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The Australian Medical Association (South Australia) is an influential voice on health matters for doctors, trainee doctors and the community in South Australia. AMA SA brings doctors of all specialties together to work towards better outcomes for patients and promotes ethics, standards and wellbeing in the medical profession. AMA SA also advocates for its members in reviewing health policy, legislation, regulations and guidelines. It monitors performance in the state’s health system and, when necessary, challenges governments to improve outcomes for patients, doctors and trainees. It also contributes expert medical commentary to the health policy debate.
Following the recent resignation of the incumbent CEO, the organisation is seeking an accomplished professional who can build on current foundations of the organisation’s growth strategy. Reporting to the Board which comprises both medical and independent members, and working closely with the AMA SA President and Chair of the Executive Board, the CEO has responsibilities including:
Applications are encouraged from appropriately qualified candidates able to demonstrate proven management capability, supreme stakeholder relationship, partnership building and advocacy skills, an understanding of corporate and organisational governance requirements, sound judgement, credibility, a collaborative working style and a genuine commitment to and empathy for the mission of this important organisation. High level financial and political acumen are essential qualities sought and a familiarity with the healthcare environment in which the AMA operates will be a definite advantage.
Make an enquiry to be the next leader of AMA SA as this peak body continues its important work.
Further Information / How to Apply
The association sector is in the middle of a leadership handover.
Across Australia and New Zealand, CEOs and Executive Directors are moving on. Some are retiring. Some have gone to larger organisations.
Some have left because the relationship with their Board ran out of puff. The reasons vary, but the movement is noticeable, and Boards are
appointing replacements.
The encouraging part is the calibre of the people coming in. Many are genuinely well suited to the job — capable executives with strong
records behind them. A good number are stepping into an association CEO role for the first time.
Most associations can provide a long list of membership benefits. They may include professional development, advocacy, networking, industry information, events, resources, accreditation, discounts and access to specialist advice. However, a list of benefits does not necessarily explain why someone makes the decision to join.
While every Board is different, the same governance issues appear time and again. One of the most common is allowing one person’s behaviour
to dominate the Board table.
Almost every Board has experienced it at some point. One director who seems to consume more time and energy than everyone else combined.
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