Health Clinic Coordinator (Health and Safety Compliance)

Health Clinic Coordinator (Health and Safety Compliance)-2302154

 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING

Join an organisation that cares with fantastic employee benefits and a supportive work culture.

The role/Te mahi
 
You will work as part of a professional, supportive and close-knit Health and Safety team. Your role will focus on the coordination of the University of Otago health clinic, providing a programme of health services to meet the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations including, ACC Act, Health Information Act and Privacy Act requirements. 

This role will develop and document systems to meet the ISO 45001 standards for accreditation and oversee and direct the workload of our Occupational Health Nurses, Occupational Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisor and Occupational Physician.  

Key tasks of the role also include: 
•    Leading the planning and logistics of the University’s annual flu vaccination programme.
•    Managing day-to-day clinic administration including supplies, schedule of work, documentation, and report collation.
•    Developing, with the team, a strategic plan to achieve identified health outcomes outlined in the Health and Safety team strategic plan.
•    Managing the ACC and Clinic budget and expenditure.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will be someone who can work with a wide variety of people with varying health needs. You will demonstrate strong relationship building skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective networks.

Successful candidates will also have:
•    A proven record of professional leadership in a similar role.
•    An ability to coordinate, facilitate and influence a multidisciplinary team.
•    Experience in applying project management principles to ensure rapid and robust delivery of objectives.
•    A tertiary level qualification in any discipline.
•    A health qualification, and/or knowledge of Occupational Health (preferred).
•    Experience in a health setting in a senior administration or management function (e.g. Outpatients clinic, GP clinic).
•    Experience in health care IT systems.
•    Knowledge and application of the Privacy Act and Health Information Act.
•    Knowledge of ACC legislation would be an advantage including case management.

Mō te tīma/About our team

The University of Otago is committed to providing a safe and healthy place of work for staff, students and visitors. Our Health and Safety management structure supports and facilitates the development of health and safety policies, defines responsibilities and ensures open communication on health and safety issues.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) position, located in Dunedin. Part time work arrangements can be considered for the right candidate.    

The salary level for this position is provisionally evaluated as Level 7, and is subject to change.

Attendance at functions outside of normal working hours from time to time may be required. 

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Applications from candidates with Māori and Pacific backgrounds or strong competencies in these areas are warmly encouraged. 
 
For further information, please contact Andrea McMillan, Director, Health, Safety and Wellbeing via the contact details below. 

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2302154 will close on Sunday, 28 January 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted, and the University reserves to close the vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Andrea McMillan

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range Level 7 (Range of Appointments $75,380 to $84,656, Top of Range $94,075)
Organisation
 Health and Safety Compliance
Job Function
 Advice, Support and Welfare