Neonatologist, Kidz First at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Kidz First, Middlemore Hospital - Permanent Full time, Part time options considered
• One of Aotearoa New Zealands largest Neonatal Units, with Intensive Care (Level 3) and Special Care (Level 2)
• Diverse role covering specialist acute and non-acute neonatal care, with a strong research practice within the unit

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist clinical services in neonatology by supporting the acute and non-acute services at Counties Manukau District. 

As a member of a dynamic and progressive team, you will: 

• Participate in the Intensive Care (level 3) roster, currently one week in seven
• Participate in the Special Baby Care (level 2) and postnatal ward roster, currently one week in seven
• Participate in the Neonatal Care call-back roster which is currently one in seven on weekdays and one in seven weekends (including level 3 and 2 ward rounds each weekend)
• Participate in neonatal outpatient clinic work
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training
• Contribute to the supervision of Registrars/Fellows.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of over 270 staff from across the multidisciplinary team are dedicated to providing excellent, whaanau-centred, evidence-based care for our most vulnerable infants and families.  We are one of the countrys largest Neonatal Units, with 48 resourced cots, providing care to New Zealands most culturally diverse population with extensive health needs.

Our Neonatal Unit provides Intensive Care (Level 3) and Special Care (Level 2) service to our community, with over 8000 births per year. 

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About you

As a Neonatologist, you should either be registered or eligible for vocational registration with a paediatric scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

• Echocardiography experience preferred
• Familiarity with research practice
• Proven ability or competence in working with Maaori, Pacific and culturally diverse population
• Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 12 November, 20206. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Richard Matsas, Clinical Director, Kidz First - 021343649, richard.matsas@middlemore.co.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.