Whanau Awhina Plunket supports the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whanau. We provide clinical support through our traditional Well Child checks and 24/7 telehealthcare via PlunketLine as well as community support such as playgroups where whanau can gather and form lasting positive relationships within their community.
To support a wider strategic partnership to improve immunisation rates and protect whanau against vaccine preventable disease, we are seeking a confident and experienced health care professional who is keen to bring their experience as a vaccinator to lead the implementation and seamless integration of this service for our kaimahi and the whanau we serve. This role will be fixed term until June 2026.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Working across the organisation, you will provide strategic oversight and visibility of the pilot's performance, whilst supporting local teams to pilot equitable, safe and effective immunisation services.
You will work closely with our national and local partners to connect with whanau who most need this service and facilitate effective referral pathways to ensure continuity of care.
With a deep understanding of equity barriers and reasons for vaccine hesitancy you will help to craft and refine our service to maximise our opportunity to deliver a service that makes a lasting difference.
He korero mou | About you
As the Immunisation Service Manager, you will be the primary subject matter expert for immunisation within and on behalf of Whanau Awhina Plunket.
You will be an experienced vaccinator and bring experience in programme or service management. You will be able to support as an escalation point regarding immunisations for our frontline kaimahi (staff) at all levels and have the strategic know how and nous to build and maintain positive relationships across the health system.
Nga pukenga me tohu motuhake | Important skills and qualifications
If this sounds like you, ensure you meet the critical criteria below before submitting your application:
Registered Health Progressional with a current practicing certificate
Fully authorised vaccinator
Full NZ Driver Licence
The right to work in Aotearoa
Workplace Assessor trained or willing to complete this qualification
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer
If you're seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whanau Awhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth.
Flexible working arrangements
Various wellbeing schemes such as a wellbeing day: use your one of your sick leave days to proactively protect your well being
Retail discounts
Programmes to build your cultural competence so you can contribute to our goals most effectively
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
For further information please contact Nat Hornyak via email ******
Applications must be made online and close on 20 October 2024.
Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.
He huanui oranga mo nga mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i nga hapori heke iho, heke iho -
Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come
Whanau Awhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pepi, tamariki and their whanau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whanau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.
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