Woodley thanked McElnay for her "incredibly hard work", her "selfless, mature" leadership, and "her ability to remain calm and composed whilst under enormous pressure". During this time, Margie led the organisation through major incidents including a measles epidemic, Whakaari White Island and was lead CEO of the Northern Regions COVID-19 outbreak response. More recently he has been part of the DHB Executive Leadership Team as Health Improvement and Equity Clinical Director. "Niki has decided it's time for a break and to spend some time with her family. The director of public health will provide leadership across the Public Health Agency and support for medical staff. John originally joined the Ministry of Health in 1993, as a foundation member of the then newly established Mori Health Directorate, Te Kete Hauora. She is a Fellow of the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine and is registered with the New Zealand Medical Council. This campaign aims to reduce low-value health care and improve patient experiences. ", "Coronavirus: Ashley Bloomfield is the face of NZ's virus defence", "The face of the Covid-19 response: Who is Ashley Bloomfield? If you can help us, please click the button to ensure we can continue to provide quality independent journalism you can trust. In that regard, and in fairness to the Director-General, ministers need to be thinking about severing the umbilical cord that binds them sooner rather than later, and certainly well before May 2023. Dr Diana Sarfati was appointed to the role of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health in November 2022 having acted in the role since July 2022. She is expected to announce her leaving while fronting the 1pm Covid-19 press conference tomorrow. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism. 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. Dr Nicholas Jones will take on the role as director of public health, the Ministry of Health has announced. Photo / Michael Cunningham. The new Director of Public Health will provide leadership across the system, helping us stay closely connected with the new entities Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora, Dr Old says. Bard Billot on the twice-sacked goneburger Rob Campbell. The role of director of public health was previously held by Dr Caroline McElnay, who resigned in April. She is currently a Lancet Commissioner for the Health Systems and Cancer Lancet Commission, and a member of the International Advisory Committee to Lancet Oncology, the Advisory Committee to International Agency for Research on Cancers (IARC) Pacific cancer hub, IARCs international expert group on social inequalities in cancer, and the Board of the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership. The new agency will also advise the Director-General of Health on theses issues. After Downer Group Jeremy held senior roles at Auckland Council and Air New Zealand where he ran the regional ground handing operations and worked alongside airport companies and other local stakeholders on the expansion and redevelopment of many of New Zealands regional airports. [9][3] About the same time, he married his wife, Libby, also a doctor, and the couple went on to have three children. 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. Rosalie is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. 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. Her role at Manat Hauora has involved looking after the machinery of government and integrity processes associated with supporting Ministers, the Director-General and the Executive Team. Dr Sarfati will. "She has been a tower of strength to me personally and to the rest of the ODPH (public health team). 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. Last weekend, the Director-General announced that the country should not expect to ever return to Alert Level 1 the way it used to be. Robyn has worked in the health sector for over 30 years. Hitting "such high vaccination rates" had been a particular highlight, he said, including the high uptake for Mori and Pasifika aged 65 and older. 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. He is also excited to work closely with the Mori Health Authority and the Public Health Agency. He has previously had roles as General Manager of Clinical Service at Northland DHB, General Manager of Planning and Funding at Capital & Coast DHB, Clinical Advisor and GP Liaison, Northland DHB, and 11 years in his own General Practices. Bloomfield chose the nickname "The Eliminator" for the match, in which he opened the scoring with the first try. 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. Photo: Pool/Robert Kitchin, Stuff. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? Dr Jacobs was previously the WHO Representative to Lao People's Democratic Republic from . A new director of public health has been announced by the Ministry of Health. Subscribe now to start a free 14-day trial. 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. Dr Sarfati has held a number of national and international roles. [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. The Director of Public Health is a key statutory role providing public health leadership across the Public Health Agency and the National Public Health Service within Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand), and provides professional support and oversight for Medical Officers of Health. [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. Renewed council efforts to control Otagos most notorious pest are not equal to the task of keeping rabbit numbers down a review has found. The latest chapter in the removal of a 23-million-year-old whale relic sparks further fury. *See Pacific Health regional structure under Regional Leadership below. 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. The double-act of the Prime Minister and the Director-General at media conferences has led to an inevitable politicisation of the Director-Generals role. Prior to this, he has held a series of senior public health leadership roles. 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. He is a proud generalist, enjoying the challenge of the variety of presentations that are seen in primary care. Margie started her career in the State Services Commission. Photo: RNZ / Anusha Bradley. This follows the director general of health's surprise resignation that was announced earlier today, with his last day at the end of July. His entire life had been dedicated to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders . Dr Nick Chamberlain. Video / NZ Herald. Salary: NZ$69,629 Renal Avg. The Ministry of Health says there is no evidence of community transmission in the country. The team is supported by leaders across the motu. 