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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 3

MidCentral District Health Board 4

Chief Medical Officer

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Employment Terms & Conditions

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How to Apply

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Values-Based Organisational Leadership

• Innovative integrated health and social service delivery

• Investing in Community and Regional Partnerships

The MidCentral District Health Board serves a population of close to 180,000, the majority of whom live in

Palmerston North City. The DHB stretches across the North Island from the West to the East coast of New

Zealand. Approximately 18 per cent of the population is aged over 65 years and Maori make up over 20 per

cent of the DHB’s population. MidCentral is one of five refugee resettlement areas in New Zealand.

MidCentral DHB is accountable for the health and wellbeing of its population as both a funder and provider

of services within in its district and has an annual budget of approximately $700m. MidCentral District Health

Board (MDHB) is well advanced though a transformational change programme across the region to deliver

an integrated health and social system for individuals, patients, family/whanau and communities.

As a provider, the DHB delivers a wide range of services and has over 350 resourced beds at Palmerston

North Hospital and Horowhenua Health Centre. The DHB provides a wide range of Specialist Services

including Mental Health, Women’s Health, Medical and Surgical Services, regional cancer services, Breast

Screening, Haematology, Renal, Urology, Public Health, Elder Health, Child Health, Disability and

Rehabilitation Services.

MidCentral DHB also incorporates Enable New Zealand, one of the largest disability support services

providers in New Zealand. It provides disability information, assessment and co-ordination services, as well

as equipment/housing/vehicle modification services. The Enabling Good Lives Disability System

Transformation is currently being prototyped in MidCentral.

MidCentral DHB is now seeking an experienced and inspirational medical leader as its Chief Medical Officer.

The successful candidate will be an active, outcomes-focussed member of the Executive Leadership team,

with the ability to contribute to overall organisational decision-making, communication, effective and timely

strategic and transformational change and agreed financial targets. The Chief Medical Officer will play a key

role in creating a culture of accountability, quality and high performing teams.

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, MidCentral District Health Board.

The Chief Medical Officer will be eligible for registration with the Medical Council if not already registered in

New Zealand and hold a Vocational Registration in a clinical specialty.

http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/AboutMDHB/ProvidingServices/Pages/MidCentralHealth.aspx



MIDCENTRAL

DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD Quality Living, Healthy Lives and Well Communities.



LIVING IN PALMERSTON NORTH NEW ZEALAND The information provided below is for overseas candidates relocating to Palmerston North region New

Zealand. Relocating to a new country or even within New Zealand is a significant step. Given that you are

contemplating applying for a role in Palmerston North, you may well have already started your research

process. There are a lot of things to consider before moving, particularly if you are relocating with a

family. Within this document, we hope to provide you with as much information as possible and links to

websites which will assist you with your decision to move to Palmerston North

VISA REQUIREMENTS & IMMIGRATION

To work in New Zealand, you need to either be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian

Permanent Resident or have a valid visa that has full work rights for New Zealand such as a family

sponsored visa. If none of these categories apply to you then you will require to be sponsored on a Skilled

Migrant Visa

Further detail on Immigrating to New Zealand can be found with Immigration New Zealand

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas

PALMERSTON NORTH Palmerston North is a city on New Zealand's North Island only 2 hour’s drive from Wellington, the capital of

New Zealand, and 1 hour 10 minutes flight from Auckland.

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas



In the centre of the city, the New Zealand Rugby Museum displays sporting memorabilia, including vintage All Blacks uniforms. Next door is the Te Manawa art, science and history museum. Adjacent to the Manawatu River, Victoria Esplanade is a sprawling park with a duck pond and rose gardens. Just outside the city is Manawatu Gorge, with forested hills and native bushland. Massey University, New Zealand’s largest University, provides a focus for the town, forming its cultural and social structures and as a result ‘Palmy’, as it’s affectionately known, has an open-minded, rural, bookish vibe. Palmerston North in the region of Manawatu in New Zealand’s North Island is well known as a rich farming region, with predominantly dairy cattle and sheep farming. Manawatu stretches across the districts of Rangitikei to the North and Horowhenua to the South. The region, like most of New Zealand, has great outdoor activities with excellent mountain biking and lush walking tracks beyond the city. Owing to the student presence, there is a good café and bar scene too. The region is well known for its local beer “Tui” and its friendly locals. Palmerston North is close to the wineries of the Hawkes Bay region and the North Island’s ski fields and has excellent schools and quality restaurants.

