Asked whether he had been asked to have a role in the new health system, which comes into effect on July 1, Bloomfield said he was "happy with the role I had" because it was where he could add the most value. Specializing in Health Promotion, and Public health project designing, service delivery and leadership. He would also bed in the reforms as he was staying on as director general until July 29. [3] 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 role of Director of Public Health was previously held by Dr Caroline McElnay, who resigned in April 2022 after holding the role for five years, including two years of the COVID-19 outbreak. Northland . The Commission is running a recruitment process for the permanent Director-General of Health role and will advertise shortly. He then moved to the Downer Group, where as a GM, Jeremy ran Downers water sector business. Clare trained as a graduate nurse at Guys Hospital London, making Aotearoa New Zealandher home in 1986. But the Health Act 1956 also provides that so long as the Director-General is a qualified medical practitioner, he or she can exercise the same powers in an emergency as a local Medical Officer of Health, but on a national basis. These tensions created now will not be easily papered over. Head of WHO Office. He stated that this measure would boost the number of the New Zealand population receiving water fluoridation from 51% to 60%. Catch up on the week's top stories, written by our award winning authors. 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. [9][3] About the same time, he married his wife, Libby, also a doctor, and the couple went on to have three children. In the Covid-19 emergency legislation the Government reinforced a commitment to conventional decision-making, but, unfortunately, as its use of the Director-General of Health has shown, it has not followed this in practice. 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. Photo: RNZ / Anusha Bradley. Avg. Indeed, ministers have frequently been unwilling to comment on any developing situation until they have received the Director-Generals advice.. Love sport? Use of this site implies acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. In November 2020, Dr Jones was awarded a New Zealand Public Service Medal Award for his exceptional contribution to health in Hawkes Bay. This included working for the National Hauora Coalition and Procare Health and Homecare Medical. "[19] She also oversaw the development and implementation of new regulatory systems and services including assisted dying, abortion services and medicinal cannabis, and the service design and commissioning of a wide range of nationally provided and contracted community-based services. This follows the director general of health's surprise resignation that was announced earlier today, with his last day at the end of July. The Director-General of Health is a pivotal role leading a sector critical to the overall wellbeing of New Zealanders. Like all departmental chief executives, the Director-Generals primary responsibility is to the minister, in this case the Minister of Health. Published on www.netjobs.ws 09 Jan 2023. Health New Zealand made its first permanent appointment on 22 June 2022. Her work has been focused on health systems, addressing inequity in health and cancer. The fact that there has been no official rejection of his comment suggests it is in fact government policy, so he was either making public something that had already been decided but not yet announced, or, worse, that he was telling the nation and the government at the same time what he expected to be the case. [27], In August 2021, Bloomfield apologised to the New Zealand Parliament's health select committee for providing them with incorrect information about a United Nations worker from Fiji who later tested positive for COVID-19. 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. John originally joined the Ministry of Health in 1993, as a foundation member of the then newly established Mori Health Directorate, Te Kete Hauora. Currently focusing in holistic Health and Population health promotion and prevention projects and models. Margie has a BCom from University of Auckland and an MPA (Exec) from Victoria University of Wellington. Abbe Anderson brings diverse experience across hospital and primary care, including two decades leading complex system reforms. Diana is a former member of the National Cancer Programme Leadership Board, the National Screening Advisory Group, the National Ethics Advisory Committee, the Bowel Cancer Taskforce and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Advisory Committee. Prior to that he held a similar role at Counties Manukau DHB for six years. 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.". 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P.S- Working as a public health professionals in New Zealand and currently not in clinical practice. In a career which also includes banking and insurance, Rosalies most recent roles prior to joining us as CFO have included serving as chief financial officer for Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley, and Auckland and Waitemat. His previous roles include: Chief Executive Officer of . She is a respected and skilled senior leader with a public sector, clinical and academic background. [10] Former health reporter Tess Nichol, writing for the American online magazine Slate, described him as "New Zealand's current obsession, an unlikely heartthrob, a mild-mannered health care hero". Abbe brings considerable experience in a diverse range of hospital and primary care systems, including two decades leading complex system reforms. But, sadly, yet again, rather than rely on previous practice or international advice, this Government thought it