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. 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. Diana is a public health physician, cancer epidemiologist and health services researcher, and she has a PhD from the University of Otago. She initially trained as a registered general nurse followed by qualification as a mental health and addiction professional. 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. 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. John originally joined the Ministry of Health in 1993, as a foundation member of the then newly established Mori Health Directorate, Te Kete Hauora. 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. Lorraine (Tapuika, Ngti Pikiao, Ngiterangi, Ngti Ranginui, Ngti Kahu) has a strong clinical and academic background in nursing leadership. Dr Sarfati holds Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from the University of Otago. Her last day in the role was 7 April. 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. Meet the executive team members of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. Former minister Peter Dunne says Judith Collins personalised attacks and Nationals ineffectiveness over the Covid response make it hard to take the Opposition party seriously. I am delighted to have Dr Jones join the team and am very much looking forward to working with him.. *See Pacific Health regional structure under Regional Leadership below. Bloomfield chose the nickname "The Eliminator" for the match, in which he opened the scoring with the first try. Bloomfield will be in his role for the first stages of the new health system, with the establishment of Health NZ and the Mori Health Authority from July 1, replacing the country's 20 district . [7], McElnay later moved with her husband to Napier in 1995. 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. see NPHS regional structure under 'Regional leadership' below. 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. 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. [3], Bloomfield completed several years of clinical work and from 1996[10] specialised in public health medicine,[11] concentrating on non-communicable diseases. She was Director of the Cancer and Chronic Disease Research Group at University of Otago. [14], Between 2004 and 2006, Bloomfield was the Ministry of Health's acting director of public health. Despite the health workforce crisis, government health officials have given short shrift to an unprecedented proposal to double the numbers of specialised nurses who can cover for a shortfall of GPs. 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. She was also joint Associate Director of Nursing: Mori at Auckland District Health Board and the University of Auckland for four years. There may be those who would say that the exigencies of the Covid-19 response have been such that it is pedantic and unrealistic to expect normal conventions to apply during such a time, when the focus should be on getting things done, rather than how they are done. [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. "Niki has decided it's time for a break and to spend some time with her family. At the same time, however, the minister was required to have regard to the advice of the Director-General. The ministry is also having farewells this week for. Jeremy started his career as a Royal Engineer officer in the in the British Army where he held a variety of leadership roles delivering critical infrastructure and large-scale construction programmes on deployed operations and across the defence estate. He served as the chief executive of the Ministry of Health and the country's Director-General of Health from 2018 to 2022. From mid-2020, Robyn was Acting Deputy Chief Executive and supported the Director General with areas such as workforce development, COVID response and cross agency relationships. He is a proud generalist, enjoying the challenge of the variety of presentations that are seen in primary care. Dr Sarfati is currently Chief Executive of Te Aho o Te Kahu, Cancer Control Agency. 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. 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. The Director-General of Health is a pivotal role leading a sector critical to the overall wellbeing of New Zealanders. The longer it goes on, the more difficult it will be to return to a more normal situation. "The ministry also retains significant public health expertise including through two remaining Deputy Directors of Public Health, and other clinical advice on board as part of our broader Covid response. He has held DHB lead Chief Executive roles in Primary Care and Public Health. Director-General of Health appointed 30 November 2022 The Deputy Public Service Commissioner has today announced the appointment of Dr Diana Sarfati as Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. His previous roles include: Chief Executive Officer of . He has specialist qualifications in Medical Administration and General Practice. Rosalie is an inclusive leader and brings strong sector leadership to our executive team. 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. The role of Director is critical in leading, managing and delivering the commitments made by government to support small businesses in New Zealand. Subscribe now to start a free 14-day trial. Health New Zealand has announced the significant appointment of Dr Nick Chamberlain as the National Director of the new National Public Health Service. The Director-General of Health will lead the Ministry and, alongside the chief executives of Health New Zealand and the Mori Health Authority, the wider sector through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the forthcoming significant change to New Zealands health system. [4] During her studies in Manchester she completed a one-year exchange in New Zealand, including six months in Napier. "[19] . Ms Quilter said Dr Sarfati brings the skills and experience required to lead the Ministry of Health, and to contribute to the strategic leadership of the wider health system. Fionnagh is a Member of the Health Roundtable and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Maree held several senior roles in the Ministry for Social Development in Policy and Service Delivery and in the Ministry for Children. The role of director of public health was previously held by Dr Caroline McElnay, who resigned in April. He would also bed in the reforms as he was staying on as director general until July 29. 