Appendix 1
Position Description - Manager, Maori Health (Waitemata Health)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Manager, Maori Health
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| Responsible and Reports to: |
Chief Executive Officer
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| Functional Relationships With: |
Internal
Senior Management Group
Board of Directors
Kaumatua and Kuia
WHL [Waitemata Health Ltd] Maori staff
Strategic Business Unit Managers
External
Ministry of Health
Crown Company Monitoring Advisory Unit
Health Funding Authority
Kaumatua and Kuia
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| Purpose: |
To provide leadership and strategic direction, with a focus on helping the Company document and achieve a strategic plan for Maori Health; to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, to provide leadership to a team of committed Maori health professionals, to be involved in quality management, and to contribute to the achievement of Waitemata Health’s organisational and business plan objectives. |
Nature and Scope of Responsibilities
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Expected Results |
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Senior Management Team Members
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To make a positive contribution to the management process.
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- Develop a shared vision with the senior management team for the direction of the Company for Maori Health.
- Constructively participate in the development of goals for the senior management team as an entity.
- Evolve and implement strategy in association with the CEO, other executives and directors.
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Strategic Role
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To complete a strategic plan for Maori Health advancement within and by WHL [Waitemata Health Ltd] for its service areas.
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Year 1 Objectives to June 2000
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- Prepare a census and inventory of existing competencies, experience and location of all WHL staff who are currently identify as Maori.
- Identify competencies, teamwork and support systems (including information systems, communications, HR and recruitment, kaumatua and kuia roles) required by staff to move forward.
- Identify appropriate facilities including whanau space and icons.
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders as well as interfaces and opportunities with other providers including Maori for Maori services.
- Identify appropriate support processes for non-Maori WHL staff to participate as appropriate towards the goal of improving Maori health.
- Assess current use of services by Maori, perceptions of service, aspirations for service required, feedback mechanisms.
- Align where necessary to the HFA’s national purchasing policies on improving Maori health and mainstream enhancement.
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Operational Role
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To guide WHL Maori health professionals to provide the quality health care services and same opportunity for both Maori and Non-Maori to enjoy health.
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- Establish appropriate structure for the development of Maori Services within WHL.
- Develop ideas on how governance could be achieved and how the service structure could reflect an operational focus.
- Develop support structures for Maori staff.
- Establish quality service delivery to Maori supported by quality systems.
- Investigate Maori models of practice.
- Better utilisation of existing resources for Maori who are a high risk group.
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Planning and Budgeting Process
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To constructively contribute to the development of the annual business plan and strategic plan and budget.
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- Participate in the strategic and business planning processes, documenting Maori Health strategic plans.
- Complete a budget for the 99/00 activities.
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Contract Compliance
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To ensure the provision of Maori services is in compliance with obligations outlined within the purchaser’s contract, ensuring Waitemata Health is not exposed to unnecessary costs.
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- Ensure compliance with reporting requirements to enable timely collection of payment from purchaser.
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Information Systems
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To identify support systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Maori health care delivery.
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- Ensure information systems are available to support, to track, monitor and measure progress in improving Maori Health.
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Staff Management
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To ensure motivated and skilled staff are attracted and retained to meet the short and long-term business requirements.
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- Ensure appropriate training and development of staff occurs.
- Establish performance criteria for staff and ensure regular appraisal occurs, providing praise and/or guidance as required.
- Maintain positive working relationships with staff, ensuring early and effective resolution of conflict, and minimising opportunities for personal grievances to be taken against the Company.
- Provide leadership and guidance in line with Waitemata Health’s culture and team philosophy.
- Ensure adherence to Company human resource policies and procedures.
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MANAGER, MAORI HEALTH SERVICES
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful applicant will demonstrate the following essential qualities:
- Previous experience in strategic and leadership role.
- A good knowledge and understanding of tikanga Maori.
- Strong relationship development skills.
- Broad knowledge of quality and risk management.
- Professional credibility with colleagues.
- High standard of communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong personal initiative.
- Positive inter-disciplinary working relationships.
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities and The Treaty of Waitangi.
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