PEDIATRA:NUEVA ZELANDA

Consultant Paediatrician

Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand

Full time/Permanent

Children’s Health seeks a Consultant Paediatrician with a developmental/ community and Child Protection focus.

Interests in Disability, Behavioural Paediatrics and Child Protection would be desirable. Precise duties for the successful candidate will be agreed by negotiation.

This is a diverse and rewarding post which includes 0.1 FTE University of Otago Medical School teaching responsibilities. Dunedin Hospital has a close relationship with the University, and there is a significant potential for research.

Dunedin Hospital is situated close to the city centre and provides care to a surrounding population of approximately 180,000, of which the child population is 50,000. Joining our existing team of Paediatricians, you will assist in providing a comprehensive range of services to the children and youth of Dunedin and the wider Otago/Southland region.

To be successful in this role, you will be committed to quality service delivery and development, be able to work effectively as a Senior Clinician within a Multidisciplinary Team and possess enthusiasm for teaching.

Fellowship with the RACP or the equivalent is essential, and you must be eligible for registration with the NZ Medical Council.

Dunedin is a vibrant city well known for its heritage, wildlife and southern hospitality. If you are keen to learn more about this opportunity, please contact us.

Closing date: Open.
Please apply online at:
http://www.healthdownsouth.co.nz/index.php?pageLoad=3&jobCategory=Specialists/Consultants&job_id=3688 or, for more information, contact Nigel Copson, Recruitment Adviser, telephone: +64 3 470 9605, email:
nigel.copson@southerndhb.govt.nz
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