knew best. Salary: NZ$67,497 Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Avg. [2], McElnay, one of seven children, grew up on a farm in Bushmills, Northern Ireland. Renewed council efforts to control Otagos most notorious pest are not equal to the task of keeping rabbit numbers down a review has found. Over the past few years, he has tried to provide some leadership and support for our Public Health Units, and with Vui Mark Gosche has led a small team promoting effective public policy and legislation. [31], In the 2023 New Year Honours, Bloomfield was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to public health. Rather, as the current problems with border control, managed isolation, economic re-integration, and policing demonstrate all too bleakly, it required a whole of government approach that the Director-General of Health and the ministry were never going to be capable of providing. She is currently a Lancet Commissioner for the Health Systems and Cancer Lancet Commission, and a member of the International Advisory Committee to Lancet Oncology, the Advisory Committee to International Agency for Research on Cancers (IARC) Pacific cancer hub, IARCs international expert group on social inequalities in cancer, and the Board of the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership. We will miss her greatly," said a ministry email in February, obtained by the Herald, and written by McElnay. Salary: NZ$71,000. Jacinda Ardern says a change in Covid-19 traffic light settings would not make a significant difference on surging case numbers. [21][22][23] When Bloomfield played for an invitational Centurions side in their 2020 rugby match against the Parliamentary team, children took placards to the game to support him. For three years, 2006-2009, she was Regional Director of Training at the Australasian College of Public Health Medicine. The Director-General is also responsible for the assets and liabilities on behalf of the Crown that are used by or relate to the Ministry of Health; and legislation administered by the Ministry of Health. She has been Chief Executive of Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency since May 2020. Interim Director, Prevention Astrid Koornneef, Maria Lafaele, Interim Pacific Lead, Directors Office, Tofilau Talalelei Taufale, Interim National Pacific Health Commissioning Lead and Pacific Lead RSE and Transformation, Pauline Fuimaono Sanders, Interim National Pacific Health Workforce Lead, Teei Kaiaruna, Interim National Pacific Integrated Contracts Sprint Lead, Namoe Tuipulotu, Interim National Pacific Intelligence Lead, Amanaki Misa, Interim Hospital Services Re-design Lead (Te Waipounamu), Director, Intelligence Dr Juliet Rumball-Smith, see NPHS regional structure under 'Regional leadership' below, Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Te Tai Tokerau Northland Tracey Schiebli(1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Te Toka Tumai Auckland Dr Mike Shepherd(1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Counties Manukau Dr Vanessa Thornton(1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Waitemat Mark Shepherd(until new appt. This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 06:36. New Zealand government works", "Covid 19 coronavirus: Dr Ashley Bloomfield taking holiday after 'relentless' six months", "All the weird and wonderful creative tributes to Dr Ashley Bloomfield", "Morrinsville woman gets portrait of Ashley Bloomfield tattooed on her leg", "Dr Ashley Bloomfield helps his Centurions XV team win the parliamentary rugby match", "Dr Bloomfield the 'Eliminator' to star alongside ex All Blacks", "Bloomfa! DESIGNED AND POWERED BY PAGEMASTERS PUBLISH. Nicola Hill will act as Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency while Dr Sarfati is acting Director-General of Health. He is based at the organisation's headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia. He sees relationships as being the foundation upon which good health care delivery is based and believes the value of continuity, which is at the heart of general practice, is vital in delivering better outcomes for people and their whnau. This was a national role and involved leading a sizeable team from Whangarei to Southland delivering operations, maintenance and capital projects to local government clients across the country. The Ministry of Health is the Government's chief advisor on health matters. The double-act of the Prime Minister and the Director-General at media conferences has led to an inevitable politicisation of the Director-Generals role. Between 2015 and 2019 Dr Sarfati was co-head and then head of the University of Otagos Department of Public Health. Between 2015 and 2019 Dr Sarfati was co-head and then head of the University of Otagos Department of Public Health. He is currently clinical director and medical officer of Health at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Mui, 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. 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? Audio. 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. She is a Fellow of the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine and is registered with the New Zealand Medical Council. 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. They bring their business and sector knowledge, extensive people and programme leadership experience, and highly . Salary: NZ$69,671 Allied Health Avg. [2], McElnay was appointed to the role of director of public health at the Ministry of Health in 2016. I specialised as a Public Health Medicine Physician after completing my Masters of Public Health through the University of Otago. 