Infectious Diseases Physician

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Mid Central (Mid Central) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions.
With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Mid Central have an exciting opportunity for an Infectious Diseases Physician to join our service You will be part of the Internal Medicine team as Mid Central's Infectious Diseases specialist with a focus on both outpatient and inpatient services as well as providing clinical support to our Infection Prevention and Control Service.
We are looking for a consultant who brings specialist clinical skills but also someone who will take that clinical leadership within our multidisciplinary teams to ensure we provide a patient-centred approach across Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention and Control.
A leading member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, this role provides advice to all multidisciplinary teams and management on medical decisions programs relating to Infection Control within Mid Central.
This position does have a focus on both outpatient and inpatient work, but will also provide consultation support for the wider health provision (secondary and primary care) and will be a crucial part of our service development through facility upgrades, new building, and process re-engineering.
What can we offer?

Real work-life balance
A diverse, dynamic and supportive team
Dedicated time to develop portfolio interest or invest time in CME
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Six weeks annual leave and 10 days CME
Opportunities to mentor and develop junior doctors
Relocation packages for national and international candidates

This role will not have General Medicine responsibilities but there is an opportunity to be part of a General Medicine on-call roster, if you choose.
Our team actively encourages work-life balance and the Mid Central Region is ideally situated for those who like to work, rest and play, with beaches close by, ski fields and wineries just up the road, stunning scenery with loads of hiking tracks including Te Arapuke mountain bike track.
Our region also offers excellent schools and a local university.
If you are interested in making the move to Mid Central, check out our careers site below.
We have loads of information about the region, Palmerston North hospital and more.
Applicants must be eligible for vocational registration in Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand with specialist training/qualification in Infectious Diseases.
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