Quick Statistics

• Approximately 80,100 people usually live in Palmerston North City.

• Its population ranks 8th in size out of the 67 districts in New Zealand.

• In Palmerston North City: - The median age is 33.8 years, 13% of people are 65 years and over; 20% of people are under

15 years - 19% of people were born overseas, most commonly England - The next most common language spoken after English is Te Reo Māori, spoken by about 4%

of people.

• The Median house price in Palmerston North as of August 2018 is $398,600

The brief overview above hopefully captures your interest in researching more into a move to Manawatu region. This information came from:

• https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/regions-nz/whanganui-manawatu

• https://www.newzealand.com/

https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/regions-nz/whanganui-manawatu



CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

POSITION PURPOSE

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is an integral member of the MidCentral Leadership Team, and is a forward-

thinking strategic role, working to promote the DHB’s strategy through the implementation of innovative

clinical governance frameworks, policy development and strategic business partnering.

The CMO is directly responsible for leading, implementing and providing oversight to the delivery, quality,

productivity and efficiency of the medical workforce.

In partnership with other clinical and professional leaders, the CMO shares accountability for clinical risk

management functions and clinical governance activities across the DHB, along with the design and

implementation of other clinical systems as appropriate.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY DELIVERABLES

The CMO ensures the maintenance and development of a contemporary, comprehensive and evidence- based

service model of care. The role is a full-time role, which includes a quantum of clinical time, to be determined

in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer. In partnership with other clinical and non-clinical leaders, the

purpose of the role is to:

• Provide expert clinical leadership and advice, particularly to the medical workforce (SMO’s and RMO’s)

• Define, design and drive the DHB’s strategic initiatives using a co-design process with the outcome of

improving the individual’s health and wellbeing, experience of care, and the health of our populations

• Provide leadership in the digital development of healthcare pathways and systems to drive the

delivery of high clinical outcomes

• Contribute to organisational decision making as part of the DHB’s Stewardship team

• Develop, monitor and take ownership for the long-term outcomes of the medical workforce in a

manner that is consistent with the vision, strategic imperatives and values of the organisation and a

whole of system, integrated care model.

• In close partnership with other professional leaders/groups and members of the wider Organisational

Leadership Team, work across primary, community and hospital-based care to develop cost-effective

models of care that improve the experience of the communities served by MidCentral and reduce

health inequities

• Maintain strong links with Primary Care leadership to support a district wide response to the DHB’s

strategy and align change and development within the region with healthcare changes taking place at

supra-regional, national and international levels.



SELECTION CRITERIA The Chief Medical Officer will demonstrate expertise in the following capabilities:

• Senior medical leadership in a large complex health environment

• Strategic thinking and conceptual analytical skills

• Knowledge of health service systems, contemporary service delivery models and clinical governance

• Ability to motivate, support and build effective teams

• Ability to lead and support transformational change initiatives

View the full description of each of the above key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. Reference

this in your written response, demonstrating your relevant skill, experience and achievements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Strategic

• Has an excellent understanding of the business and service drivers including an understanding of the

strategic and political environment locally and nationally in respect of health and disability services and

central government agencies.

• Strong ability to analyse and interpret financial, quality and service performance results and recommend

action for improving/enhancing these.

• Sound and proven knowledge of service configuration and networks across the health and disability

sector.

• Able to create a vision in conjunction with the Organisational Leadership Team and other clinical leaders,

that embraces the strategic intent of MidCentral District Health Board.

• Skilled in applying knowledge of environment resulting in sound and insightful strategic decisions.

• Able to step outside own area of expertise and group, to achieve a wider strategic perspective.

• Has digital literacy and is prepared to drive the roll out of future digital platforms to enhance the health

care delivery pathways across the district.