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. Maree held several senior roles in the Ministry for Social Development in Policy and Service Delivery and in the Ministry for Children. [6], In the 2023 New Year Honours, McElnay was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order, for services to public health. Fionnagh is a Member of the Health Roundtable and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. to ensure the health system delivers for all New Zealanders, with a focus on achieving more equitable outcomes for Mori. With the Government having decided in the middle of the pandemic to completely upend the organisation of the public health system over the next two to three years, and the current mounting crisis regarding the availability of intensive care beds, it would not be unreasonable to expect the Director-General to be at the centre of all those issues, but there currently seems to be a vacuum of official leadership or even interest in these matters. Sarahs current responsibilities include the operating model for the Ministry in the new system and the organisational design required to support it. [29], In late July 2022, Bloomfield ordered 14 territorial authorities including the Auckland Council, Hastings District Council, New Plymouth District Council, Rotorua Lakes District Council, Tauranga City Council, Waitaki District Council, Far North District Council, and the Whangarei District Council to add fluoride to their water supplies. Find out what support is available near you. In legal and statutory terms, the phrase have regard to generally means that the minister, must specifically and separately listen to the advice being proffered. Dr Nicholas Jones will take on the role as director of public health, the Ministry of Health has announced. by section 111(1) of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (2000 No 91). The role of director of public health was previously held by Dr Caroline McElnay, who resigned in April. [5] While at the board she was involved in the response to Havelock North's gastro outbreak, the first case of the SARS virus in New Zealand and a listeria outbreak. Outside her financial career path, she has also taken a keen interest in sustainable development and business practices. [14], Between 2004 and 2006, Bloomfield was the Ministry of Health's acting director of public health. As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief. Peter joins us from Te Ptaka Whaioranga Pharmac (also a crown entity) where he has had three stints, most recently as Director Engagement & Implementation. 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In this role she made a significant contribution to Mori and other high-needs populations wellbeing in the communities this organisation supports. She is also a director on the boards of Beyond Blue, Australia's most recognised mental health charity. It inherited the functions of the former Health Promotion Agency including public health and population health policy, strategy, regulatory, intelligence, surveillance, and monitoring. [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. But he was happy for him because he "thoroughly" deserved a break. [3], Bloomfield completed several years of clinical work and from 1996[10] specialised in public health medicine,[11] concentrating on non-communicable diseases. Dr Sarfati will act in the role until a permanent appointee takes up the Director-General position. During this time, she grew Te Pou to be internationally recognised for evidence-based workforce and information/research programmes in mental health, addiction and disability and she created strong sector partnerships to enhance peoples lives through service improvement. Dr Nicholas Jones, who is currently Clinical Director and Medical Officer of Health at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Mui, Hawkes Bay, will take up the role based in the Public Health Agency. Sarahs management career has included policy, service delivery and operations, as well as leading and embedding organisational change. And in the midst of a pandemic caused by an airborne virus, where are the riskiest places to be? From September to November 2019, she was the National Director of Cancer Control at the Ministry of Health. Dr Jacobs was previously the WHO Representative to Lao People's Democratic Republic from . [20] Facebook pages and merchandise have been created celebrating Bloomfield, and at least one person has had his image tattooed on their body. Jeremy Holman joined Te Whatu Ora on 5 December 2022. This follows the director general of health's surprise resignation that was announced earlier today, with his last day at the end of July. Following that, John worked for KPMG Consulting for 2 years and then for over 10 years he ran his own management consulting company, Kaipuke Consultants Limited. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Otago in 1991. A weekly digest of the latest news and insights on climate change and sustainability. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism. 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. Video / NZ Herald. Deputy Director of Public Health Jun 2018 - Apr 20223 years 11 months Wellington, New Zealand Principal Technical Specialist Feb 2013 - Jun 20185 years 5 months Wellington, New Zealand. Dr Mark Jacobs is the Director of Pacific Technical Support and WHO Representative to the South Pacific. [8], Bloomfield graduated Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Auckland in 1990. Rosalie is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. 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. Director of Public Health Ministry of Health New Zealand Mar 2017 - Apr 20225 years 2 months New Zealand Director of Population Health Hawke's Bay District Health Board 1995 - Apr. 