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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato

SMO - Paediatric Medicine

Hamilton

PART TIME

November 5, 2024

SMO - Paediatric Medicine
Job Number: WAI28437

Where you’ll be working:
Waikato Hospital, Elizabeth Rothwell Building
The details: Part time – Fixed Term, 0.6 FTE (to cover for Sabbatical leave)

  • Be part of the national transformation in health
  • Be part of a high performing Children’s Health whanau
  • Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
An opportunity to work in General Paediatrics at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand has arisen to cover one of our current SMO’s on sabbatical leave for a period of 3 months.

We are seeking a general paediatrician to join our dedicated team of paediatricians who are committed to providing excellent service to the tamariki/children in the Waikato. The position includes participation in the on-call roster and general paediatric outpatient clinics. The role also has designated time for undergraduate teaching and supervision.

As a service, our highest priorities include commitment to equity-based service delivery, excellence of paediatric care, optimal team-based working and teaching and training of junior doctors.

To apply for this position, you must hold or be eligible to apply for a vocational scope of practice in Paediatrics with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato we have been on an incredible journey to become the best Children’s Health Service in New Zealand. We want you to join us as a paediatrician to further improve our high performing service. Every day you will have the chance to improve the health outcomes of our tamariki, rangitahi and whānau, while developing your skills and expertise along the way.

Mōu | About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
  • Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Vocational registration in a medical speciality
  • Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand with scope of practice
  • A practising certificate with the Medical Council of New Zealand
  • Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
  • Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.
  • As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. For any queries about the role please contact: Naomi Knight - Operations Manager, Women’s and Child Health email: Naomi.Knight@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

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