Southern District Health Board Looking for Consultant Ophthalmologist at Dunedin, Otago Full Time

• Dunedin Hospital

• Permanent 1 FTE (Flexible)

Mō mātou | About us
He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata.
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Southern DHB has an opportunity at Dunedin Hospital for a Consultant Ophthalmologist.

We are seeking a General ophthalmologist – ideally with an interest in Medical Retina/Uveitis for a fulltime, permanent position at Dunedin Public Hospital Eye Department. We are happy to hear from ophthalmologists with other subspecialty interests.

Dunedin Hospital is a 350 bed tertiary hospital with close links to the University of Otago, one of New Zealand’s leading research Institutes. Applicants should be enthusiastic about teaching and passing your knowledge to junior members of staff as Southern DHB is affiliated with the Otago Medical School and Dunedin Hospital provides training to three Registrars from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.

The Dunedin Public Hospital Eye Department provides ophthalmology services to all of Otago and Southland so we require a dynamic, hardworking individual with excellent time management skills to become an integral part of our close-knit team.

Mōu ake | About you

We are seeking an Ophthalmologist that knows the New Zealand health system intricately and the constraints we face within ophthalmology – so we welcome applications from a forward thinking, innovative ophthalmologist that loves challenges and working in a busy department. This role is primarily based in Dunedin but some travel across the Southern District is expected. You will be expected to participate in the on call roster, routine ophthalmology clinics, theatre and some outreach clinics. You will also need to be flexible with your scheduling. You must have completed your specialist training and be eligible or already hold vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

Essential

• Eligibility for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

• FRANZCO or equivalent board certification (American board of Ophthalmology, FRCSC, FRCOphth)

• Excellent communication and time management skills

Ōtepoti | Dunedin
Dunedin is a great little city with a big town feel and well-known for its southern hospitality. Outside of work, you will find life in Dunedin to be very easy with its affordable living, great schools, laid back lifestyle and world-famous wildlife on the Otago Peninsula. This compact yet vibrant regional city has plenty of energy, which is to be expected with it being a University town. This sustains great activities such as theatre, stunning gardens, art galleries, live-music and a diverse selection of restaurants and cafés. Central Otago is a notable holiday destination and many outdoor recreation opportunities are easily accessible from Dunedin. Apply NOW and join Southern DHB in 2022.

Tono ināianei | Apply now
We will be screening applications before the closing date to ensure we can start interviewing once the role closes on 13 August 2022 but this may be closed earlier. If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your current clinical skills, we have a range of clinical roles, get in touch as there could be a place for you! For a job description or further information, please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email: [email protected]

COVID Vaccination Requirements
Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker. If you have already been fully vaccinated you will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment

• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks

• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)