The Senior Medical Staff Association ( SMSA ) is the only representative body of the SMS at Monash Health.
Our aim is to:
- Represent, support and advocate for Monash Health Senior Medical Staff in their work within the Network
- Support their welfare
- Act as a conduit for the dissemination of information
- Liaise with AMA re industrial matters
- Meet periodically with the Monash Health Board and Monash Health Executive to discuss matters of importance
- Support the professional working experience of Senior and Junior Medical Staff and promote excellence in patient care, research and teaching across Monash Health
- Recognise SMSA medical retirees who have contributed 15 years or more to Monash Health
Contact Kathy Mihopoulos, SMSA Administration Assistant, for any queries relating to joining the Association kathy.mihopoulos@monashhealh.org
The SMSA aims to represent and support Monash Health Senior Medical Staff, with a particular focus on:
Communication with the Monash Health Executive and Chair of the Monash Health Board – the SMSA meets regularly with the MH Executive and MH Board to discuss issues of importance to the SMSA.
SMS Lounge Facilities – comfortable lounges for computer access and time out/relaxation at MMC Clayton, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital and Kingston Centre, with planning for lounges at Casey, Moorabbin and VHH to commence soon. Lounges are only accessible by members of the SMSA.
Staff wellbeing and support, including support for SMSA Alumni and retired SMSA members
Peer recognition and awards
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- SMSA JMS Awards; 12 prizes awarded annually
- SMSA SMS Awards: SMSA Role Model Award
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Henry Burger Prize for Clinical Research
Outstanding Clinical Leadership Award
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- Recognition of retiring SMSA members >15 years of service
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Social activities – SMSA Annual Dinner, SMSA Annual Golf Day, cultural events such as Melbourne International Comedy Festival and private viewings of exhibits at NGV. All events are subsidised for SMSA members.
Industrial Dispute Assistance – the SMSA can provide practical support in navigating industrial issues between SMSA members and Monash Health administration, including liaison with the Australian Medical Associated (AMA) where appropriate.
In addition, with over 900 members, the SMSA is well placed to positively influence patient care and systems improvement across the organisation.
As a SMSA financial member, your annual tax deductible subscription provides the funds to continue this positive work. To function effectively and provide real support for members we need full membership.
We are always looking to develop the role of the SMSA, including the benefits of membership and welcome your suggestions.
We strongly encourage you to join your colleagues in the SMSA to help support the delivery of safe and effective care across Monash Health.