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. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins gave a personal thank you to the person he said Kiwis knew as "the DG". Between 2015 and 2019 Dr Sarfati was co-head and then head of the University of Otagos Department of Public Health. Dr Sarfati will act in the role until a permanent appointee takes up the Director-General position. 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. Dr Sarfati has been Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency since May 2020. Prior to that he held a similar role at Counties Manukau DHB for six years. Last weekend, the Director-General announced that the country should not expect to ever return to Alert Level 1 the way it used to be. 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. Dr Nick Chamberlain has been appointed Health New Zealand's national director of the new National Public Health Service. Every morning, get a snapshot of Newsrooms top 10 stories delivered to your inbox. Catch up on the week's top stories, written by our award winning authors. She has been Chief Executive of Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency since May 2020. She has worked at University of Otago Department of Public Health since 2004 and was Associate Professor and Professor there from 2013. Jeremy was previously the GM Infrastructure Delivery for Crown Infrastructure Partners, with responsibility for the delivery oversight of $6 billion ofmajor infrastructure programmes receiving NZ Government stimulus funding. 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. This would have allowed the Director-General to focus more specifically on the primary responsibilities of the role as chief executive of the Ministry of Health, including the medium and long-term sustainability of the public health system. Dr Bramley has held a number of senior roles across the health system over the years, including being a member of the national health committee, national ethics committee and most recently a member of the ministerial review committee for continuous improvement for the COVID-19 response. She advocated for health equity in the region and in 2014 she published a major report on the subject. 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. 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. He said he had been thinking about the right time to leave, but he still had "very mixed feelings because I work with amazing people". Dr Sarfati will act in the role until a permanent appointee takes up the Director-General position. For three years, 2006-2009, she was Regional Director of Training at the Australasian College of Public Health Medicine. Bard Billot on the twice-sacked goneburger Rob Campbell. Video / NZ Herald. From January to October 2021, Joe was the primary carelead for the COVID-19 Vaccination and Immunisation Programme, and in November 2021 he became the clinical lead for COVID Care in the Community. Her work has been focused on health systems, addressing inequity in health and cancer. Dr Sarfati has held a number of national and international roles. Keep up with the play with LockerRooms weekly newsletter dedicated to shining a light on NZ women in sport, curated by Suzanne McFadden. [2], McElnay was appointed to the role of director of public health at the Ministry of Health in 2016. Audio. A new director of public health has been announced by the Ministry of Health. 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). The departures of Bloomfield, McElnay, and Stefanogiannis raise questions about what impact their vacancies will have in a pandemic that shows no sign of ending, with possible resurgences in cases in coming months, including over winter, and new variants inevitably arriving here. Sarahs current responsibilities include the operating model for the Ministry in the new system and the organisational design required to support it. Andrew was a 2018/19 Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellow, and was based between the Clinical Excellence Research Center at Stanford University and the Social Interventions Research Evaluation Network at UC San Francisco. 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For three years, 2006-2009, she was Regional Director of Training at the Australasian College of Public Health Medicine. [2] So stand by for a change in narrative, Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox. New Zealand Doctor Online is not a consumer medical advice service. This website is intended for a NZ health professional readership. Martin has over 25 years of health experience in a range of roles in both the USA and New Zealand and has filled a variety of clinical, managerial and strategic leadership roles. Key roles and responsibilities: Digital transformation. She is very aware of the mandated responsibilities of being entrusted with such significant funding, while being equally mindful of how we use that financial investment to improve equity of health outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand. Indeed, ministers have frequently been unwilling to comment on any developing situation until they have received the Director-Generals advice.. 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. Director, Transformation - Dr Maria Poynter. "Along with many others in the health sector she has worked tirelessly, sacrificing many nights, weekends and weeks away from family to ensure that throughout our response, there has been strong, clear public health advice which has kept us all safe.". In 2018, he was acknowledged in parliament for his work in successfully negotiating a $100 million Treaty of Waitangi settlement for Ng Iwi me Ng Hap o Te Rohe o Te Wairoa this was the culmination of over 30 years work. [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. 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. He was a member of an Independent External Review of SPC in 2012. 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. Northland . He was appointed to the role of Clinical Informatics Director for Te Toka Tumai in 2020, and Interim Chief Digital Officer in 2022. Te Whatu Ora is a nationwide organisation with leaders across the motu. Dr Jones has worked in public health for more than 30 years and has been part of the DHB executive leadership team as Health Improvement and Equity clinical director. 