Extensive experience as a Rural GP and Rural Generalist in Northern New South Wales, as a Consultant, and as a Company Director and Committee Member, including positions as President and Chair. Roles include leading the Adoption, Benefits and Change team at the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA). With an outstanding track record of developing highly successful teams.• Deep knowledge of the health industry and what works and what doesn't in healthcare; particularly when it comes to advocacy and the implementation and adoption of health and medical information technology and applications• Experience includes delivering strategic advice in primary care, developing and executing market entry and growth strategies, and offering practical guidance and strategy on driving adoption of medical technologies by healthcare practitioners, patients and consumers• Highly experienced in advocacy, facilitating stakeholder engagement (government, associations, education bodies and other key non-profits working in Australian healthcare) and providing partnership development. A long history working with Ministers, departments and the media with a strong track record of campaigning for national health reform• Strong networks in primary care (including rural medicine), the pharmaceutical industry, clinical training organisations, specialist medical colleges and government• Broad experience in medical education, including roles as Clinical Professor; a deep commitment to regional training for registrars, medical and nursing students; leadership roles in GP regional training with both the North Coast and The Remote Vocational Training Scheme; as a GP Supervisor; and as Chair of the Education sub-committee of Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges• An extensive list of publications and presentations at conferences• Awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2013 for services to General Practice
Listed skills include Medical Education, Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology, Clinical Research, and 42 others.