She has a very strong focus on transformation of health structures to reflect Te Tiriti in both action and equity. Dr Dale Bramley - National Director, Improvement and Innovation Dr Nick Chamberlain - National Director, National Public Health Service Fionnagh Dougan - National Director, Hospital & Specialist Services Jeremy Holman - Chief Infrastructure and Investment Officer Rosalie Percival - Chief Financial Officer 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. [2], McElnay, one of seven children, grew up on a farm in Bushmills, Northern Ireland. Dr Diana Sarfati, Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. Nicola Hill will act as Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency while Dr Sarfati is acting Director-General of Health. John is affiliated to Ngti Rkaipaaka, Ngti Kahungunu and Ngti Rongomaiwahine. [3], Bloomfield completed several years of clinical work and from 1996[10] specialised in public health medicine,[11] concentrating on non-communicable diseases. "[19] She also contributed to the set-up of the Childrens Ministry. 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. [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. 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. He stated that this measure would boost the number of the New Zealand population receiving water fluoridation from 51% to 60%. "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.". 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. The role of director of public health was previously held by Dr Caroline McElnay, who resigned in April. 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. Diana is a public health physician, cancer epidemiologist and health services researcher, and she has a PhD from the University of Otago. 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. 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. 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. Between 2015 and 2019 Dr Sarfati was co-head and then head of the University of Otagos Department of Public Health. Hitting "such high vaccination rates" had been a particular highlight, he said, including the high uptake for Mori and Pasifika aged 65 and older. 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.". This follows the director general of health's surprise resignation that was announced earlier today, with his last day at the end of July. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? Celia has extensive experience in people strategy, policy development and implementation of organisation-wide initiatives, along with strong technical expertise in organisational and capability development, culture change and employee engagement. 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 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. Interim Director, Prevention - Astrid Koornneef. Dr Sarfati has held a number of national and international roles. Dr Jacobs was previously the WHO Representative to Lao People's Democratic Republic from . P.S- Working as a public health professionals in New Zealand and currently not in clinical practice. As the Acting Director-General, Dr Sarfati has focused on implementing and embedding the health system reforms. He was a member of an Independent External Review of SPC in 2012. She studied medicine at Queen's University Belfast and then public health at the University of Manchester. The longer it goes on, the more difficult it will be to return to a more normal situation. The Ministry of Health is the Government's chief advisor on health matters. [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. [2] McElnay, C., & University of Manchester. The focus ministers, the Prime Minister in particular, have placed on the Director-General, from the advice given to the Cabinet through to the constant participation in the increasingly political government media conferences, overlooks the reality that the legal responsibility from a public health perspective still rests with the Director of Public Health, who has been seen only when the Director-General is not available. Margie started her career in the State Services Commission. Dr Sarfati has been Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency since May 2020. The ministry is also having farewells this week for director of public health Dr Caroline McElnay, and public health deputy director Dr Niki Stefanogiannis. Dr Nick Chamberlain was Northland DHB Chief Executive for nearly 12 years. 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. The Commission is running a recruitment process for the permanent Director-General of Health role and will advertise shortly. [2], McElnay's resignation as director of public health was announced to Ministry of Health staff in February 2022. Sarahs management career has included policy, service delivery and operations, as well as leading and embedding organisational change. But here is where the problems arise. The Covid-19 emergency legislation was due to expire next May after two years, but the Government has recently introduced legislation to extend it for a further year. (2014). Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox, Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism. 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. Margie's most recent role was as Chief Executive Officer, Counties Manukau Health. Find out more about how we operate on the Our Structure page of this website. She is very knowledgeable about the health reforms and is dedicated to improving equity of outcomes in the health system.. A national system was set up quickly so critical details could be more easily shared, as well as the workload. The Deputy Public Service Commissioner has today announced the appointment of Dr Diana Sarfati as Acting Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. Te Whatu Ora is a nationwide organisation with leaders across the motu. [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". 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. This page was last edited on 1 January 2023, at 06:36. 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. 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. If, as the Covid-19 emergency legislation suggests, the Government was keen to emphasise the traditional relationship between Cabinet and public servants, it would have been more logical, not to mention more in line with the Health Act, to give more prominence to the Director of Public Health, as the statutorily responsible public official. 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. Dr Nicholas Jones was announced on Monday as the new director of public health at the NZ Ministry of Health. Salary: NZ$68,467 Patient Counseling Avg. 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. 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. In many ways, the unhealthy relationship between ministers and the Director-General undermines the usual separation between ministers and officials and, by extension, the impartiality of the public service. 1 minute to Read. Historically, the role of the Director-General, as chief executive of the Ministry of Health, has been to ensure the ministry carries out its statutory functions, including the medium and long-term sustainability of the public health system and is able to offer free and frank advice to successive governments. COMMENTS BY Jim Dowsett, Allan Vester, John Maindonald, Nick Duff & others, The Government has come to rely on the Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, in a way unprecedented in the NZ public service, writes Peter Dunne. 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. 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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. 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". She is a partnerships specialist and has a background in law and Pacific development. She joined the Ministry from Te Arawa Whnau Ora where she was Chief Executive. She is a decisive health system leader with highly developed strategic thinking and transformational leadership skills, and has a strong drive to deliver equity and service excellence. Like or hate Sir John Keys suggested solutions for NZs Covid recovery, in one intervention the former Prime Minister has forced the Government and country to confront finding a way out of a drawbridge and lockdown mentality. 