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PhD opportunity to work on Primary Health Tasmania project

Applications are now open for a PhD opportunity as part the University of Tasmania’s Regional and Remote Futures Project. The Research Degree will work on a Primary Health Tasmania project aimed at improving care for people with chronic conditions living in northern Tasmania who have frequent hospital admissions. Click here to find out more, including…

New report on cardiovascular disease in Tasmanian general practice

Primary Health Tasmania has published a report relating to Tasmanians with and at risk of cardiovascular disease who are cared for in general practice. Data in the Cardiovascular disease in Tasmanian general practice report is drawn from an information-sharing network called the Primary Health Information Network, which includes roughly 75% of the state’s general practices.  The report also identifies opportunities for improved…

Career opportunity: Launceston Head to Health project manager

Primary Health Tasmania is currently seeking applications for a project manager to help establish and embed Launceston Head to Health (formerly Adult Mental Health Centre) within the broader mental health system in Launceston. This contract opportunity is a full-time position to 30 June 2023 with potential for extension, and applications are open until 9 August.…

Career opportunity: Primary health consultant positions

Primary Health Tasmania is currently seeking applicants for a number of primary health consultants to join one of the following teams: Sector Improvement and Innovation Evidence in Practice Practice Improvement The positions are full time (minimum 0.8 FTE would be considered) and may be based in any of our Hobart, Launceston, or Ulverstone offices. Applications…

*NOW CLOSED* Tender open for Launceston Head to Health

Primary Health Tasmania has commenced an open tender process to identify a lead agency for an adult mental health centre in Launceston, to be known as Launceston Head to Health Centre. The centre is one of a number of equivalent sites being established across the country as part of an Australian Government trial, and will…

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