• Proven ability at long- and short-term planning at a strategic, sector and organisational level.

• Extensive knowledge and appreciation of clinical governance, and the issues that need to be addressed.

• Knowledge and understanding of commercial environment in which the DHB operates.



Clinical Competencies

• Maintains current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand; or

eligible for registration with the Medical Council if not already registered in New Zealand.

• Holds Vocational Registration in a clinical specialty.

• Includes enough clinical work such that they can maintain specialist registration

• Vocational registration in either Medical Administration or Public Health (desirable).

• Is a role model for clinical practice.

• Extensive experience in a clinical setting.

• Comprehensive knowledge of trends in medical practice.

• Peers seek advice in relation to wisdom and practice.

• Practice demonstrates commitment to the provision of a quality service.

Leadership

• Proven leadership/senior management experience within a large organisation.

• Proven strategic insight and capability in sector development and change management.

• Proven ability to inspire and motivate others to commit to, and work towards, MDHB’s and sector goals.

• Proven ability to encourage and motivate teams and develop an environment of shared endeavour.

• Has proven transformational leadership skills required to lead the medical workforce towards new models

of care delivery in line with the integrated services model.

Interpersonal Ability & Communication

• Ability to build credibility with others in a short period of time by acting with integrity, developing and

maintaining positive relationships with others, and working in partnership with other team members.

• Proven ability to influence others, building and motivate individuals and teams to maximise

performance, and deal with areas of conflict as appropriate

• Proven ability to work in partnership within a multidisciplinary leadership team, and to support

contemporary medical practice models, within an MDT approach, which is evidence based, creative and

enables innovation

Work Approach & Personal Attributes

• Proven record of providing vision, initiative, innovation and creativity in the development of new business/service initiatives and projects.

• Is highly skilled in time and organisational management demonstrated by the ability to meet constantly changing demands and deadlines.

• Passionate about work and highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic.

• Strong commitment to continuous quality improvement with a customer focus.



CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES

Challenges and opportunities currently associated with the role include:

• Creation of the new integrated model of delivery for health and social services across the region

• Cementing the new operational “clusters” within the region

• Supporting the transformational change required at organisational, cultural and structural levels

• Supporting clinical engagement across the new service delivery arrangements

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Key partners for this role are detailed in the attached Position description An Organisational Chart is also included in this document, please see link below.

KEY DATA Service Location Palmerston North Hospital

Useful Links Role Description

MDHB Website

MDHB Organisation Chart

MDHB Annual Report

MDHB Strategic Plan

TE AWA Digital Health Strategy 2018

http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/Pages/Home.aspx

http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/AboutMDHB/Documents/OrgSTructureLT-April17.pdf

http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/Publications/AllPublications/Documents/2017-18%20Annual%20Report.pdf

http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/Publications/AllPublications/Documents/MDHB%20Strategy%20final.pdf

http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/Publications/AllPublications/Documents/District%20Digital%20Health%20Strategy%202018.pdf



EMPLOYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

REMUNERATION To be discussed with the consultant

CLASSIFICATION FTE 1.0 (including time to maintain clinical portfolio)

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROBITY CHECKS

Information on a person’s suitability for appointment is obtained for all appointments. Potential appointees

will be asked whether there are any reasons why they should not be appointed such as: Information on a

person’s criminal history and other associated probity checks will be sought from those candidates whose

application has progressed to shortlisting for interview.

Applicants unsure about the definition of disclosable criminal convictions or status of any criminal conviction

may wish to seek legal advice in responding to the probity check questions. (A ‘disclosable’ conviction is one

that is recorded by the court and has not been rehabilitated or spent under the Criminal Law (Rehabilitation

of Offenders) Act 1986 and, in the case of Commonwealth convictions, the Crimes Act 1914 (Commonwealth),

and does not breach the confidentiality provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.)

MIDCENTRAL DHB POLICE CLEARANCE

Some appointments at MidCentral District Health Board are subject to a Police Clearance which requires the

applicant to complete a New Zealand Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form. Additionally, overseas

police checks may need to be applied for by the appointee if they have lived in any country other than New

Zealand for 12 months or more within the last 10 years.

