • $1000 placement bonus for working 20 days
Dates Available
  • 8 July 2024 onwards
  • Minimum 3 week placement
  • Permanent opportunities available
Transport and Accommodation
  • All transport from the nearest major airport to and from a location
  • Accommodation and vehicle will be provided
Clinic Opening Hours
  • Monday, Tuesday and Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • Wednesday – 9:30am to 5:00pm
  • Thursday – 8:30am to 12:00pm
Patient Record System
  • This clinic uses Communicare, with orientation provided
Eligibility to Apply
  • Must have current non-restricted registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and general practice specialisation
  • Cultural safety skills, knowledge of Aboriginal health and chronic disease management
For more information about this excellent opportunity, please call 08 8982 1096 or email locum@ntphn.org.au.

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