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September 24, 2024
Te Whatu Ora
Auckland City
PART TIME & OTHER
Senior Medical Officer / Medical Officer - Northern Region - NPHS
- On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives
- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Senior Medical Officer role
- Remuneration as per ASMS Collective Agreement
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
We have an opportunity available to join our team as a Senior Medical Officer/Medical Officer. This is a permanent, part-time (0.7FTE) role based in Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland, Northern Region, NPHS.
In this role, you will support in the provision of operational public health services in assigned areas to support the Northern Region's activities in the areas of notifiable disease management (including tuberculosis), outbreaks and environmental health working with Medical Officers of Health. You will also provide and support a public health response to disease notifications and outbreak response, providing clinical advice and leadership within the Medical, Nursing and Health Protection Officers teams.
This role is for up to 0.7 FTE (28 hours per week).
Mōu | About you
You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels, enhancing the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to achieve the organization's vision and goals. Driven and accountable, you are aware of your impact on others and are committed to continuously improving your leadership practice.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- General registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Current annual practicing certificate
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Desired skills and experience:
- A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
- Vocational registration in a related specialty area of health
- Experience in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment within the New Zealand health sector
- Previous experience working in Public Health, Community or Primary Care Health related discipline
- Computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel programmes).
- A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.
Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.
We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific, and Disabled People.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.Pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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