POSITIONS VACANT

Job Description:

The Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) will provide clinical primary health care services to the Aboriginal Health Service clients in the clinic and in the community working as part of a team to deliver comprehensive, culturally health care.
Key priorities being access to Primary Health Care Services, and targeting health activities such as health promotion, health prevention, chronic disease, eye, ear, oral health and Palliative care by:
• Assisting and advising non-Aboriginal clinical staff on community, cultural and language matters that impact on the care of clients.
• Providing assistance and advice on clinical care of clients within the Scope of Practice for Aboriginal Health Workers to less experienced clinical staff, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Midwife or General Practitioner.
• Liaising with Palliative Care staff  to provide support and advocacy for Indigenous community members affected by terminal illness.
Please download the full Position Description and Application Form at left, and submit your completed application form to positionvacant@mdas.org.au
**Please note, this is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.  Applicants will be required to submit a Certificate of Aboriginality