Fiona Shanks
B. Bus(HRM), Dip.Bus Mgt, CAHRI, 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.
Robyn Gillis
The Executive Director of Corporate Services is 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.
Alison Maclean
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.
Chris Gartside
The Executive 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.
George Howe
The Executive Director Workforce Operations oversees 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.