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Medical Officer, General Surgery - Whangarei Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
- Fixed term, part-time position (0.6 FTE)
- Based in Northland, New Zealand
- Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau
The General Surgery Department at Te Whatu Ora, Te Tai Tokerau are seeking a Medical Officer to join the team for a 12-month period to cover parental leave. This is a part-time role based in Whangārei but may also involve travel to our rural hospitals in the mid and far north regions.
The fixed term Medical Officer role will deliver surgical assessment; triage, treatment, and management of referred skin lesions to the hospital. You will work as part of a dedicated and close-knit team who also focus on quality and service improvements and educational initiatives that support quality skin lesion management in Te Tai Tokerau.
The service is open to considering a job share or reduced FTE over this period for the candidate with the skill sets required.
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.
The subtropical Northland region stretches upwards from Auckland to the very top of NZ covering an area of 12,600 square kilometres with a growing population of more than 190,000. Northland is a story of two coastlines – the west coast is rugged and soulful while the east coast is relatively more sophisticated and urbane. Boasting some of the most scenic and exciting seaside areas in the country, there is a range of popular attractions and recreational activities. We are also a two-hour drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our beautiful hometown please click here.
To be considered you must have or be eligible for general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Ideally you will have post graduate education specific to skin lesion assessment & management, but we are open to hear from those working towards their qualification.
For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz
To apply please ensure you submit an application via the online portal below. For assistance with the application process please contact SMO.Jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz referencing vacancy number: MD24-008
Job details
Job Reference: | KHJ/MD24-008 | |
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Job type: | Fixed Term | |
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Closes: | 26-Feb-2025 | |
Attachments: | MD24-008 - JD Gen Surg MOSS Te Whatu Ora - Oct 2022.pdf (PDF, 628KB) Job Description |