Programme Lead, Clinical Services

Clinical Programme Lead

Full Time (1FTE) Permanent

Dunedin

 We do not take applications via Seek, please apply through the following job link. https://wellsouth.bamboohr.com/careers/385

At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.

We offer:

• A supportive work environment where you'll make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A commitment to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your Birthday.
• 5 weeks annual leave after two years
• Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment.  10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.
• Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development
• We are a rainbow tick certified workplace, the first PHO in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Position Purpose:

The Clinical Program Lead is responsible for leading the implementation of Clinical Services across the Southern district and will provide day to day management and leadership to the services including related planning, coordination, implementation, support, and evaluation.

The Clinical Programme Lead will provide operational management of the designated teams as well as high quality information, communications, interaction, support and service to internal and external stakeholders, as well as support in managing operational resources.

Working in partnership with the Clinical Services Manager, NGO partners, clinical and other staff they will contribute to strategic and operational management in a way that is consistent with the organization’s vision and values.

The lead is responsible for service delivery processes, activity monitoring, human resource management, quality and risk management, credentialing and audit for all disciplines, certification and accreditation, clinical pathway development and other service improvements within the service.

The CPL will work with the Clinical Services Manager to develop new programmes in response to service needs and national or local direction. 

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with annual practicing certificate

Professional Experience – Kā tautōhito

• Proven ability in a senior or leadership capacity to successfully manage relationships with diverse range of people.
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated and proven ability to lead teams in a clinical environment and through a period of change and growth
• Knowledge of primary health services, health and disability sector, general practice capabilities and NGO networks.
• Experience in managing contracts, budgets and staff.
• Extensive experience in and knowledge of clinical quality, safety and best practice.
• Awareness and understanding of the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi to WellSouth as a public health organization

 Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred
• Tōkeke - Equitable
• Manawa whakaute - Respectful
• Pono – Transparent

Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close 25 June

Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We are rainbow-tick accredited and are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.