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. Love sport? In 2017 I worked as a project manager for a global health campaign called "Choosing Wisely" at Hutt Valley DHB. 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.". Clare previously held the role of Deputy Director General for Health System Improvement and Innovation with a responsibility for a range of regulatory functions that ensure public safety through the regulation of providers, therapeutic products, and services. 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. Fionnagh has also been Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland and a Past President of Children's Healthcare Australasia. Salary: NZ$67,497 Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Avg. Salary: NZ$69,671 Allied Health Avg. He returned to the Ministry of Health and took up his current position in 2019. "Few would be able to say they've made a greater sacrifice than Dr Bloomfield.". But it was also a very different role to the one he came into four years ago, and the timing was good for someone new to come in, Bloomfield said. As the first Medicare Local in Australia, she oversaw the team that developed the initial commissioning principles and frameworks that later formed the basis for many of the Australian Government Department of Health's national commissioning policies that now guide the work of the Primary Health Networks across 31 regions of Australia. Dr Colin Tukuitonga has served as Pacific Community Director-General since January 2014. Woodley thanked McElnay for her "incredibly hard work", her "selfless, mature" leadership, and "her ability to remain calm and composed whilst under enormous pressure". 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. 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. Post comments with a Newsroom Pro subscription. 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. Director, Promotion - Kathrine Clarke. [12][13] In 1997, he graduated from the University of Auckland with a Master of Public Health degree, with first-class honours. Sarahs management career has included policy, service delivery and operations, as well as leading and embedding organisational change. Salary: NZ$69,629 Renal Avg. The Commission is running a recruitment process for the permanent Director-General of Health role and will advertise shortly. 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. 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. Relocating to New Zealand in 2009, Jeremy started with GHD as an infrastructure strategy consultant. McElnay, C., & University of Manchester. Dr Nicholas Jones will take on the role as director of public health, the Ministry of Health has announced. But he was happy for him because he "thoroughly" deserved a break. Director, Intelligence - Dr Juliet Rumball-Smith. She is passionate about equity and self-determination, is driven by a deep curiosity and excited by ingenuity. Whilst CEO of the Brisbane North Primary Health Network (PHN), Abbe successfully led the organisation through two significant government reforms to transition from a Division of General Practice to a Medicare Local and then to a PHN that commissions primary care services for a population of over one million people. Peter joins us from Te Ptaka Whaioranga Pharmac (also a crown entity) where he has had three stints, most recently as Director Engagement & Implementation. Uncertainty about upcoming health sector reforms may also have been a factor, with the ministry being moved into a strategy and monitoring role while Health NZ will run the health system. During this time, Margie led the organisation through major incidents including a measles epidemic, Whakaari White Island and was lead CEO of the Northern Regions COVID-19 outbreak response. But, sadly, yet again, rather than rely on previous practice or international advice, this Government thought it knew best. Dr Sarfati has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the public health system in New Zealand and I am very pleased to announce her appointment to the role, said Ms Quilter. Dr Sarfati has held a number of national and international roles. Margie started her career in the State Services Commission. Photo: Supplied. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield revealed that the new director of public health would be Dr Nicholas Jones. After Downer Group Jeremy held senior roles at Auckland Council and Air New Zealand where he ran the regional ground handing operations and worked alongside airport companies and other local stakeholders on the expansion and redevelopment of many of New Zealands regional airports. Through this pathway, she progressed to complete the NHS Management Development Programme and longer term has led large and complex health services in Aotearoa New Zealand and Queensland. She is a Fellow of the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine and is registered with the New Zealand Medical Council. ), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Bronwyn Anstis (1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Lakes Alan Wilson (1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Taranaki Gillian Campbell(1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Tairwhiti Jim Green(1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Tamati Peni, Interim Pacific Lead Te Manawa Taki, Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Te Matau a Mui Hawkes Bay Chris Ash (1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim District Director - Hospital and Specialist Services, Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral Jeff Brown (until 30 Jun 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Whanganui Katherine Fraser Chapple (1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Wairarapa Kieran McCann (1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley Jamie Duncan, Interim Pacific Lead Central Region - Tagaloa Junior Ulu, Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Nelson Marlborough Lexie OShea(1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim District Director - Hospital and Specialist Services, South Canterbury Jason Power(until 30 Jun 2023), Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Waitaha Canterbury/Te Tai o Poutini West Coast Lisa Blackler, Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Southern Hamish Brown(1 Jan - 30 June 2023), Interim Pacific Lead Te Waipounamu - Lealiifanovalevale Erolia Eteuati-Rooney.