TĀMAKI MAKAURAU; Friday 5th August
2022: Dr Rachel Brown, Chief Executive of National
Hauora Coalition (NHC), announced today that long-time
Clinical Director Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen has been appointed
Chief Medical Officer at Te Aka Whai Ora (Māori Health
Authority).
The appointment comes after Dr McKree
Jansen’s recent interim secondment as Clinical Lead
Primary Care at the Interim Māori Authority.
Dr Brown
says Dr McKree Jansen’s decade-long contribution to NHC
has been enormous.
“Rawiri is part of our DNA, his
dedication, hard work and enthusiasm has been significant,
not just with us but across the sector. His expertise and
experience in his new role will be hugely beneficial for
Māori whānau across Aotearoa.”
Dr Brown says the
health reforms have created exciting new opportunities for
Māori health.
“We have several medical advisors,
including three Māori GPs, who have taken on some
additional tasks during Rawiri’s secondment period, so we
are confident of a smooth transition,” says Dr
Brown.
Dr McKree Jansen says it had been an honour to
serve the organisation with such important
kaupapa.
“I’m incredibly thankful for the
opportunities that the NHC has given me in the role of
Clinical Director over the years. I acknowledge the
leadership that Simon Royal provided our kaupapa during this
immensely complex time. Reflecting on this experience, I am
proud of the work that we have achieved and feel confident
that I leave NHC in good hands under Dr Brown’s
leadership,” says Dr McKree Jansen.
Dr Brown says
their relationship remains strong, and the connection with
NHC will always be there.
Dr McKree Jansen will take
up the role of Chief Medical Officer from Monday, 29 August,
within the office of the Chief Executive of Te Aka Whai
Ora.
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