Shortlisted applicants will be advised of the requirement to undergo a New Zealand Police Clearance, and

provide overseas police clearance/s, as required. Notwithstanding the police clearance process upon

appointment, in future all MidCentral District Health Board employees may be required to undergo police

and/ or other vetting procedures, and all staff will be required to participate in this process.

MidCentral District Health Board reserves the right to withdraw any offer to the appointee, or if the appointee

has commenced work, terminate employment, if any adverse information arises out of the police check/s.

MIDCENTRAL DHB CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

View the terms of appointment in the Position Description.



HOW TO APPLY

The reference number to include in your application is H19_3061

For a confidential discussion, please contact Principal Consultant, Rhodie Miller:

M: +61 (0)410 052 125

E: [email protected]

Please submit application documentation to Search Coordinator, Jane Mather:

T: +61 (0)9900 0113

E: [email protected]

Your application must include:

1. Completed HG Application Form

2. Cover letter addressed to the search consultant;

3. A written response addressing the key selection criteria, found on page 8; and

4. An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae

It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next

business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator

listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if

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REFEREES

You will need to provide details of three (3) professional referees. To do so, complete the relevant fields in

the Candidate Profile. You should carefully consider who you select to approach to provide reference advice.

Your current manager must be included. It is customary for referee reports to be requested after interview

and if you are the preferred candidate, your permission will be requested prior to contacting your referees.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HG complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), all applications are treated by HG in strict confidence, however

in submitting an application you are extending permission to share your application with the Selection Panel.

Personal Information will be used to assess your suitability for appointment to this position. As part of the

selection process, personal information will be dealt with in accordance with HG’s Privacy Policy and the

Information Privacy Act 2009.

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Position Description

Position: Chief Medical Officer

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

FTE: 1.0 (including time to maintain clinical portfolio)

Organisation Context

MidCentral District Health Board (MDHB) is well advanced though a transformational change

programme to firmly establish itself as a high performing health system that meets the current and

future demands of its communities.

A key component of the programme is the implementation of the Integrated Service Model – the

vehicle by which MDHB will implement the DHB’s strategy (displayed as Appendix A). At maturity, the

Integrated Service Model will deliver an integrated health and social system that ensures individuals,

patients, family/whanau and communites are the centre of everything we do.

The transformation will provide an improved service experience and a work environment where staff

feel valued and empowered to carry out their work with excellence.

The role forms part of the Organisational Leadership Team and is expected to provide stewardship to

overall organisation decision-making, communication, and building a high performing culture.

Role Context The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is an integral member of the Organisations Leadership Team, a highly

strategic position. The CMO is directly responsible for leading, implementing and providing oversight to

the delivery, quality, productivity and efficiency of the medical workforce. In partnership with other

clinical and professional leaders, the CMO shares accountability for clinical risk management functions

and clinical governance activities across the DHB, along with the design and implementation of other

clinical systems as appropriate. The CMO applies expertise of their medical knowledge to ensure the

maintenance and development of a contemporary, comprehensive and evidence based service model.

This position works to promote the DHB’s strategy through the implementation of innovative clinical

governance frameworks, forward thinking, policy and strategic business partnering. The role is a 1 FTE

role, includes a quantum of clinical time that allows the incumbent to maintain specialist registration;

this will be negotiated with the CEO.

Primary Purpose • In close consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and in partnership with other clinical and non-

clinical leaders the purpose of the role is to:

o Provide expert clinical leadership and advice, particularly to the medical workforce (SMO’s and

RMO’s)

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o Define, design and drive the DHB’s strategic initiatives using a co-design process with the outcome

of improving the individuals health and wellbeing, experience of care, and the health of our

populations

o Provides leadership in the digital development of healthcare pathways, systems to drive the delivery

of high clinical outcomes

o Contribute to organisational decision making as part of the DHB’s Stewardship team

o Develop, monitor and take ownership for the long-term outcomes of the medical workforce in a

manner that is consistent with the vision, strategic imperatives and values of the organisation and a

whole of system, integrated care model.

