Joe is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practice, and also has a Master of Public Health (Health System Management). He has specialist qualifications in Medical Administration and General Practice. [6], In the 2023 New Year Honours, McElnay was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order, for services to public health. This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 06:36. Originally from Colorado in the USA, Abbe is a dual citizen of New Zealand and Australia and has undertaken executive study at Otago University and worked alongside rural hospitals in Te Waipounamu earlier in her career. This follows the director general of health's surprise resignation that was announced earlier today, with his last day at the end of July. You can capture your thoughts, and the time to Read, Watch, Listen or Delve, against your account but first you'll need to be logged in. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said he was sad Bloomfield was leaving and he had saved thousands of lives. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Otago in 1991. However, it was never intended to deal with more long-term situations like the pandemic, and questions quickly arose as to the legality of relying on the Health Act provisions to give the authority to the Director-General that the Government wanted. Within Manat Hauora, Robyn established the Mental Health and Addiction Directorate team and led the DHB Performance Programme which established an intensive support programme to support DHBs with performance challenges. In 2017 I worked as a project manager for a global health campaign called "Choosing Wisely" at Hutt Valley DHB. The Covid-19 emergency legislation was due to expire next May after two years, but the Government has recently introduced legislation to extend it for a further year. John originally joined the Ministry of Health in 1993, as a foundation member of the then newly established Mori Health Directorate, Te Kete Hauora. Dr Nicholas Jones has worked in public health for more than 30 years A national system was set up quickly so critical details could be more easily shared, as well as the workload. As the chief steward for the health system, the Ministry will continue to set the strategic direction for health and will be responsible for developing national policy, regulation and monitoring. If, as the Covid-19 emergency legislation suggests, the Government was keen to emphasise the traditional relationship between Cabinet and public servants, it would have been more logical, not to mention more in line with the Health Act, to give more prominence to the Director of Public Health, as the statutorily responsible public official. Dr Diana Sarfati, Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health to ensure the health system delivers for all New Zealanders, with a focus on achieving more equitable outcomes for Mori. The ministry is also having farewells this week for director of public health Dr Caroline McElnay, and public health deputy director Dr Niki Stefanogiannis. Dr Diana Sarfati, Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. Nor should they have been expected to instead a multi-disciplinary, cross-agency approach should have been taken from the outset, as called for in the previous National-led governments updated 2017 pandemic action plan, to manage all aspects of the Governments response. Over her career, she has led teams and business units ranging in size from nine to 900 people. No longer does he appear as the impartial adviser offering considered, detached professional advice to the Government, but rather more as the explainer, amplifier, and defender of the Government decisions, in a manner that not even many ministers demonstrate. In that regard, and in fairness to the Director-General, ministers need to be thinking about severing the umbilical cord that binds them sooner rather than later, and certainly well before May 2023. Abbe brings considerable experience in a diverse range of hospital and primary care systems, including two decades leading complex system reforms. In many ways, the unhealthy relationship between ministers and the Director-General undermines the usual separation between ministers and officials and, by extension, the impartiality of the public service. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? She holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from the University of Otago. A new Director of Public Health has been appointed and will join Manat Hauora on 15 August, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says. Meet the executive team members of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. Although based in the Public Health Agency, Dr Jones will also provide public health leadership to the National Public Health Service, the incoming Deputy Director-General for the Public Health Agency, Dr Andrew Old says. She is currently a commissioner for the Lancet Commission on Health Systems and Cancer, a member of the International Advisory Committee to Lancet Oncology, a member of the Board of the International Cancer Benchmarking Programme (ICBP), and a member of the Advisory Committee to the International Agency for Research on Cancers (IARC) Pacific cancer hub. He was awarded Fellowship of the New Zealand Medical Association in 2011 for services to the profession and the public. Dr Sarfati will start on 30 July 2022, when the incumbent Dr Ashley Bloomfield leaves the role. 1 