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. Through this pathway, she progressed to complete the NHS Management Development Programme and longer term has led large and complex health services in Aotearoa New Zealand and Queensland. She has been Chief Executive of Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency since May 2020. [29], In late July 2022, Bloomfield ordered 14 territorial authorities including the Auckland Council, Hastings District Council, New Plymouth District Council, Rotorua Lakes District Council, Tauranga City Council, Waitaki District Council, Far North District Council, and the Whangarei District Council to add fluoride to their water supplies. Fepuleai is an honorific (or chief title) from her family village of Saleaula, Savaii, Samoa. He has held DHB lead Chief Executive roles in Primary Care and Public Health. Consumers should seek advice from a health professional and not act in reliance on any statement contained in the information provided. [21][22][23] When Bloomfield played for an invitational Centurions side in their 2020 rugby match against the Parliamentary team, children took placards to the game to support him. [14], Between 2004 and 2006, Bloomfield was the Ministry of Health's acting director of public health. 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. 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. But it was also a very different role to the one he came into four years ago, and the timing was good for someone new to come in, Bloomfield said. Dr Nicholas Jones has worked in public health for more than 30 years She was Director of the Cancer and Chronic Disease Research Group at University of Otago. The Commission is running a recruitment process for the permanent Director-General of Health role and will advertise shortly. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield in the Beehive theatrette. ), Interim Pacific Lead Northern Region - Harriet Pauga, Interim Lead - Hospital and Specialist Services, Waikato Chris Lowry (until new appt. 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. Over her career, she has led teams and business units ranging in size from nine to 900 people. Peter joins us from Te Ptaka Whaioranga Pharmac (also a crown entity) where he has had three stints, most recently as Director Engagement & Implementation. Greg has been a General Paediatrician at Starship for 14 years and Service Clinical Director for General Paediatrics for the last eight years. Her work has been focused on health systems, addressing inequity in health and cancer. Jeremy holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Chartered Engineer and is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK). by section 111(1) of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (2000 No 91). Dr Sarfati will act in the role until a permanent appointee takes up the Director-General position. Since 11 June 2018, he has been the chief executive of the country's Ministry of Health and the country's Director-General 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. She joined the Ministry from Te Arawa Whnau Ora where she was Chief Executive. [32], Member of the Order of the British Empire, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Auckland's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, "Covid 19 coronavirus: Ashley Bloomfield stuns boy, 6, with handwritten response to letter", "Dr Ashley Bloomfield asked burning questions in final AM interview, reveals star sign", "Ashley Bloomfield's rise to the top the inside story", "Covid-19 coronavirus: Inside Dr Ashley Bloomfield's work and family bubble", "Hilary Barry shares photo of teen Ashley Bloomfield performing in 1983 school production of Oklahoma! As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief. A new director of public health has been announced by the Ministry of Health. [20] Facebook pages and merchandise have been created celebrating Bloomfield, and at least one person has had his image tattooed on their body. The Director-General of Health is a pivotal role leading a sector critical to the overall wellbeing of New Zealanders. [6], In the 2023 New Year Honours, McElnay was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order, for services to public health. He was a member of an Independent External Review of SPC in 2012. So stand by for a change in narrative, Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox. ", "Covid 19 coronavirus: Ashley Bloomfield apologises to MPs for giving wrong information on infected UN staffer", "Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield to step down from role", "Dr Ashley Bloomfield orders 14 councils' water supplies to be fluoridated", "Ashley Bloomfield appointed University of Auckland professor", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashley_Bloomfield&oldid=1132654386, This page was last edited on 9 January 2023, at 22:39. 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. In addition, he wants to broaden the reach of public and population health through our work with iwi, Mori and Pacifica providers into all our communities and localities. He then moved to the Downer Group, where as a GM, Jeremy ran Downers water sector business. From 2015 to 2018, Bloomfield was chief executive at Hutt Valley District Health Board. "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. Andrew is a public health physician and previously held positions as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Waitemat District Health Board (DHB), and as Clinical Director, Health Gain for Auckland and Waitemat DHBs. 4 Department of Health [Repealed] Section 4: repealed, on 1 July 1993, by section 3(1)(a) of the Health Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 24). [18] Former prime minister, Geoffrey Palmer, remarked about Bloomfield: "It is a long time since a public servant has become so well-known. Meet the executive team members of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. "[19] She is also a director on the boards of Beyond Blue, Australia's most recognised mental health charity. But he was happy for him because he "thoroughly" deserved a break. He was awarded Fellowship of the New Zealand Medical Association in 2011 for services to the profession and the public. Te Whatu Ora is a nationwide organisation with leaders across the motu. He looks forward to building a strong and effective team to strengthen and nationalise our public health services. Asked whether he had been asked to have a role in the new health system, which comes into effect on July 1, Bloomfield said he was "happy with the role I had" because it was where he could add the most value. 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.". He served as the chief executive of the Ministry of Health and the country's Director-General of Health from 2018 to 2022. [2], McElnay, one of seven children, grew up on a farm in Bushmills, Northern Ireland. He was also a member of the Mori review group advising on the health and disability reforms. 