Smo General Medicine/rheumatology

**Where you'll be working**: Te Whatu Ora, Waikato Hospital

**The details**: Permanent Full-time - SMO General Medicine 0.7 FTE and Rheumatology 0.3 FTE

**Salary details**: As per ASMS MECA
- Be part of the national transformation in Health

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
General Medicine and Rheumatology at Waikato hospital has a great opportunity for a motivated and dynamic physician who is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
We aim to continue building on our multidisciplinary service, and therefore the position would be either full-time or split time for applicants with specialty interests. Those with infectious disease or immunology experience would be particularly desirable. You will be part of a large dedicated team of physicians, registrars, clinical nurse specialists, allied health and administrative staff.

Mōu | About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
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Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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Registration with Medical Council of New Zealand, therefore inclusive of scope of practice of specialist

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A practising certificate with the Medical Council of New Zealand

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Qualified to practice as a specialist Internal Medicine Physician

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Preferably a minimum of two years as a Specialist in Infectious Diseases (depending on qualifications exceptions may be made)

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Recognised and accredited Infectious Diseases training an qualification

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Current full driver's license

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart

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Whakamana - Give and earn respect

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Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me

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Mauri Pai - Fair play

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Whakapakari - Growing the good

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Kotahitanga - Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

He aha Waikato
Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand's largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton's vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

**Closing date**: Open until filled

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