minute to Read. Martinhas a doctoral degree from AUT examining health workforce change. In other words, it would generally be expected that the Director-Generals advice would be accepted by the minister. This included working for the National Hauora Coalition and Procare Health and Homecare Medical. Reintegrating him back into the normal role of a normal chief executive will be a delicate task. Details of expenditure for the Director-General of Health. Nicola Hill will act as Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency while Dr Sarfati is acting Director-General of Health. As part of reforming the health system, the Ministrys role is being refocussed on strategy, policy, regulation and monitoring the outcomes achieved by the system as a whole. The Director of Public Health is a key statutory role providing public health leadership across the Public Health Agency and the National Public Health Service within Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand), and provides professional support and oversight for Medical Officers of Health. [1] She was the director of public health for the New Zealand Ministry of Health from 2016 to 2022, and chaired the Pandemic Influenza Technical Advisory Group, which advises the Ministry on matters concerning the control of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand. Between 2015 and 2019 Dr Sarfati was co-head and then head of the University of Otagos Department of Public Health. Dean has spent more than 25 years working in a range of roles across the public sector, with a focus on data, reporting and analytics. Dr Jones has worked for Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Mui, Hawke's Bay (Hawke's Bay. One of the more interesting aspects of the course of the Covid-19 pandemic in New Zealand since March 2020 has been the development of the role of the Director-General of Health. He returned to the Ministry of Health and took up his current position in 2019. He was also a member of the Mori review group advising on the health and disability reforms. "Dr Jones is very well-respected in the health sector, and he brings considerable experience and knowledge with him.". Dr Tukuitonga, from the Pacific island of Niue, was formerly the Director of SPC's Public Health Division. Dr Sarfati is currently Chief Executive of Te Aho o Te Kahu, Cancer Control Agency. In this role she made a significant contribution to Mori and other high-needs populations wellbeing in the communities this organisation supports. She joined the Ministry from Te Arawa Whnau Ora where she was Chief Executive. Either way, it goes beyond the normal brief of the Director-General, and is further confirmation of the unhealthy politicisation of the role. Fionnagh brings significant experience in large-scale integration of health services and has led the development of single health services in Queensland, Australia and the greater Wellington region, creating high performing teams and leading sustainable transformation in partnership with clinicians, consumers and whnau. Dr Sarfati will act in the role until a permanent appointee takes up the Director-General position. And in the midst of a pandemic caused by an airborne virus, where are the riskiest places to be? ), Interim Pacific Lead Northern Region - Harriet Pauga, Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Waikato Chris Lowry (until new appt. She comes from a clinical background, beginning her experience with nursing and has worked in frontline mental health services and leadership roles in District Health Boards. 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Subscribe now to start a free 14-day trial. The ministry has also brought in a number of Medical Officers of Health, who have expertise in public health, on short term secondments from the sector, which means there remains a number of clinical staff in the sector able to be called on if needed.". 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She initially trained as a registered general nurse followed by qualification as a mental health and addiction professional. At the same time, however, the minister was required to have regard to the advice of the Director-General. As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief. Dr Nick Chamberlain. This article, written by David Codyre, Ainsleigh Cribb-Sua and David Todd, outlines progress in rollout, challenges faced and what is being learnt, Health priorities of older adults often include longevity, however health outcomes such as quality of life and independence are often considered to be as important or more important than a long life. [17] In the first half of 2018, Bloomfield was seconded to the Capital & Coast District Health Board where he was interim chief executive. For three years, 2006-2009, she was Regional Director of Training at the Australasian College of Public Health Medicine. The Deputy Public Service Commissioner has today announced the appointment of Dr Diana Sarfati as Acting Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. The ministry said in a statement that a process was underway to recruit a new Director of Public Health, but Dr Jim Miller, from Toi te Ora Public Health, Bay of Plenty DHB, would be the acting director from April 11. Director, Intelligence - Dr Juliet Rumball-Smith. Greg has been a General Paediatrician at Starship for 14 years and Service Clinical Director for General Paediatrics for the last eight years. Photo: Pool/Robert Kitchin, Stuff. Historically, the