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

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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