Chief Operating Officer - Clinical Service Delivery

Description:

The Opportunity

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) invites distinguished healthcare executives to apply for this pivotal leadership role. As we approach our centenary, we are elevating our clinical service delivery through this prestigious appointment which will serve as the operational cornerstone of our comprehensive healthcare services.
This strategic full-time role offers the opportunity to lead the development and execution of clinical service delivery strategy across our aeromedical, primary healthcare, mental health, dental health, and virtual health services. You will collaborate with our Executive Leadership Team to shape the future of rural and remote healthcare delivery in Queensland whilst managing a substantial operational budget and team of healthcare professionals.
Your Impact

As Chief Operating Officer - Clinical Service Delivery, you will leverage your exceptional operational expertise to:

• Drive operational excellence across all clinical services, translating strategic vision into exceptional service delivery;
• Develop and implement innovative operating models, systems and processes that ensure efficient resource utilisation whilst maintaining clinical excellence;
• Lead a diverse team of healthcare professionals, ensuring future workforce models meet the demands of growth and address market shortages;
• Cultivate influential relationships with key stakeholders including Queensland Health, rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
• Manage a substantial clinical services budget while ensuring operational efficiency and contract compliance; and
• Drive transformational change to ensure best practice and operational effectiveness across all clinical services.

About You

You are a distinguished healthcare executive who brings:

• More than five years' experience in senior operational management, leading multidisciplinary health teams with a track record of driving strong operational performance;
• Tertiary or advanced qualifications in business, management or health;
• Demonstrated experience in inspiring and motivating teams while driving high standards of performance;
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing complex operations and negotiating major contracts;
• Sophisticated understanding of healthcare operations, clinical governance and contract management;
• Superior analytical abilities that facilitate the translation of high-level strategy into daily operations; and
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement capabilities with the gravitas to represent the organisation at all levels.

The Organisation

For over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland Section has delivered vital healthcare services to communities across Queensland that would otherwise struggle to access regular health services. Our team of over 600 dedicated professionals delivers more than 95,000 episodes of care annually across 79 rural and remote communities.
The position offers flexibility to be based regionally or at our corporate office, with travel requirements throughout Queensland.
This exceptional leadership opportunity offers the perfect platform to drive transformative healthcare operations at an executive level. Join us as we embark on our next century of providing world-class healthcare to those who need it most.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Cassandra Lee on +61 418 996 917 or email executive@uandu.com quoting reference 40711.
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