Maternity Quality & Safety Leader at Auckland District Health Board (Central Auckland), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you committed to quality, equity and whānau-centred practice within maternity services in Aotearoa?
• Are you a mover and a shaker, not afraid to rock the waka? 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all. 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Come join our amazing midwifery team at Te Toka Tumai, we embrace change, are not afraid to challenge our status quo.  We are looking for a midwife to pick up the rākau for  The Maternity Quality and Safety Programme (MQSP)  at Te Toka Tumai.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced midwife who is committed to improving outcomes for all and will not accept health inequities but will drive change to ensure they do not occur. 

In this role you will:

• Coordinate and support the Maternity Quality and Safety Programme (MQSP) by  overseeing and  supporting others to manage MQSP initiatives
• Liaise with stakeholder groups, including consumers to enable quality improvements throughout the maternity services.
• Provide professional leadership and management of projects through evidence-based approach
• Implement and maintain a monitoring and audit process for agreed initiatives supporting the safety and quality of clinical care

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be successful in this role , we are looking for the following: 

• Post graduate  Graduate qualification in midwifery, public health, Māori health or other or working towards same
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for healthcare service provision
• A minimum of 5 years midwifery practice and a clear understanding of practice within the hospital setting and the community
• Knowledge of quality improvement systems and processes
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance systemswithin a health care environment

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply visit our website http://www.careers.adhb.govt.nz/

 using job reference number ADHB14642 and attach a copy of your CV and cover letter

If you would like any further information about this role please feel free to contact Deb Pittam, Director of Midwifery on 021435033 or PittamD@adhb.govt.nz

If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant on maylaineC@adhb.govt.nz