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Health Advisory

Support for healthy, safe & productive workforces

Future-proof your organisation

We provide tailored guidance to help clients develop and manage healthcare and emergency response plans, with a focus on remote and austere environments.

Stay ahead of emerging health trends

Improve organisational health outcomes

Workforce planning for emergency response

Training & simulations adapted to your needs

Ian Norton talking to African officials
Health Advisory Solutions

Experience where it counts

Sotero’s senior advisers bring over 20 years of experience managing large-scale crisis responses for domestic and international governments, the WHO, and major corporate clients. We offer virtual CMOs, workforce planning, and clinical governance support.

We advise boards and C-suite leaders on health risk, public health crisis management, and business continuity – helping future-proof organisations against emerging health threats and the changing public health landscape.

Confidential advice & support

Strategic Health Advice

Providing strategic advice on health-related matters to senior management and stakeholders – analysing health trends, assessing risks, and recommending evidence-based solutions to improve organisational health outcomes.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Sotero’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) service provides expert medical leadership and strategic guidance in managing health complexities in non-clinical settings. It is ideal for organisations seeking to enhance their health-related initiatives, policies, and health strategies, or for those who do not have an appointed CMO.

Medical Emergency Response Plans

Tailored medical emergency response plans (MERPs) to meet your specific needs – our advisory services ensure a coordinated and effective response to medical emergencies, minimising risks and maximising safety.

Risk Assessments & Audits

We specialise in conducting health risk assessments for new projects, expansions, or shut-down periods. We can also review, and pressure test your existing health management and emergency response plans and procedures to ensure they are current and meet industry and Australian healthcare standards.

International Operations

We help clients conduct comprehensive health risk assessments in new countries, from assessments of public health risks to comprehensive reviews of clinics, hospitals, and medevac services.

Clinical Governance

We can review or create clinical practices that are safe, effective, and patient-centred, fostering continuous improvement and exceptional healthcare delivery. We can also provide ongoing clinical governance support to your team through our CMO service.

Infectious Disease Advice

Authoritative guidance on preventing and managing infectious diseases, using the latest information and strategies to help you effectively control and prevent the spread of infections. Advice is tailored to your industry and operational context from thought leaders in the field.

Workforce Planning

Effective workforce planning is crucial for maintaining optimal healthcare services (particularly if faced with an emergency scenario). Sotero offers strategic advisory services to ensure you have the right personnel in place to meet your healthcare needs efficiently.

Trauma & Emergency Care

Our health advisory team can guide you through all aspects of trauma and emergency care. We provide expert advice on advanced medical interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes in critical situations. We can provide input into health procurement and planning, helping you to achieve cost-efficiency by only purchasing the equipment you really need.

Poisons Licensing

We help you navigate regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and standards by providing expert guidance on poisons licencing.

Training & Simulations

Health training and simulation programs prepare your team for real-world scenarios with hands-on training sessions and realistic simulations, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle any situation confidently and competently. We do not deliver generic courses, you can expect courses adapted to your specific industry and risk profile and pitched at your workforce ranging from first aid staff to clinical specialists. We provide trauma, mass casualty and infectious disease and public health management courses for your context.

Health Promotion

We are passionate about designing and delivering bespoke educational programs and training sessions to promote health literacy and awareness among employees. We have supported clients in diverse areas, including the food and meat industry, the resource and maritime sectors, and corporate environments. We work with health promotion experts to deliver impactful and lasting improvements in health through empowering them with knowledge.

Emergency Response

In the event of an emergency, we provide comprehensive on-demand support, by placing senior emergency health managers in your Incident Command Centre or by offering virtual assistance for the duration of an event. We can respond with clinical teams and public health professionals on-site, including internationally.

Meet our experts

Our highly regarded and world-renowned health experts have decades of experience between them in advising the most senior levels of governments and corporations.

Dr. Ian Norton

Managing Director
Dr. Ian Norton
Rebecca Weir

Rebecca Weir

Director, Health Services
Rebecca Weir
Chris Maher AO

Chris Maher AO

Senior Specialist Adviser
Chris Maher AO
Dr Damian Heman

Dr. Damian Heman

Medical Advisor
Dr. Damian Heman