Vacancies
GP - Family Planning Tasmania (Launceston Clinic)
Family Planning Tasmania
Location: Northern Tasmania
Occupation: General Practitioner
Title Description: GP
Position Type: Full Time
DPA: Yes
MMM: 2
Moratorium Period: 9 Years
Family Planning Tasmania is a not for profit organisation who provide sexual and reproductive health and women’s health for those who don’t have a GP or prefer not to see their own GP for women’s health matters.
The Position
Family Planning Tasmania (FPT) is currently looking for VR Doctors who have an interest in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Women’s Health to join the Launceston Clinic team working one or more sessions per week.
All Doctors working at FPT are required to have successfully completed the FPAA Certificate in SRH for Doctors. http://familyplanningallianceaustralia.org.au/. This consists of a theory component, theory examination and seven practical sessions where applicant’s competencies are assessed.
For Doctors intending to work at FPT following successful completion of the Certificate, the seven mandatory practical sessions are provided at no cost.
The Organisation
Family Planning Tasmania provides three main sexual and reproductive health doctor/nurse clinics located in Glenorchy, Burnie and Launceston in addition to outreach clinics at Pulse Glenorchy, Youth Assist (Clarence), Geeveston and Cygnet.
Family Planning Tasmania provides non-judgmental sexual and reproductive health services to Tasmanians of all ages; up-to date evidence based skills and knowledge; and reliable, expert guidance and advice to government; community leaders and organisations.
Family Planning Tasmania operates as a ‘not for profit’ organisation governed by a voluntary board. The majority of funding is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania. FPT generates additional income from fee-based services and the sale of resources.
What's on offer?
Doctors working for Family Planning Tasmania receive ongoing training and support in all areas of SRH including IUD insertion training and MTOP provision.
If you would enjoy working in a collegial supportive environment with a focus on ongoing education and development of your SRH/Women’s Health skills, we would love to hear from you.
Please visit our website www.fpt.asn.au
Application Instructions
Contact Kath Hinde, Manager of Clinical Services, if you have any questions or you would like a copy of the Position Description. khinde@fpt.asn.au or phone: (03) 6169 2042
Date advertised: Wednesday 30th January 2019