Resident Medical Officer

**Vacancy No***:
**TAR04523**

**Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Coordinator**

**Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth**

**0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight)**

**Permanent Position**

**New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities**

**Why Taranaki?**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

The Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture view the video on our careers page.

**About the role**

This is an opportunity to work within a dedicated team providing support to our Resident Medical Officers. The role allows you the opportunity to organise and coordinate administrative functions for Resident Medical Officers, and work collaboratively within the RMO support unit.

**About you**

We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, who is able to work effectively in pressure situations
- Minimum 1-year Medical Reception/Medical Administration experience
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal, and networker
- Highly developed problem-solving skills and think outside the square
- Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Specialist roster management and workforce planning skills ensuring accuracy and continuity
- Advanced computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Databases
- Knowledge of Hospitals is an advantage

Please click here to view the position description.