• In close partnership with other professional leaders/groups and members of the wider Organisational

Leadership Team, work with a true aim of reducing health inequities; the role will work across primary,

community and hospital based care to develop cost-effective models of care that improve the

experience of the communities we serve.

• Maintaining strong links with Primary Care leadership, the role will support a district wide response

to the DHB’s strategy, and align change and development within the region with healthcare changes

taking place at supra-regional, national and international levels.

Role Relationships

Regional / National Partnerships: CMO’s from other District Health Boards Ministry of Health Medical Council of NZ Professional bodies, including other colleges and societies Primary Health Organisation including GP’s Technical Advisory Services Limited (TAS) National and Regional Clinical groups Relevant Government agencies ASMS NZRDA (unions) District Partnerships: Manawhenua Hauora Central Alliance NGOs Primary and community health services including private providers

Reports to:

Chief Executive

Position:


For all Professional matters: All clusters Clinical Executives All Senior Medical Officers ALL Resident Medical Officers

Internal Relationships: Organisational Leadership Team Cluster Leadership teams Executive Director, Nursing & Midwifery, Executive Director, Allied Health Business Advisors (e.g. HR, Finance, etc) Clinical leaders and peers Director of Medical Training Unions and employee groups Clinical and Consumer Councils All medical staff Board and other Advisory Committees

Direct reports: Executive Assistant Medical Advisor Research (Part-time) Director of Medical Training (part-time) Research Support Officer

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Role Specifications Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Strategic

• Has an excellent understanding of the business and service drivers including an understanding of the strategic and political environment locally and nationally in respect of health and disability services and central government agencies.

• Strong ability to analyse and interpret financial, quality and service performance results and recommend action for improving/enhancing these.

• Sound and proven knowledge of service configuration and networks across the health and disability sector.

• Able to create a vision in conjunction with the Organisational Leadership Team and other clinical leaders, that embraces the strategic intent of MidCentral District Health Board.

• Skilled in applying knowledge of environment resulting in sound and insightful strategic decisions.

• Able to step outside own area of expertise and group, to achieve a wider strategic perspective.

• Has digital literacy and is prepared to drive the roll out of future digital platforms to enhance the health care delivery pathways across the district.

• Proven ability at long and short term planning at a strategic, sector and organisational level.

• Extensive knowledge and appreciation of clinical governance, and the issues that need to be addressed.

• Knowledge and understanding of commercial environment in which the DHB operates.

Clinical Competencies

• Maintains current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of New Zealand; or eligible for registration with the Medical Council if not already registered in New Zealand.

• Holds Vocational Registration in a clinical specialty.

• Includes enough clinical work such that they can maintain specialist registration

• Vocational registration in either Medical Administration or Public Health (desirable).

• Is a role model for clinical practice.

• Extensive experience in a clinical setting.

• Comprehensive knowledge of trends in medical practice.

• Peers seek advice in relation to wisdom and practice.

• Practice demonstrates commitment to the provision of a quality service. Leadership

• Proven leadership/senior management experience within a large organisation.

• Proven strategic insight and capability in sector development and change management.

• Proven ability to inspire and motivate others to commit to, and work towards, MDHB’s and sector goals.

• Proven ability to encourage and motivate teams and develop an environment of shared endeavour.

• Has proven transformational leadership skills required to lead the medical workforce towards new models of care delivery in line with the integrated services model.

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Interpersonal Ability & Communication

• Ability to build credibility with others in a short period of time by acting with integrity, developing and maintaining positive relationships with others, and working in partnership with other team members.

• Proven ability to influence others, building and motivate individuals and teams to maximise performance, and deal with areas of conflict as appropriate

• Proven ability to work in partnership within a multidisciplinary leadership team, and to support contemporary medical practice models, within an MDT approach, which is evidence based, creative and enables innovation

Work Approach & Personal Attributes

• Proven record of providing vision, initiative, innovation and creativity in the development of new business/service initiatives and projects.

• Is highly skilled in time and organisational management demonstrated by the ability to meet constantly changing demands and deadlines.

• Passionate about work and highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic.

• Strong commitment to continuous quality improvement with a customer focus.

