Associate Program Director Medical Imaging (Chief Medical Imaging Technologist)

Maroondah Hospital
Permanent Full Time

Associate Program Director Medical Imaging (Chief Medical Imaging Technologist)

Join one of the largest public imaging services in Victoria and be a key member of a dynamic and vibrant senior management team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Associate Program Director Medical Imaging Maroondah Hospital will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Medical Imaging Department at Maroondah Hospital. Reporting to the Program Director Eastern Health Medical Imaging, they will be responsible for all aspects of the department’s operations including service provision, staff and rostering, budget control, equipment maintenance and representing the department at a Campus level. The Associate Program Director will also be a member of the Eastern Health Medical Imaging Senior Management Committee, a committee of senior managers from all Eastern Health Medical Imaging departments that provides leadership and strategic direction to the service. Eastern Health Medical Imaging operates as a health service wide program. The Associate Program Director Medical Imaging Maroondah Hospital will work collaboratively with the other site/service Associate Program Directors of Medical Imaging and other key medical imaging staff to ensure operational synergies, consistency of service delivery and a “Patients First” approach to our service model.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential:

Qualifications that would ensure eligibility for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
Current Radiation Use Licence as Issued by the Victorian Department of Health.

Desirable:

Completion or working toward completion of appropriate post graduate qualifications in management/administration.

Experience:

Significant previous experience in a senior administrative capacity in the field of medical imaging and/or employment experience as a Senior Grade MIT (Grade 3 or higher). Previous experience at a Chief or Deputy Chief level will be well regarded.

Personal Attributes:

Must be able to demonstrate experience in supervising and leading professional staff.
Must be able to demonstrate a positive manner when undertaking leadership roles.
Must be able to demonstrate a wide understanding of issues effecting major hospital departments and their stakeholders.
Must be able to work collaboratively with senior staff to meet the common/strategic goals.
Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a customer – patient focus.
Personal and professional standards must be demonstrably high.
Demonstrate commitment to the overall efficiency and functioning of their workplace.
Demonstrate a desire to continue to learn and to teach others.
Must possess good self-evaluative skills.
Must be innovative and interested in new ideas.
Must show commitment to patient care.
Must lead with knowledge and by example.
Must be prepared to embrace change and willing to participate in change processes.
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Flexible working hours
Salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**

Applications Close: 18/04/2022

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