NWMPHN is seeking a general practitioner from the local government areas of Darebin, Hume or Macedon Ranges to join our General Practice Expert Advisory Group (GPEAG).

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about improving patient care and health service delivery
• is committed to driving health reform
• is interested in innovation and change in practice
• embraces the principles of safe, coordinated, accessible and person-centred care
• is willing to share, collaborate and inspire others
• understands the population health needs of the northern region.

For this role, you do not need experience in clinical leadership, advisory groups or primary health networks. General practitioners who are new to practice, emerging leaders, or who have already worked with NWMPHN are all encouraged to apply.

The General Practice Expert Advisory Group

The GPEAG has 9 people, comprising a general practitioner, practice nurse and practice manager from each of the central, north and western parts of the NWMPHN catchment. It provides guidance to ensure that primary health care improvement activities reflect the needs and preferences of health professionals working in the region.

NWMPHN consults with GPEAG about:

• reforms and implementation challenges, opportunities and enablers
• general practice priorities and workforce development
• quality improvement program design and implementation
• NWMPHN programs engaging general practice
• resource development and education and training.

Your role as a member of GPEAG

You will be expected to:

• participate in 4 meetings annually, each spanning 2 hours, scheduled on weekdays between 5pm and 8pm, depending on start time
• contribute your professional opinion and advice
• contribute effectively to the items presented for discussion and feedback
• complete any pre-reading before attending meetings.

The meetings will be either face-to-face or virtual, using Microsoft Teams. Face-to-face meetings are held at the NWMPHN office, located at 737 Bourke St, Docklands. The initial term of membership is 12 months with the option to renew for up to 3 years.

Remuneration

All GPEAG members are remunerated for their attendance in accordance with the NWMPHN Stakeholder Reimbursement Policy. If members are salaried or remunerated by other organisations for their time on the GPEAG, no further remuneration from NWMPHN shall apply. Potential members are required to declare this when responding to this EOI. Online reading, work and communication required between workshops is remunerated at the same rate.

How can you be involved?

If you are interested in joining the GPEAG, please complete and return the application form.

For more information contact:

Peita Price

Manager, Workforce Development

NWMPHN

Phone: (03) 9347 1188

Email: primarycare@nwmphn.org.au