Nature & Scope of Position including Organisation Profile Clinical Services Funded

• Mental health, Maori health and personal health services (including primary, secondary and tertiary services)

• Disability support services for people aged 65 years and over.

• The full continuum of health and disability services are funded, ie health promotion and prevention through to treatment, palliative care and research/surveillance.

Clinical Services Provided

• Secondary and some tertiary medical and surgical health services

• Maori health services

• Mental health services

• Public health services

• Disability support services for all ages

Key Responsibilities

Capability Expectations

Stakeholder

management and

relationship building

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others including:

• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Involves appropriate stakeholders while developing strategies.

• Politically Savvy: Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organisations they deal with. Perceives organisational and political reality and acts accordingly.

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• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus and gains cooperation to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Provide leadership,

support, and

professional

direction (including

oversight of medical

education) for

MDHB’s medical

workforce in line

with MDHB’s overall

strategic direction,

vision, and values.

• Develops and fosters clinical leadership across MDHB. • Provides or arranges mentoring and leadership support to medical staff

on an as required basis. • Leads the implementation, oversight, coordination and maintenance of

all service credentialing and individual credentialing of all SMOs. • Provides leadership in the development and achievement of improved

standards of medical practice. • Oversees continuing medical education for all medical staff within

MDHB, utilising the use of CME funds, and approves sabbaticals. • Oversees all components of postgraduate and undergraduate medical

education and provides oversight of intern supervision. • Strategises the recruitment and retention of medical staff within MDHB

in conjunction with the appropriate clinical and operational executives. • Establishes and maintains key strategic external relationships, for

example, with Medical Council of NZ, Health and Disability Commissioner, MoH’s Chief Medical Officer, and other Medical Advisors, in consultation with the CEO.

• Mobilises medical staff to support MidCentral DHB’s vision and strategic plan; building internal consistency; helping people find new and better ways of thinking about solutions.

• Ensures responsibilities and accountabilities are properly delegated and performance measurements are in place to monitor quality, productivity and effectiveness, and to report on clinician performance

Provide strategic

direction and

strategic leadership

• Participates in MDHB’s strategic and business planning processes and provides relevant information and support as required. Ensures plans reflect a whole of organisational view.

• Supports MDHB’s goal to maintain a financially strong, sustainable and disciplined organisation. Has input into, and signs off, budgets as part of MDHB’s Leadership Team.

• Ensures Senior Medical Officers and Resident Medical Officers are engaged in strategic and business planning processes as appropriate.

• Continues the focus on improved outcomes for the health and independence of the DHB’s population.

• Further develops and strengthens partnership relationships and strategies which can achieve real improvements in Maori Health.Participates in the development of regional and sub-regional health strategies and plans; ensures their implementation at a local level, and where required takes a lead role for specific regional work streams/ projects.

• Provides leadership functions at national level, including undertaking portfolios on behalf of the national Chief Medical Officer group.

• Encourages cross functional integration, support and coordination between services and professional groups.

• Secures optimum performance from medical workforce vision, leadership and encourages and fosters clinical leadership at all levels of the organisation.

• Promotes a team approach throughout the organisation.

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• Ensures there are high expectations of staff performance and clear standards; and that there is a commitment to excellence and rigour in the evaluation of performance.

• Drives in partnership, digital healthcare intiatives and digital literacy among the workforce.

• Actively drives new modes of care delivery across an integrated service model.

Quality Assurance

and Quality

Improvement

• Supports and leads where appropriate, a district-wide approach to quality improvement, safety, the experience of care for all users of health services, improved health and equity for all populations, and best value from public health system resources.

• Promotes a culture of excellence in quality across the district which is people/patient-centred, with a focus on improving safety and service quality and which increases consumer participation and engagement.

• Works closely with primary, secondary and community-based health care to strengthen the quality improvement programme across the sector.

• In conjunction with other leaders ensures that all operational activity and behaviour is consistent with the relevant objectives of the New Zealand Health and Disability Strategy.

• Ensures ethical and scientific standards of all clinical research conducted in MDHB.

• Encourages continuous improvement of systems and procedures to ensure best practice patient safety and service quality, and a rate of creative change.