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. [17] In the first half of 2018, Bloomfield was seconded to the Capital & Coast District Health Board where he was interim chief executive. 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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. Dean has led the analytics function across the Ministry, focussing on growing capability and standardising the way in which analytics and analysis are created and used. Key roles and responsibilities: Digital transformation. Historically, the role of the Director-General, as chief executive of the Ministry of Health, has been to ensure the ministry carries out its statutory functions, including the medium and long-term sustainability of the public health system and is able to offer free and frank advice to successive governments. 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. 5 Director-General of Health Dr Jones is very well-respected in the health sector, and he brings considerable experience and knowledge with him.. [24][25][26], In November 2020, Bloomfield was named one of the best-dressed men on David Hartnell's best-dressed list. [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. 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. 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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. Dr Jones has worked for Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Mui, Hawke's Bay (Hawke's Bay. 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. But it cant continue to conceal its hand for long. Award-winning author and writer Steve Braunias brings you the best literary coverage in NZ with reviews, essays, and yarns to entertain and inform you every Saturday. "After five years in the role of director of public health and five years of commuting from her Napier home Caroline has decided the time is now right for her to explore new opportunities and, initially, a wonderful six months of travel with her husband," Woodley said. He is based at the organisation's headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia. The Director-General of Health is a pivotal role leading a sector critical to the overall wellbeing of New Zealanders. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said he was sad Bloomfield was leaving and he had saved thousands of lives. ", "Coronavirus: Ashley Bloomfield is the face of NZ's virus defence", "The face of the Covid-19 response: Who is Ashley Bloomfield? Specializing in Health Promotion, and Public health project designing, service delivery and leadership. Details of expenditure for the Director-General of Health. Sir Ashley Robin Bloomfield KNZM (born March 1966) is a New Zealand public health official. Robyn has worked in the health sector for over 30 years. These local authorities have between six months and three years depending on the circumstances to ensure that their water supplies are fluoridated. He was awarded Fellowship of the New Zealand Medical Association in 2011 for services to the profession and the public. Bard Billot on the twice-sacked goneburger Rob Campbell. Salary: NZ$71,000. He is passionate about the health reforms and the unique opportunity offered for all involved to reshape the system to better meet New Zealanders needs. [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. 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? ), 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. He then moved to the Downer Group, where as a GM, Jeremy ran Downers water sector business. by section 111(1) of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (2000 No 91). 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. He led the health response to the Havelock North campylobacter outbreak, co-chaired the Healthy Housing Coalition, provided leadership and expert advice on environmental health issues such as water regulation, and was part of Hawke's Bay's Covid-19 response. He has held DHB lead Chief Executive roles in Primary Care and Public Health. Rosalie is an inclusive leader and brings strong sector leadership to our executive team. Caroline Ann McElnay QSO ( / mk.lne /) is a medical officer in New Zealand. 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. His entire life had been dedicated to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders . Labour haslargely kept silent on its own views on when and how to move New Zealand to a new phase in dealing with Covid-19, relying expressly on officials and the science. Dr Mark Jacobs is the Director of Pacific Technical Support and WHO Representative to the South Pacific. John originally joined the Ministry of Health in 1993, as a foundation member of the then newly established Mori Health Directorate, Te Kete Hauora. Given the governments constant and frequently stated position that its Covid-19 response has always followed the public health advice, the legal niceties of the Covid-19 emergency legislation notwithstanding, the reality has been that the Director-Generals advice has normally prevailed. Margies career spans over 20 years in executive roles in the public sector in Wellington and Auckland. I specialised as a Public Health Medicine Physician after completing my Masters of Public Health through the University of Otago. This follows the director general of health's surprise resignation that was announced earlier today, with his last day at the end of July. We will miss her greatly," said a ministry email in February, obtained by the Herald, and written by McElnay. The Director is responsible for the overall delivery of their assigned workstream. 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. She was Director of the Cancer and Chronic Disease Research Group at University of Otago. McElnay, C., & Hawke's Bay District Health Board,. She is experienced in change leadership, Pacific health equity and designing new models of care with communities. 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 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. Photo: Supplied. Bloomfield was born in Napier[1] in March 1966,[2] one of three children of Allan Olaf Bloomfield and Myreine Alice Bloomfield (ne Osborne). Announcing this new permanent appointment, interim Health New Zealand Chief Executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa said Dr Chamberlain was an outstanding fit for the role. Celia has a background as an organisational psychologist, with over 12 years delivering organisational development consultancy services across the public and private sectors. 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. Government appoints new Director General of Health Stacey Kirk 14:47, May 22 2018 RACHEL THOMAS/STUFF DHB chief executive Dr Ashley Bloomfield has been made Director General of Health.. Dr Sarfati is currently the Acting Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry for Health, a role she has held since July 2022. Read more about Infrastructure and Investment. As Deputy Director General, Dean and his teams are working with colleagues across the health system to ensure evidence, research and innovation are embedded in the way we collectively deliver our work. [18] Former prime minister, Geoffrey Palmer, remarked about Bloomfield: "It is a long time since a public servant has become so well-known. New Zealand Doctor Online is not a consumer medical advice service. Dr Nick Chamberlain, who has been the chief executive of the Northland District Health Board since 2011, will be the national director of the new national public health service from 1 July. Consumers should seek advice from a health professional and not act in reliance on any statement contained in the information provided. John then undertook a number of significant roles in tertiary education, including as: Chief Advisor Wnanga, Tertiary Education Commission; Deputy Chief Executive, Te Wnanga o Aotearoa; and Chief Operating Officer, Taratahi Institute of Agriculture. Avg. Dr Sarfati has been Acting Director-General of Health since July this year. Robyn came to Manat Hauora with a vast range of sector experience having been the CEO for Te Pou o te Whakaaro nui for ten years. Prior to this, shewas Health and Specialist Services Chief Executive of Queenslands Childrens Hospital and its state-wide Health Service. Peter Dunne was the leader of United Future and served as a minister in former National and Labour governments. 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. As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief.