Full-Time Sexual Health & ARF/RHD Coordinator

Location: Geraldton, WA 6530

Join the GRAMS team!

The Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) is seeking to fill the above position in its Clinic in Geraldton.

POSITION PURPOSE

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.

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.

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.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or other suitably qualified registered health clinician.
• Demonstrated clinical experience relevant to primary health care, Sexual Health/STI/BBV and/or ARF/RHD.
• Ability to coordinate recalls, treatment, follow-up and multidisciplinary clinical care.
• Demonstrated understanding of culturally safe health care and the health and social factors impacting Aboriginal people.
• Current unrestricted Driver's License.
• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain).

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Previous experience in Sexual Health, BBV/STI and/or ARF/RHD programs.
• Experience with POCT and/or TTANGO.
• Knowledge of the Silver Book BBV/STI Guidelines.
• Knowledge of ARF/RHD clinical guidelines and the WA RHD Register.
• Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or Aboriginal primary health care setting.
• Experience in health promotion, community education and outreach.

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, please contact the Human Resource Team via E-mail: hr@grams.asn.au or

Telephone: (08) 9956 6555 

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.