Sexual Health Physician

• Northland Sexual Health Service (Whangarei hub, rural reach)
• Permanent 0.35 FTE (additional FTE considered)
• Flexible working arrangements with options: remote-first with monthly travel or in-region

About the Role

We are seeking a Sexual Health Physician to join our small but dedicated team providing specialist sexual health services to our Northland communities.

The role would involve:

• Providing clinical expertise and oversight for the management of complex conditions including the care of people living with HIV.
• Working in a flexible manner to reduce the travel burden for patients and ensure high-quality HIV care is accessible to those in rural areas
• Having the support of a specialist nurse to help manage patient workflow
• Contributing to clinical leadership, supervision and support of our experienced team of medical officers and specialist nurses

We appreciate the significant challenges in recruiting to a part-time regional position and recognize that flexibility is key. Options include a `remote-first workflow using telehealth for follow-ups and specialist advice complemented by scheduled monthly travel to the Whangarei hub for face-to-face clinics. Practitioners already working within Health NZ may be able to combine this role with their existing position allowing for flexible allocation of their time across services. Alternatively, the prospect of living and working in Northland may appeal. Additional FTE may be considered.

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About the Team/Service/Location

We are a small and innovative team with a strong sense of purpose offering a positive and collaborative working environment. You will have the opportunity to work in a well-established and resourced sexual health service supported by experienced medical officers and specialist nursing staff. Our hub clinic is in the heart of downtown Whangarei and we provide weekly outreach clinics in six other towns spanning the length and breadth of Northland. We value excellence, equity and inclusion along with a compassionate patient-centred approach.

As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools, affordable housing and scenic coastal areas providing a range of recreational activities. We are just two hours' drive or a 25-minute flight from the international city of Auckland.

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About you

We welcome applications from experienced, professional practitioners who are committed to best-practice care and making a meaningful impact. You will be experienced in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, complex STIs and conditions pertaining to sexual health. You will also have an interest in clinical governance, education and prevention strategies.

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in the clinical specialty of Sexual Health Medicine.

If you are currently overseas or not yet registered we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role please contact Sharney Smith on NL-SMO.Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.