About the Job

  • Dunedin 
  • Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE) 

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi guided by a holistic view that includes the following:

  • Wairua (spiritual well-being)
  • Hinengaro (psychological well-being)
  • Tinana (physical well-being)
  • Whānau (family and community well-being)

Why join us?

  • Collaborative team of seven Haematologists dedicated to high-quality patient care
  • Diverse caseload from a geographically rich region, providing rewarding challenges
  • Strong ties to the University of Otago, with opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship
  • Family-friendly city with excellent outdoor activities and community life

About the role

As a Clinical Haematologist at Dunedin, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality care to a geographically diverse population across Otago and Southland.

This includes the following:

  • Inpatient and outpatient care: Managing a broad spectrum of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions
  • After-hours laboratory work: Providing essential laboratory expertise as part of an after-hours roster
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration: Participating in meetings with the Christchurch Transplant team and local multi-disciplinary meetings
  • Bleeding centre: Supporting care and management for bleeding disorders within our dedicated centre
  • Outreach clinics: Conducting regular outreach clinics in Invercargill and supporting patients across the wider Southern region
  • Teaching and mentorship: Working with fifth-year and pre-intern medical students from the University of Otago- Mentoring basic and advanced trainees, as well as house officers
  • Research and quality improvement: Contributing to an active trials division and the department's quality and safety programme - Opportunities for leadership within the department and the wider hospital setting

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic team, with opportunities for professional growth.

The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing, skiing, hunting or fishing, theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone. 

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong background in clinical and laboratory haematology. Whether your expertise lies in malignant or non-malignant haematology, we welcome applicants with subspecialty experience and a passion for research in this field.

To join us, you'll need the following:

  • A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (or equivalent overseas qualification) with advanced training in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology
  • Eligibility for vocational or locum tenens registration in Internal Medicine and Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. 

For a discussion about this role or
other opportunities contact Alasdair today.

alasdairl@headmedical.com / 0131 357 1848

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