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. Rosalie Percival has over 20 years experience in executive level financial and accounting roles, the majority in healthcare settings. [10], From late 2010 to late 2011, based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Bloomfield worked on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus. Find out what support is available near you. Dr Nick Chamberlain. Prior to this Dr Sarfati was National Director of Cancer Control at the Ministry of Health to oversee the implementation of the agency. Prior to this, he has held a series of senior public health leadership roles. McElnay, whose last day is tomorrow and whose resignation was announced to ministry staff in February, has regularly fronted press conferences throughout the pandemic, usually when Bloomfield has been away. Bloomfield has already said, however, that he is confident in the systems and processes in place to respond to the pandemic after he leaves. The giant hole being left by Ashley Bloomfield at the top of the Ministry of Health is getting larger, with two top public health leaders also leaving this week. Photo: Supplied. Sir Ashley Robin Bloomfield KNZM (born March 1966) is a New Zealand public health official. The ministry is also having farewells this week for director of public health Dr Caroline McElnay, and public health deputy director Dr Niki Stefanogiannis. He looks forward to building a strong and effective team to strengthen and nationalise our public health services. Without limiting section 3B, the Director of Public Health may from time to time, . Diana was previously Tumuaki, Chief Executive & National Director of Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency and prior to that shewas National Director of Cancer Control at the Ministry of Health where she oversaw the implementation of the agency. Prior to this, Robyn worked for the Health Research Council and in the Ministry of Health in workforce development, policy and leading the Mental Health Group. The role of Director is critical in leading, managing and delivering the commitments made by government to support small businesses in New Zealand. 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. Salary: NZ$68,467 Patient Counseling Avg. 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. Reintegrating him back into the normal role of a normal chief executive will be a delicate task. Dr Nick Chamberlain was Northland DHB Chief Executive for nearly 12 years. He is a proud generalist, enjoying the challenge of the variety of presentations that are seen in primary care. Dr Sarfati has been Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency since May 2020. [4] During her studies in Manchester she completed a one-year exchange in New Zealand, including six months in Napier. From January 2020 he was seconded to the COVID-19 response for the Northern Region of New Zealand, becoming the Chief Clinical Officer in February 2022. He has specialist qualifications in Medical Administration and General Practice. 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. see NPHS regional structure under 'Regional leadership' below. Rosalie is an inclusive leader and brings strong sector leadership to our executive team. [24][25][26], In November 2020, Bloomfield was named one of the best-dressed men on David Hartnell's best-dressed list. [17] In the first half of 2018, Bloomfield was seconded to the Capital & Coast District Health Board where he was interim chief executive. Fionnagh has also been Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland and a Past President of Children's Healthcare Australasia. [12][13] In 1997, he graduated from the University of Auckland with a Master of Public Health degree, with first-class honours. She also led several change programmes relating to Child, Youth and Family, Vulnerable Children and the Ministerial Work Programme on Family and Sexual Violence. Fionnagh brings a clinical background to her work. All this was avoidable. Dr Sarfati has a PhD from the University of Otago, is NZ College of Public Health Medicine Fellow and until 2008 was a Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. 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. Over her career, Maree has had a variety of roles including as a Private Secretary, managing employment and skills policy in the Department of Labour, and working for the Ministry of Education in Christchurch following the earthquakes. Dr Sarfati has held a number of national and international roles. 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.". Director, Transformation - Dr Maria Poynter. [2], McElnay's resignation as director of public health was announced to Ministry of Health staff in February 2022. [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. 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. | Learn more about Dr. Dhamotharan . A new director of public health has been announced by the Ministry of Health. Read more about Infrastructure and Investment. This website is intended for a NZ health professional readership. He was the public-facing health specialist liaising with the media during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand on behalf of the government, from the first press conference on 27 January 2020. 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 . Dr Jones has worked for Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Mui, Hawke's Bay (Hawke's Bay. Her role at Manat Hauora has involved looking after the machinery of government and integrity processes associated with supporting Ministers, the Director-General and the Executive Team. "Niki has decided it's time for a break and to spend some time with her family. The Commission is running a recruitment process for the permanent Director-General of Health role and will advertise shortly.