Public Health Medicine Specialist /Medical Officer of Health- Fixed term at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Richmond - Health Hub

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough seeks a Public Health Medicine Specialist/ Medical Officer of Health to join the Public Health team for 12 months from June 2023.

• Fixed term, part-time 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
• On call allowance
• Richmond Health hub - Tasman Region

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
The successful applicant will:

Develop public health strategic plans and policies to improve public health and safety in Nelson Marlborough region.

• Assess threats/risks factors of epidemic diseases to public health to pre-empt and control the outbreaks of these illness.
• Participate in the on-call roster to cover 1 week every 3 weeks.
• Provide expert public health advice and operational support to public health staff and others.
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including health promotion and protection officers and public health nurses.
• Have an opportunity to engage with cross sector partners across the district and the South Island.
• Work and live in one of New Zealand - s most sought-after regions. 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

The ideal applicant will:

• Bring their medical expertise and experience to improve the population health and primary health care in the region.
• Ability to work independently as a specialist in a provincial district health board.
• Commit to quality improvement and health promotion in the Public Health Services.
• Hold Fellowship of the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of Public Health Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of a successful service to our patients and our community. If this sounds like the sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you!

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. Meca | ASMS

In addition to your salary you will:

• Receive an annual allowance cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
• Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.
• Be reimbursed competitive relocation, accommodation and car rental expenses (conditions apply). 

This is an incredible region of Aotearoa - New Zealand with a lovely climate boasting some of the highest annual sunshine hours year after year and is a wonderful place to work and enjoy life. The schools are excellent, and Nelson is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.

These magnificent features offer endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports and skiing. The region is also well known for its caf culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. To explore all these ingredients for a better work/life balance, please visit https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ and https://www.newzealand.com/nz/nelson-tasman/

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the region  serving a population of approximately 150,000.  Nearly 3,000 strong, we are the largest employer in the region. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
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Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or +64 3 546 1274. 

For role specific information please contact:

-Sonya Briggs - Interim Public Health Service Manager, Sonya.Briggs@nmdhb.govt.nz

To apply please follow the link to complete our online application form https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.

Please note: All Te Whatu Ora staff are required to have completed primary course of NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations as you will have direct contact with patients and members of the public.

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Applications close: Open until filled.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.