Obstetrician And Gynaecologist

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 and team: Women's Health at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral has gone through exciting changes in the last five years.
We are now a truly multidisciplinary team working together in improvement and innovation with a focus on the best possible outcomes for women, babies and families in our community and on MidCentral's values "Compassionate, Respectful, Courageous and Accountable".
Among the achievements in the last years are significant decreases in Caesarean Section rates and the establishment of an efficient one-stop-shop post-menopausal bleeding clinic.
We are looking to welcome another specialist to join our obstetrics and gynaecology service in a full time capacity.
This role will suit either a newly qualified or an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a range of generalist skills.
The ideal applicant will also have a special interest in obstetrics and obstetric ultrasound.
If you have an interest in research there are great possibilities at MidCentral.
The obstetric service provides a range of primary and secondary inpatient and outpatient care in the MidCentral District including obstetric ultrasound and a multidisciplinary antenatal diabetic clinic.
These services are provided from Palmerston North Hospital.
The neonatal unit accepts babies from 28 weeks gestation.
Primary Birthing units are located in Palmerston North, Levin and Dannevirke.
There are around 2000 births a year within MidCentral.
Gynaecology services, including colposcopy, urogynaecology, fertility and hysteroscopy clinics, are provided at Palmerston North Hospital on an inpatient and outpatient basis for women throughout the MidCentral District.
Outpatient clinics are also provided at Horowhenua Health Centre (Levin), Feilding and at Dannevirke by MidCentral consultants.
The successful candidate will take part in the on-call roster.
There is 24/7 cover of both a registrar and a house officer and the unit is accredited for both core and advanced RANZCOG trainees.
What can we offer you?
* A diverse, dynamic and collegial team environment * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Six weeks annual leave per annum * 10 paid days per annum available for continued medical education including a generous allowance towards costs of course and travel * Generous relocation packages for national and international candidates About the location: 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 a 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.
Discover more hidden gems that Manawatu and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatu & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz) Applicants should be eligible to apply for vocational registration in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.
For further information please contact Dr Per Kempe, Medical Lead, Women's Health or our Recruitment Specialist Maree Loynes We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.