Microbiology Registrar | Commencing January 2025"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do" When you work with Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury District, you're part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Mo te tunga | About the role Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is the leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory in Christchurch, New Zealand with laboratory service links and academic partnerships throughout New Zealand and the World. CHL provides a tertiary care laboratory service for Canterbury hospitals, specified laboratory services to general practice surgeries throughout Canterbury, and a range of reference tests for all medical diagnostic laboratories within New Zealand.
The Microbiology service provides specialist advice regarding the diagnosis and management of microbial pathogens involved in a patient's infectious disease process and assists with managing communicable disease outbreaks in healthcare settings. Specialist areas in microbiology include bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, mycobacteriology, virology, serology, and infection prevention & control. These integrated services are provided by experienced and highly qualified scientific staff in partnership with specialised medical staff.
The Microbiology Unit at Canterbury Health Laboratories employs two registrars in training positions and provides an extensive and state of the art service to both local hospitals and the community. While candidates would ideally be committed to pursuing a career in Microbiology, applicants from related disciplines such as Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Public Health or Sexual Health are welcome to apply.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills & Experience You will have completed PGY2Knowledge and commitment of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how the principles can be applied to health.A willingness to grow and further develop an equity lens and skillset, both to assist Maori and minority groups.You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz.Nga hua | Benefits Live in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent. We have hills, beaches and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City.Enhance your career with first class training and supervision from the Medical Education & Training Unit (METU).Be supported by our Resident Doctors' Support Team (RDST).Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs.Tono inaianei | Apply now If you meet the above criteria, then please click the "Apply Now" button below.
You will need to submit:
Electronic copies of your CV and covering letter, andContact details for three referees (which will be contacted right away).For further information, email ******.
Please note, applications will be considered as they come in. Pandemic Vaccination Statement The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavor to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.
Job no: RMO249177
Closing Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024
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