role of the Director-General, as chief executive of the Ministry of Health, has been to ensure the ministry carries out its statutory functions, including the medium and long-term sustainability of the public health system and is able to offer free and frank advice to successive governments. Photo / Michael Cunningham. Dr Nick Chamberlain was Northland DHB Chief Executive for nearly 12 years. Lorraine started her career as a registered nurse and then progressed into roles as a Nursing Leader and Nursing Director accountable for strategy, workforce planning, policy and primary healthcare delivery. Jacinda Ardern says a change in Covid-19 traffic light settings would not make a significant difference on surging case numbers. Relocating to New Zealand in 2009, Jeremy started with GHD as an infrastructure strategy consultant. Key roles and responsibilities: Digital transformation. Rosalie is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Sarah joined Manat Hauora in early 2019 from the Ministry of Justice, where she spent eight years in group management and deputy secretary roles, with her work including service design and improvement, service commissioning, and implementing legislative change. Joe has worked in Te Puke since 2003 and is a practising GP, working in an inter-disciplinary team at Poutiri Wellness Centre, a kaupapa Moripractice. Abbe Anderson brings diverse experience across hospital and primary care, including two decades leading complex system reforms. Lorraine (Tapuika, Ngti Pikiao, Ngiterangi, Ngti Ranginui, Ngti Kahu) has a strong clinical and academic background in nursing leadership. This includes roles at the Ministry of Health (Deputy Director-General of Health), Counties Manukau District Health Board, Capital & Coast District Health Board, Labour Market Policy Group (Department of Labour) and Health Funding Authority. Interim Director, Outbreak Response - Matt Hannant. New Zealand Doctor Online is intended for a New Zealand health professional readership. In addition, he wants to broaden the reach of public and population health through our work with iwi, Mori and Pacifica providers into all our communities and localities. Perhaps in part due to the relative effectiveness of the COVID-19 measures taken by the New Zealand Government, Bloomfield has developed a cult following. He was fortunate enough to have been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2007 Queens Birthday Honours. Interestingly, the statutory responsibility for personal health matters relating to public health; and regulatory matters relating to public health, such as pandemic response, lies with the Director of Public Health, not the Director-General. If you can help us, please click the button to ensure we can continue to provide quality independent journalism you can trust. Dr Sarfati has been Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency since May 2020. [20] Facebook pages and merchandise have been created celebrating Bloomfield, and at least one person has had his image tattooed on their body. With whnau whakapapa to Tikitiki in Tairawhiti, Peter is committed to achieving health equity for Mori and other priority populations. Earlier today Bloomfield said he had received positive feedback from the public, and while there were some vitriolic responses, much worse had been directed at female colleagues - though he didn't name anyone. "She has been a tower of strength to me personally and to the rest of the ODPH (public health team). Before New Zealand had its first case of Covid-19, back when it was referred to simply as a coronavirus (WHO would name it Covid-19 on 12 February 2020), Bloomfield and director of public health . This campaign aims to reduce low-value health care and improve patient experiences. Sarahs management career has included policy, service delivery and operations, as well as leading and embedding organisational change. Dr Mark Jacobs is the Director of Pacific Technical Support and WHO Representative to the South Pacific. 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Reader donations are critical to what we do. She has worked at University of Otago Department of Public Health since 2004 and was Associate Professor and Professor there from 2013. This was a major policy announcement that, if it is in fact government policy, should have come from either the Prime Minister or the Minister of Health, not a public servant. Peter joins us from Te Ptaka Whaioranga Pharmac (also a crown entity) where he has had three stints, most recently as Director Engagement & Implementation. She has worked at University of Otago Department of Public Health since 2004 and was Associate Professor and Professor there from 2013. From 2015 to 2019, Diana wasthe co-head and then head of the Department of Public Health and the Director of the Cancer and Chronic Conditions (C3) research group at University of Otago, Wellington. