Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral is looking for a Sexual Health Physician to replace an upcoming retirement in the service. About our role and service: We are seeking a Sexual Health Physician to join our small but dedicated team who provide sexual health services. This part-time (0.7 FTE) position is based at Palmerston North Hospital and will provide services across the MidCentral district through satellite clinics.
Our specialist services have a strong focus on providing quality care while building strong relationships with our colleagues in the secondary and primary care sectors. The role includes HIV management, genital dermatology, gender affirming care, and the option for procedural contraception. There may also be the opportunity for work in forensic sexual assault or other special interests that the successful candidate might bring with them.
We can offer you a well-established sexual health service with an 'all-encompassing' scope of practice, supported by specialist nursing staff with extensive experience. We have a small team with a big heart and you will appreciate the inclusive and collaborative leadership. What can we offer you? A diverse, dynamic, and collegial team environmentOngoing training and development opportunitiesSix weeks annual leave per annum10 paid days per annum available for continued medical education including a generous allowance towards costs of course and travelRelocation packages for national and international candidatesAbout our region: Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages to bustling townships or city life. The region includes the charming towns of Feilding, Kimbolton, Apiti, Himatangi Beach, Linton, and Ashhurst to name a few, and at the centre of it all is the city of Palmerston North, the lively, multi-cultural heart of Manawatu. Over 120,000 people choose to call Manawatu home, and with a diverse landscape like this it's easy to see why!
It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work really help with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
To be eligible for this position you will meet the requirements for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, in Sexual Health Medicine.
If you are a Sexual Health Specialist with HIV expertise and reproductive knowledge, we want to hear from you.
Please do not hesitate to reach out for a confidential chat:
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral
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