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. But he was happy for him because he "thoroughly" deserved a break. Rosalie is an inclusive leader and brings strong sector leadership to our executive team. [12] From 2012 to 2015, he held leading positions across district health boards with Capital & Coast District, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa. His entire life had been dedicated to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders . She studied medicine at Queen's University Belfast and then public health at the University of Manchester. Most Likely Range. Jeremy holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Chartered Engineer and is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK). 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. 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 joined Hawkes Bay DHB in 2009 as a Public Health Physician and Medical Officer of Health after four years working at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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. Nicola Hill will act as Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency while Dr Sarfati is acting Director-General of Health. The ministry is also having farewells this week for. [2], McElnay's resignation as director of public health was announced to Ministry of Health staff in February 2022. John originally joined the Ministry of Health in 1993, as a foundation member of the then newly established Mori Health Directorate, Te Kete Hauora. For three years, 2006-2009, she was Regional Director of Training at the Australasian College of Public Health Medicine. Dr Nicholas Jones has worked in public health for more than 30 years 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. Health New Zealand made its first permanent appointment on 22 June 2022. She managed large government programmes such as the White Paper for Vulnerable Children and the development of the Vulnerable Children Act. With whnau whakapapa to Tikitiki in Tairawhiti, Peter is committed to achieving health equity for Mori and other priority populations. But here is where the problems arise. 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. 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. He would also bed in the reforms as he was staying on as director general until July 29. She was Director of the Cancer and Chronic Disease Research Group at University of Otago. She is a Fellow of the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine and is registered with the New Zealand Medical Council. 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. Between 2015 and 2019 Dr Sarfati was co-head and then head of the University of Otagos Department of Public Health. These local authorities have between six months and three years depending on the circumstances to ensure that their water supplies are fluoridated. Photo / Michael Cunningham. 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. 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. Before moving into the role of interim Regional Director Northern at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Fionnagh was the Chief Executive of Capital & Coast and Hutt Valley DHBs from 2019 to 2022. Photo: Supplied. In this role, Jeremy provides national leadership for the planning and delivery of capital projects across the motu. 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. "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. 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. Alongside his executive commitments, Dr Bramley is a practising public health medicine specialist, an Examiner at the NZ College of Public Health Medicine, an adjunct Professor of Health at AUT, and Chair of the Health Quality & Safety Commission. 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. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said he was sad Bloomfield was leaving and he had saved thousands of lives. But it cant continue to conceal its hand for long. Dr Sarfati will act in the role until a permanent appointee takes up the Director-General position. Signal to noise - is AM radio really under threat. The PM has the communication skills to give New Zealanders confidence we can start soon to reopen our economy and country, but needs to employ them soon, writes Peter Dunne. The Ministry of Health says there is no evidence of community transmission in the country. Prior to this Dr Sarfati was National Director of Cancer Control at the Ministry of Health to oversee the implementation of the agency. As the Acting Director-General, Dr Sarfati has focused on implementing and embedding the health system reforms. 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. [18] Former prime minister, Geoffrey Palmer, remarked about Bloomfield: "It is a long time since a public servant has become so well-known. Abbe brings considerable experience in a diverse range of hospital and primary care systems, including two decades leading complex system reforms. Without limiting section 3B, the Director of Public Health may from time to time, . She advocated for health equity in the region and in 2014 she published a major report on the subject. Between 2015 and 2019 Dr Sarfati was co-head and then head of the University of Otagos Department of Public Health. [3] She has been appointed for five years from 1 December. Published on www.netjobs.ws 09 Jan 2023. The Deputy Public Service Commissioner has today announced the appointment ofDr Diana Sarfati as Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry ofHealth. She has over 25 years experience in the health and disability sector, including 15 years clinical practice in hospitals and in primary and community care. "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.". Sarahs management career has included policy, service delivery and operations, as well as leading and embedding organisational change. Currently focusing in holistic Health and Population health promotion and prevention projects and models. 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. Possible Range. For three years, 2006-2009, she was Regional Director of Training at the Australasian College of Public Health Medicine. 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. 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. She joined the Ministry from Te Arawa Whnau Ora where she was Chief Executive. The Ministry of Health is the Governments chief advisor and steward of New Zealands public health system. He has held DHB lead Chief Executive roles in Primary Care and Public Health. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. "Niki has decided it's time for a break and to spend some time with her family. Joe is an experienced clinical and people leader with a passion for being the bridge between policy and strategy, healthcare operations, and clinical standards to deliver tangibly better outcomes across Aotearoa. Dr Nicholas Jones was announced on Monday as the new director of public health at the NZ Ministry of Health. Lorraine (Tapuika, Ngti Pikiao, Ngiterangi, Ngti Ranginui, Ngti Kahu) has a strong clinical and academic background in nursing leadership. In this role she made a significant contribution to Mori and other high-needs populations wellbeing in the communities this organisation supports. [28], In early April 2022, Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes announced that Bloomfield would step down as Director-General of Health on 29 July 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. Fionnagh is a Member of the Health Roundtable and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Margie started her career in the State Services Commission. [4], "Confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 61, bringing total to 708", "Coronavirus: Meet the experts advising the NZ Government on Covid-19", "Caroline McElnay - piloting the pandemic response", "Meet the Irish woman near the top of New Zealand's Covid-19 response", "McElnay: Building the fence at the top of the cliff", "Public health exodus: Chiefs Caroline McElnay, Niki Stefanogiannis join Ashley Bloomfield in departing from Ministry of Health", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Caroline_McElnay&oldid=1130840829. 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. 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. I specialised as a Public Health Medicine Physician after completing my Masters of Public Health through the University of Otago. He looks forward to building a strong and effective team to strengthen and nationalise our public health services. 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. 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.". She is a partnerships specialist and has a background in law and Pacific development. [6], In the 2023 New Year Honours, McElnay was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order, for services to public health. Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox, Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism. 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. [2], McElnay was appointed to the role of director of public health at the Ministry of Health in 2016. 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. 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.