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. Dr Nicholas Jones has worked in public health for more than 30 years Photo: RNZ / Anusha Bradley Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield revealed that the new director of public health would be Dr Nicholas Jones. Her work has been focused on health systems, addressing inequity in health and cancer. The Deputy Public Service Commissioner has today announced the appointment of Dr Diana Sarfati as Acting Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. The new Director of Public Health will provide leadership across the system, helping us stay closely connected with the new entities Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora, Dr Old says. The way in which this Government has abruptly elevated the role of the Director-General of Health to be virtually the most important public servant of all over the past 18 months will surely have disrupted the standing relationship between departmental chief executives that will not easily be restored once he is returned to the ranks so to speak. He is passionate about the untapped potential that allied health professions can bring in improving the quality of care provided to our populations, and in turn better meeting equitable population health needs. He served as the chief executive of the Ministry of Health and the country's Director-General of Health from 2018 to 2022. She has worked hard to ensure a collaborative effort across the public health system and in particular, she has supported our public health units to achieve new ways of working at a systems level.". The country's 12 public health units had no way of sharing details with each other at the start of the pandemic unless officials made phone calls to each other. Andrew received his medical and public health degrees from the University of Auckland and is a Fellow of both the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine and of the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine. The estimated total pay for a Director of Public Health is $96,248 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $78,374 per year. (2014). | Learn more about Dr. Dhamotharan . He was appointed in this position in August 2021. Dr Sarfati has held a number of national and international roles. Dr Sarfati has a PhD from the University of Otago, is a NZ College of Public Health Medicine Fellow and until 2008 was a Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. He then spent six years working in the Ministry, culminating in management roles in both public health and Mori health (as Manager, Te Kete Hauora). McElnay plans to spend the next six months travelling, according to a ministry email obtained by the Herald and written by deputy director general of population health Deborah Woodley. His entire life had been dedicated to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders . She is a voluntary Chair of World Vision New Zealand. How much of the air you're breathing is air someone else exhaled? This website is intended for a NZ health professional readership. The Public Health Agency formally came into existence on 1 July 2022. One of the strengths of the senior public service in New Zealand has been the collegiality between departmental chief executives and their senior managers across the spectrum, where they have mutually supported and encouraged each other when challenging situations arise to ensure that they always act within the public service ethos. Dr Jones is very well-respected in the health sector, and he brings considerable experience and knowledge with him.. Robyn came to Manat Hauora with a vast range of sector experience having been the CEO for Te Pou o te Whakaaro nui for ten years. see NPHS regional structure under 'Regional leadership' below. How does the Director-General step down from the quasi-ministerial current situation he will have been allowed to enjoy for nearly three years to the more routine one, sitting outside with every other chief executive waiting for the Cabinets decisions on matters affecting their portfolios, rather than sitting inside the room actively participating anymore? I am delighted to have Dr Jones join the team and am very much looking forward to working with him.. ", "Bird flu campaign to target 1.4m households", "Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Director-General of Health and Chief Executive", "The extremely competent, somewhat boring civil servant who has New Zealanders' hearts aflutter", "Geoffrey Palmer: Hallelujah! Indeed, ministers have frequently been unwilling to comment on any developing situation until they have received the Director-Generals advice.. Dr Nicholas Jones, who is currently Clinical Director and Medical Officer of Health at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Mui, Hawke's Bay, will take up the role based in the Public Health Agency. Consequently, in specific Covid-19 emergency response legislation passed last year the Government made it clear that the Health Act provisions would no longer apply and that the powers previously exercised by the Director-General would now be exercised directly by the Minister of Health. The Governments first focus throughout the pandemic has been political choreography, not the public health response, writes Peter Dunne. He was also proud of the efforts to raise uptake among younger Mori, where coverage still lags well behind non-Mori. Specializing in Health Promotion, and Public health project designing, service delivery and leadership. [12][13] In 1997, he graduated from the University of Auckland with a Master of Public Health degree, with first-class honours. Margies career spans over 20 years in executive roles in the public sector in Wellington and Auckland. She has been appointed for five years from 1 December. COVID-19 vaccines available in New Zealand, Services and support for you and your child, Setting the direction for our new health system, Release calendar for our Tier 1 statistics.
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