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. 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. [3] She has three children. This was a major policy announcement that, if it is in fact government policy, should have come from either the Prime Minister or the Minister of Health, not a public servant. Director, Transformation - Dr Maria Poynter. Most recentlythe interim National Director Hospital & Specialist Services for Te Whatu Ora, Dr Bramley was previously the Chief Executive of Waitemat DHB for more than 10 years serving a population of around 625,000 people and a staff of 8,700. 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. The role of Director of Public Health was previously held by Dr Caroline McElnay, who resigned in April 2022 after holding the role for five years, including two years of the COVID-19 outbreak. She went on to hold senior leadership roles within ACC, and then in ESR as General Manager People and Communications, before joining Manat Hauora as the Group Manager People and Capability. In her substantive role as Chief Executive, Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency, Dr Sarfati made good progress towards the goals and outcomes of the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019-2029. Director-General of Health appointed 30 November 2022 The Deputy Public Service Commissioner has today announced the appointment of Dr Diana Sarfati as Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health. [2], McElnay's resignation as director of public health was announced to Ministry of Health staff in February 2022. Dr Sarfati has been Acting Director-General of Health since July this year. He would also bed in the reforms as he was staying on as director general until July 29. Bloomfield was born in Napier[1] in March 1966,[2] one of three children of Allan Olaf Bloomfield and Myreine Alice Bloomfield (ne Osborne). 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 Health New Zealand made its first permanent appointment on 22 June 2022. Specializing in Health Promotion, and Public health project designing, service delivery and leadership. 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. ), 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. [3][4][6], Bloomfield grew up in Tawa, a suburb of Wellington, and was educated at Scots College, where he was head prefect,[3] dux, played 1st XV rugby[7] and was a member of the cast of the college's production of Oklahoma! Fionnagh brings a clinical background to her work. Dr Sarfati is a public health physician, cancer epidemiologist and health services researcher with a world-leading reputation in cancer control strategy and research. 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. Without limiting section 3B, the Director of Public Health may from time to time, . New Zealand Doctor Online is intended for a New Zealand health professional readership. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins gave a personal thank you to the person he said Kiwis knew as "the DG". Her last day in the role was 7 April. She has worked at University of Otago Department of Public Health since 2004 and was Associate Professor and Professor there from 2013. McElnay, whose last day is tomorrow and whose resignation was announced to ministry staff in February, has regularly fronted press conferences throughout the pandemic, usually when Bloomfield has been away. Director, Promotion - Kathrine Clarke. Joe has worked in Te Puke since 2003 and is a practising GP, working in an inter-disciplinary team at Poutiri Wellness Centre, a kaupapa Moripractice. She also led a Lancet Oncology series on cancer in small island developing states. Nicola Hill will act as Chief Executive of the Cancer Control Agency while Dr Sarfati is acting Director-General of Health. She managed large government programmes such as the White Paper for Vulnerable Children and the development of the Vulnerable Children Act. 21 Jun, 2022 06:30 PM 3 mins to read. From mid-2020, Robyn was Acting Deputy Chief Executive and supported the Director General with areas such as workforce development, COVID response and cross agency relationships. 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. Dr Nicholas Jones was announced on Monday as the new director of public health at the NZ Ministry of Health. Her work has been focused on health systems, addressing inequity in health and cancer. 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. Martinhas a doctoral degree from AUT examining health workforce change. Abbe Anderson brings diverse experience across hospital and primary care, including two decades leading complex system reforms. 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. 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. A national system was set up quickly so critical details could be more easily shared, as well as the workload. Prior to that he held a similar role at Counties Manukau DHB for six years. Dr Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. Possible Range. National Director - Dr Nick Chamberlain. Sir Ashley Robin Bloomfield KNZM (born March 1966) is a New Zealand public health official. 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 more recently was pivotal to Hawkes Bays COVID-19 response. 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. He has specialist qualifications in Medical Administration and General Practice. [8], Bloomfield graduated Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Auckland in 1990. Dr Diana Sarfati was appointed to the role of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health in November 2022 having acted in the role since July 2022. He was appointed in this position in August 2021. "Caroline is highly respected by her team, her colleagues both within the Ministry and the broader sector, and by ministers. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Public Health and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from the University of Otago. 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. You'll find details of our wider leadership team below. Director, Intelligence - Dr Juliet Rumball-Smith. 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. ", "Bird flu campaign to target 1.4m households", "Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Director-General of Health and Chief Executive", "The extremely competent, somewhat boring civil servant who has New Zealanders' hearts aflutter", "Geoffrey Palmer: Hallelujah! But the Health Act 1956 also provides that so long as the Director-General is a qualified medical practitioner, he or she can exercise the same powers in an emergency as a local Medical Officer of Health, but on a national basis. 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.
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