Linda Blackmore - Diabetes Program Officer

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Education

Job Purpose

To develop, implement and evaluate programs that improve the management of type 2 diabetes.  Key functions of this role are:

  • Maintenance and promotion of TAADIS, a web-based program which uploads patient diabetes data from GPs' clinical software and displays results on a web page where they can be viewed by GPs, allied health staff and patients.  

  • Education for GPs and patients on the TAADIS program

  • Provide GPs with feedback on their clinical management of type 2 diabetes.

  • Develop working relationships between GPs and other stakeholders to facilitate the prevention, early identification and management of type 2 diabetes

  • Co-ordinate GP involvement in the 'Exercise – essential medicine for diabetes' program, a GP referral scheme targeting patients with diabetes.

The most important aspect of my work:

To resource and support GPs and their practice staff to improve diabetes management and reduce diabetes complications.

Days worked:

Mon- Friday one week, Mon – Thurs alternate weeks.