Clinical Governance

and Risk

Management

• In partnership with the GM Quality and Innovation, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery and the Executive Director Allied Health, lead the development and implementation of a strong clinical governance system consistent with the organisational vision and strategy.

• Support, mentor and develop the medical and the wider clinical workforce to engage in a shared governance model to support enhanced clinical safety and quality, risk management and evidence based practice.

• Monitor, coordinate and provide assurance to the Board in all professional statutory and compliance matters relating to a contemporary and effective clinical and professional governance system.

• Provide collaborative and contemporary professional leadership and governance to support the medical workforce to work within a strong and high performing multi disciplinary team and to aspire to the highest standards of care and treatment to our population.

Stakeholder

Relationships

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with key government and health agencies, providers and participants in the health sector.

• Collaborates with District Health Boards and other agencies (both intra and inter sectorally) to progress MidCentral DHB’s vision.

• Communicates effectively and proactively with the DHB’s stakeholders. • Consults and engages effectively with Maori, consumers, providers, and

health and disability organisations to support service development, and service choices.

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• The CEO is informed and consulted on key issues and progress on meeting milestones

• Communicates effectively and professionally with media as appropriate.

Health and Safety • As a senior leader of the organisation, exercises leadership and due diligence in health and safety matters, and ensures the successful and effective implementation of health and safety strategy and initiatives

• Takes reasonable steps to manage health and safety obligations and the risks associated with their area

• Ensures that sufficient resources and processes are in place for managing identified risks

• Encourages early reporting of hazards and incidents and takes a leadership role in promoting the DHB’s safety culture.

Reporting Arrangements with the CEO, Board and Board Committees In addition to the expectations above, the incumbent is expected to work closely with the CEO on the following matters

• Provides advice on organisation wide medical matters, including viewpoints specific to the medical professional and relevant viewpoints from the broad group of medical practitioners, to the CEO, Senior Managers and other clinical leaders/directors.

• Governance arrangements and procedures are respected and adhered to.

• Accountability documents and statutory reporting is on time and to a high standard.

• Significant risks, trends or potential problems are brought to the CEO’s attention in a timely way, together with independent opinion and recommendations, ie no surprises.

• Papers to the CEO, Board and Board Committees reflect rigour, quality analysis and clarity.

• Attends Board meeting and relevant Board Committee meetings, clinical commitments permitting.

• The CEO is informed and consulted on key issues and progress on meeting milestones.

• Monthly reports are provided to the CEO, identifying significant variances, key issues and directions.

• Requests from the CEO, Board and Board Committees are responded to in an effective and timely way.

• Contributes to the development of a five year, and annual capital expenditure, plan for MDHB.

• Uses assets and resources effectively, efficiently, and where appropriate, secured and protected by practical and effective means.

Transformational Change, values and behaviours Participates and leads where appropriate, the development and implementation of approaches to realise transformational change across MDHB in its goal to be a high performing health system with the capacity and systems to meet future demand and improve people’s experience across the continuum of care. This includesthe following actions:

• Models the organisation’s values so these underpin and guide decisions and behaviours, and encourages and promotes a culture which is people/patient-centred, with a focus on improving safety and service quality.

• Participates in ensuring the organisation’s actions are consistent with its values and they demonstrate concern and care for all people; there is attention to developing the organisation’s culture and embedding the values.

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• Fosters an operational culture focused on health outcomes for the district, and ensures there is an ongoing capability development strategy and programme in place with a particular emphasis on “people development”.

• MidCentral DHB participates in discussion with the wider sector and community on ideas that could lead to gains in health and disability services and outcomes.

• Innovation in the sector and in MidCentral DHB is promoted.

• Better practice in New Zealand and overseas health sectors is evaluated, monitored and promoted.

• Major change management projects are promoted and led as appropriate

Physical Attributes for the role Under the Human Rights Act 1993 discrimination based on disability is unlawful. MDHB will make all reasonable efforts to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all, including people with disability. Every effort has been made to outline requirements clearly. If a potential applicant has uncertainties about their ability to fulfil these physical requirements, enquiry should be made whether it would be possible to accommodate a particular issue by obtaining advice from MDHB’s Occupational Health & Safety Unit.

