Senior Medical Staff Association (SMSA) Membership

Why should you become a financial member of the Monash Health SMSA?

1. The SMSA is the only representative body of the SMS at Monash Health
2. The SMSA advocates on behalf of SMS to the Monash Health Board and Monash Health Executive
3. The SMSA works to support the professional working experience of Senior and Junior Medical Staff and promote excellence in patient care, research and teaching across Monash Health

Only Senior Medical Staff who have paid a subscription are considered to be SMSA members.

The SMSA aim is to represent and support Monash Health Senior Medical Staff, with a particular focus on:

1. 1. 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.
   2. SMS Lounge Facilities – comfortable lounges for computer access and time out/relaxation with coffee machine at MMC Clayton, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital and Kingston Centre, with planning for lounges at Casey and VHH to commence soon. Lounges are only accessible by members of the SMSA.
   3. Staff wellbeing and support, including support for SMSA Alumni and retired SMSA members
   4. Peer recognition and awards
      • SMSA JMS Awards;             12 prizes awarded annually
      • SMSA SMS Awards:            SMSA Role Model Award

        Henry Burger Prize for Clinical Research
        Outstanding Clinical Leadership Award

        1. • • Recognition of retiring SMSA members >15 years of service.
   5. Social activities– SMSA Annual Dinner cultural events such as Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Musical theatre and private viewings of exhibits at NGV.  All events are subsidised for SMSA members.
   6. 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.

For any queries please contact Kathy Mihopoulos, SMSA Administration assistant on 9594 2537 or via email smsa@monashhealth.org.

Please click on the following link to join SMSA membership registration form