Vaccination and Testing Lead - COVID response at Capital & Coast District Health Board (Wellington), Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora.

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital and Hutt Valley Hospital

Service:  Strategy, Planning and Performance 2DHB

Contract:  Full time, fixed term (until December 2022) 

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

2DHB COVID response team is looking for a Vaccination and Testing Lead to support both the delivery of the agreed vaccination program and ensure the availability of testing throughout 2 DHB. This role requires the ability to navigate relationships both within the 2DHB and across PHOs and Maori and other providers. Excellent communication and relationship skills are required along with a drive to maximise the program outcomes.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

The COVID 19 response team at CCDHB is part of the Strategy, Planning and Performance Directorate. It is responsible for oversight of the border (MIQF), testing program and vaccination program across Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley DHB. The team comprises a mix of individuals whom have been either seconded from other health roles or employed with specific skill sets in mind and thus the team has had a wide range of experience across several industries. In line with the program objectives of equity for Maori, pacific, those with disabilities, Rangatahi and the LGBTQI sector our team comprises leads who are responsible for these areas of our program

Moū - About you

This role requires someone who has experience in the establishment and operationalization of health services. In addition an understanding of how PHO-s and community providers operate and also how they link with the 2DHB as well as an understanding of the provision of health care in the community would be an advantage. The ability to work under time pressure and also establish strong working relationships is vital

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at the 2DHBs (Capital & Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Boards) we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

The 2DHBs are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast DHB

Hutt Valley DHB

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

We require all our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the booster dose within six months of receiving the second dose of initial vaccination (for some people the initial vaccination will have comprised of three doses).  We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria.

Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and will progress through the recruitment process

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed