North Yarra Community Health is a major provider of primary health care to the residents of the City of Yarra and South Carlton. The organisation is committed to a holistic view of health and to the empowerment of its clients and the community. It seeks to deliver programs that reflect our commitment to principles of equity and justice, and has a particular commitment to community participation.
'Opportunities for Carlton Network' has provided funding for a position of project officer, auspiced by North Yarra Community Health, to work on the Men's Health 4 Family Harmony project.
The position aims to increase the social connectedness of men of all abilities and cultural backgrounds in Carlton, and facilitate opportunities for skill and knowledge development. Central to this will be the organisation/ facilitation of group activities which promote healthy behaviours. The overall goal is to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the whole community.
See the Position Description
Any query can be directed to Bich Ha on (03) 9349 7333
Applications for the position, together with a Curriculum Vitae, and names of 2 referees, need to be sent to:
bich.ha@nych.org.au.
Applications close 10 September 2010.
North Yarra Community Health (NYCH) is a major provider of primary health care to the residents of the City of Yarra and South Carlton. The organisation is committed to a holistic view of health and to the empowerment of its clients and the community.
We are located in the inner Melbourne suburbs of Collingwood, Carlton and Fitzroy. In addition to these three Community Health Centres, we also run Drug Safety Services from Johnston St, Collingwood.
Our Client Demographics indicate that nearly 40% of our clients are born outside Australia and come from over 130 different countries. Our Mission Statement reflects our values and aspirations, and our commitment to working in partnership with our community. We provide a wide range of services, groups and activities that address both the causes and effects of ill health in our community with a strong focus on Chronic Disease.
We would welcome applications from General Practitioners looking for 4 plus sessions per week to support our committed experienced team of General Practitioners.
The practice has a community focus with a multidisciplinary approach, is fully computerised (Medical Director) and is well supported by an experienced team of nurses.
For further information please call Lorraine Nicholas - Medical Practice Manager on (03) 9411 3555 or Mobile 0419 505 643. Email: lorraine.nicholas@nych.org.au
Working at NYCH
NYCH is a major provider of primary health and welfare services to the residents of the City of Yarra and South Carlton. The organisation is committed to a holistic view of health and to the empowerment of its clients and the community. We seek to deliver programs that reflect our commitment to principles of equity and justice, and we have a strong commitment to community participation.
We acknowledge that staff are one of our most important resources, and we aim to provide a safe and supportive work environment. We also recognises our responsibility to ensure that staff are adequately trained, informed and kept up to date with recent developments in their field of work, and we are committed to providing opportunities for training and skills development for all staff.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring that staff selection procedures are fair to all applicants regardless of their sex, race, marital status, sexual orientation religious/political affiliation, disability, or any other matter covered by the Equal Opportunity Act.
NYCH is exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax, so we are able to offer attractive Salary Packaging arrangements to our staff, as well as over award provision re parental leave and generous training leave.
All positions at NYCH are subject to a satisfactory police check, a Working with Children” check (if required) and a 3 months probationary period.
