JILL Wong has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive of the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) after acting in the role since November.
Ms Wong will lead more than 5000 staff, manage a budget of more than $880 million and oversee seven hospitals, 13 community health centres, and a range of out of hospital services.
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Ms Wong has 17 years’ experience in legal, social work, and executive health leadership roles.
As the health district’s Director of Integrated Care, Allied Health and Community Services for the past four years, she introduced key reforms, including strengthening partnerships with primary care and Aboriginal medical services, enhancing virtual care models and implementing accountability frameworks to drive service improvement.
“Ms Wong’s leadership has been instrumental in the District’s financial recovery efforts, strategic planning and strengthening governance structures to enhance stakeholder confidence,” Governing Board Chair Peter Treseder said.
“She is deeply committed to equity, diversity and workforce empowerment, ensuring that the people and communities of the Mid North Coast receive high-quality, sustainable healthcare.”
Mr Treseder said the governing board was confident that under Ms Wong’s leadership, MNCLHD would continue to grow as a person-centred organisation delivering innovative and integrated healthcare solutions with a focus on the wellbeing of its staff, patients, carers and community.