Strategic Plan 2019-2022

MISSION: To provide support and advocacy for Tasmanian doctors to optimise the health outcomes of Tasmanians
VISION: To be the peak support and advisory body representing registered medical practitioners in Tasmania
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES/GOALS
Medical workforce advocacy
Key Objective
- To value, advocate for and support an effective, safe, sustainable and professional working environment for students and doctors
- Protect doctors’ scope of practice
- Support world class education and training
- Support the industrial representation of doctors through ASMOF and TSMPS
ACTION PLAN
- Use media and digital platforms for advocacy
- Lobby University of Tasmania and Tasmanian Government on education and training issues as need arises
- Attend industrial meetings
- Present forums that support professional development of doctors and students
Tasmanian Health System advocacy
Key Objective
- To develop and advocate for evidence based public health policy to ensure quality, safe and sustainable health care in Tasmania
- Provide leadership on health policy
- Develop policy in consultation with all members
- Participate in government consultation opportunities
- Meet regularly with relevant Ministers and government officials
- Collaborate with others in the health sector and community where appropriate
ACTION PLAN
- Attend quarterly meetings with the Ministers and Health Department Secretary
- Attend Parliamentary Briefings
- Use media and digital platforms for advocacy
- Correspondence
- Support work of Divisions and State Council
- Use Survey Monkey and other means to consult regularly with membership on issues
Membership support
Key Objective
- To provide value to the membership through relevant and effective services and product offerings to grow membership and ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation
- Provide an advisory service for doctors
- Offer financial and other products
- Create networking opportunities
- Offer professional development opportunities
- Be a conduit to health services for doctors’ health and well-being
- Encourage members to drop in and use AMA resources
ACTION PLAN
- Utilise modern digital strategies to communicate clearly and concisely
- To assist members with individual concerns
- Promote Tasmanian Doctors Health Service and Peer Support Service
- Promote dpl (Doctor Portal Learning)
- Promote Federal AMA Human Resources services
- Enhance AMA House environment to welcome doctors to use our resources
- Visit hospitals and private practices
- Link in with products and services in other States e.g AMA WA and AMA Vic.
- Identify professional products and services that support members in their work
- Create networking opportunities E.g Women’s networking night
- Provide Leadership and media training opportunities.
Support for AMA House
Key Objective
- To support our staff to deliver strong operational results and assist the work of the various AMA Tasmania groups
- Maintain and grow financial resources
- Maintain robust operational processes and procedures
- Guide our business strategy and operations through contemporary compliance and the lens of risk management
- Utilise systems and technology to provide robust, secure, efficient, workable and practical interactions
- Identify areas of waste, lack of efficiency or duplication
ACTION PLAN
- Provide training opportunities to staff
- Upgrade accommodation either at AMA House or at new premises
- Invest in AV technology