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.
Jason OKeeffe
Acting Deputy 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 & Human Services and external bodies. The role is also inclusive of the Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities.
Ms Rebecca Weir
MN, GradCert Crit Care, BSciN, RN
The Executive Director of Clinical Services has professional responsibility for nursing across clinical streams and executive responsibility for acute nursing services.
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 improvement.
Ms Fiona Shanks
B. Bus(HRM), Dip.Bus Mgt, CAHRI, GAICD.
The Executive Director People, Culture, Education & Research overseas the functions of Payroll, HR, OHS & Injury Management, Volunteer Services, Strategic Workforce Programs, Education services, Education Partnerships, Research and Clinical Trials. We focus on providing support, training and care to our entire Northeast Health Wangaratta team of almost 2000.
Ms Michelle Butler
RN, DipApp Sci (Dental Therapy), Grad Dip Health Admin, Cert IV Workplace Assessment
The Director of Performance Improvement has responsibility to develop and oversee the continuous improvement and safety systems across NHW. This position is responsible for the Hardwiring Excellence program, maintenance of accreditation status, and the development of systems, frameworks and processes to support patient safety, organisational improvement, risk management, consumer feedback, community engagement, legislative compliance and policy development and review.
Mr David Kidd
B. Podiatry, M. Public Health
The Director of Community Health, Partnerships and Well-Ageing is responsible for the planning and delivery of services provided by the Dental, Community Nursing, Allied Health and Ambulatory Care services at NHW.
A major focus of the role is to provide leadership in the development of contemporary and innovative service delivery models to support health service care at inpatient level and the seamless flow to community based care of community based rehabilitation, outpatient care, chronic disease management and promoting the concept of well-ageing in the community.
Mr Matthew Fagence
JP (Qual), BCom, MBA, FCPA, CAHRI, GAICD
The Director of Finance ensures best practice financial management is in place across Northeast Health and a number of Small Rural Health Services within the Central Hume Region.
The Director of Finance also prepares financial, performance and sustainability reporting for the Board, Department of Health & Human Services and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.
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.