Mr Tim Griffiths
B.Bus (Acct), GradCert (Export), GradCert (ComLaw), GradDip(MarLogistics), MBT, GAICD
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible to the Board for the efficient and effective management of Northeast Health Wangaratta. Prime responsibilities include the development and implementation of operational and strategic planning, maximising service efficiency and quality improvement and minimising and managing risk.
Mr Jason OKeeffe
RN BN, Cert SIC, Grad Cert Commerce, Prof Cert HSM
The Chief Operating Officer has overall responsible for the effective delivery of corporate and operational support services. The role is also responsible for financial management, governance and reporting requirements to the Board, Department of Health and Human Services and external auditing bodies. The role is also inclusive of the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities.
Ms Rebecca Weir
MN, Grad Cert Crit Care, BSciN, RN
The Director of Clinical Services has professional responsibility for nursing, midwifery and allied health streams across the orgnaisation.
Other major areas of responsibility include Clinical Leadership and Standards of Practice, Nursing credentialing and resource management, service and strategic planning and clinical risk management and quality improvements.
Dr Paul Bates
MBBS, FAFOEM, MBA
The Executive Director of Medical Services has professional responsibility for the recruitment, credentialing and management of Visiting Medical Officers, Staff Specialists and Hospital Medical Officers across all clinical services. The role works with other members of the Executive to provide clinical governance, strategic planning and resource management for the health service.
Ms Fiona Shanks
B. Bus(HRM), Dip.Bus Mgt, CAHRI, GAICD.
The Executive Director of People & Culture, Education & Research, Creative Services & Volunteers overseas the functions of Payroll, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, Injury Management, Strategic Workforce Programs, Education Partnerships, Research & Clinical Trials, and Creative Services & Volunteers. We focus on providing support, training and care to our entire Northeast Health Wangaratta team of almost 2,000.
Ms Michelle Butler
RN, DipApp Sci (Dental Therapy), Grad Dip Health Admin
The Director of Performance Improvement oversees patient safety and the monitoring and continuous improvement of performance across the organisation. Major areas of responsibility include the preparation and achievement of accreditation processes, clinical governance, innovation and improvement, clinical and strategic risk management, medico-legal, patient experience (including complaints management), consumer participation and public reporting.
Mr David Ford
B Pharm, MPS, PhC, Grad Dip Hosp Pharm Admin
The Director of Pharmacy has professional responsibility for the provision of pharmacy services across NHW, including compliance with legislative obligations and ACSQHC standards relating to medication procurement, governance, storage, distribution, administration, dispensing, disposal, prescribing and safety.
The Director of Redevelopment is responsible for the coordination of the $22M DHHS funded capital program, due for completion in 2021.