• Ability to move about and undertake necessary duties including attendance at necessary District Health Board meetings and related regional, national and public meetings.

• A high degree of mental concentration is required.

• Must be able to function under rapidly changing and demanding conditions.

• Visual ability sufficient to read, write/record and enable accurate performance of essential job duties.

• Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate with other people effectively both individually and by telephone (including cellphone) and in group meetings.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to drive and operate computer and other tools necessary to undertake essential job duties.

• Freedom from colonisation or infection with MRSA.

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Appendix A – MidCentral DHB’s Values and Behaviours

All employees of MidCentral District Health Board will adopt and aspire to role model the behaviours

based on its values in the following way:

COMPASSIONATE - KIA WHAI AROHA

• Is responsive to the needs of people, whānau and the community.

• Strives to deliver beyond expectations and go the extra mile.

• Shows concern for others and offers proactive and timely assistance and support to others.

• Is empathetic and mindful of others and sensitive to their feelings.

• Creates an environment where others feel safe and supported, encouraging them to contribute and

share their views and perspectives.

RESPECTFUL – KIA MĀTĀTOA

• Shows politeness, admiration and honour to others and does not cause offence.

• Actively listens when someone is speaking and shows value for other peoples’ perspectives.

• Genuinely engages and listens to others and considers their views while making decisions.

• Is inclusive of diverse perspectives and the cultural beliefs of others and actively seeks to improve own

knowledge.

• Recognises team member strengths and development needs, and coaches them to maximise their

potential.

COURAGEOUS – KIA WHAI NGĀKAU

• Speaks up when things are not right.

• Is adventurous in search of feedback and is open to feedback.

• Puts organisational interests ahead of their own.

• Speaks up when they have to contribute or when other’s behaviour is inconsistent with the DHB’s

values.

• Champions innovative ideas in the team, and on behalf of the team.

• Is willing to question accepted approaches and processes and open to challenge.

ACCOUNTABLE – KIA NOHO HAEPAPA

• Acknowledges and assumes responsibility for their actions and does not blame others when things go

wrong.

• Strives for excellence and delivers high quality care that focuses on the needs of the consumer and

whānau.

• Is innovative and strives for quality and excellence.

• Following through on conversations – saying what you will do and doing what you say.

• Is able to intervene effectively when progress against budgets, plans or projects is off track.

• Is committed to rapid resolution of complaints, problems and issues.

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Appendix B – MidCentral DHB’s Strategy

BOARD

Chief Digital

Officer:

Stephen

MillerSee page 11

CEO

Kathryn Cook

Manager, Administration &

Governance Services

Jill Matthews See page 17

General

Manager

Finance &

Corporate

Services:

Neil Wanden See page 10

General

Manager

Strategy,

Planning &

Performance:

Craig

Johnston See page 9

General

Manager

People and

Culture:

Keyur

Anjaria See page 12

General

Manager

Maori:

Stephanie

Turner See page 13

Executive

Director

Nursing &

Midwifery:

Celina Eves See page 15

Acting General

Manager Enable New

Zealand: David Andrews

See page 18

CEO, Central PHO:

Chiquita Hansen

Executive

Director

Allied Health:

Gabrielle

Scott See page 16

General

Manager

Quality and

Innovation

Judith

CatherwoodSee page 8

ORGANISATION CHART

May 2019

Executive Assistant

Karen Winchcombe

Primary Public and

Community Health

CareSee page 6

Acute & Elective

Specialist Services

See page 2

Mental Health &

Addictions See page 7

Executive

Director

Medical

(Chief

Medical

Officer):

Dr Kenneth

Clark See page 14

Cancer Screening,

Treatment and

SupportSee page 5

Elder Health &

Rehabilitation See page 4

Women and

Children’s Health See page 3


Dr Kenneth Clark

Research and

Support Officer

Kelly Butler

Research

Support Officer

(Acting)

Natasha Baker


Executive Assistant

Tina Anderson

Clinical Leads

MidCentral

Health