Why work with us?
Working as a General Practitioner (GP) at an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) offers several additional benefits compared to traditional healthcare settings. These benefits are designed to support the unique needs and cultural context of the Aboriginal communities they serve.
Being on the front line of Aboriginal Health is a unique opportunity to become one of the best- community-minded, culturally appropriate and sensitive to Aboriginal Community needs. The Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector attracts GPs who are highly skilled, adaptable and deeply committed to community-led care in a holistic environment. The best opportunities are here.
What makes GPs working in our Member Services the best?
Under the AMS Holistic Model of Care, GPs working in our Member Services sit within a community of practice where everyone is an equal contributor, meaning that support is always available at every level, to practice the full scope of your role as a GP and approach health in a way that treats the whole person, not just band-aid solutions. Our GPs become respected and valued community leaders and the work they do is felt at a cultural, human and community level. GPs working in our Aboriginal Communities have the ability to genuinely drive systemic change and contribute to the longevity of the world’s oldest living culture. Not everyone can say they have done that.
Locuming through AHMRC is sustainable and has an immediate impact to the community
While our project has a large focus on connecting GPs who are looking for permanent roles, AHMRC can also connect you with short- and medium-term placements as a way of assisting our Member Services with continuity of care, leave coverage and disaster relief. A major benefit to our Member Services is that when you connect through us, no additional agency or locum fees are charged. There are no lock-in agency fees or restrictions, we connect GPs directly with opportunities.
These fees often exceed 20% of a daily GP rate- By working with AHMRC, GPs in short- and medium-term placements will remain remunerated at the market “locum” rate, however no additional charges or restrictions are placed on the Member Service. This money can then be directed back into programs and services for the Aboriginal Community.
Deadly Doctors Network
GPs and Registrars working in AHMRC Member Services in NSW can be nominated to join the Deadly Doctors Network. This is a community of practice for the GPs and Registrars working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Sector, and includes access to professional, clinical and cultural support, along with cultural mentoring and training opportunities.
We also run a monthly virtual drop-in session, where GPs can de-brief, network, troubleshoot and connect with other professionals outside the workplace. The Deadly Doctors Network offers professional peer support that will assist you in becoming the best doctor you can be. You can learn more about the Deadly Doctors Network here: Aboriginal Deadly Doctors – AH&MRC.
