Associate Chief Medical Advisor at Taranaki District Health Board (New Plymouth/Hawera), Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

Permanent, part time

0.6 FTE / 48 hours per fortnight

• Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness?
• Seeking to lead the development and maintenance of standards and performance
• You have a passion for working with leaders to proactively support strategic and operational objectives

New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities

Why Taranaki?

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.  Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

The Taranaki District Health Board is a large organisation operating in the exciting, changing Health sector. To hear more about our culture view the video on our careers page.

About the Role

The Associate Chief Medical Advisor is a key leadership role spanning all aspects of the Taranaki DHB supporting the Chief Medical Advisor.

This position will recognise the broader role of the DHB and will provide medical leadership to the strategic plans of the DHB, provide advice in conjunction with other clinical staff to the prioritisation and planning work of the broader DHB with the Planning and Funding team and after 1 July 2022 with Health New Zealand.

About You

You will hold vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligible for registration with the Medical Council of new Zealand.  Preferably you will hold the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA) or are eligible and be prepared to become an Associate FRACMA and work towards full Fellowship.

You will be known as someone who successfully builds relationships with a diverse range of people, including developing partnerships between clinical and non-clinical leaders.

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You may be eligible for relocation assistance. 

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Dr Greg Simmons on Email: Greg.Simmons@tdhb.org.nz 

Closing date for applications is 25th May 2022.