Positions Vacant
ADS MEDICAL PROJECT OFFICER
ADS MEDICAL PROJECT OFFICER for TYPE 1 DIABETES CONSULTING SKILLS and TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT
The Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) seeks a person for 12 months employment as a Medical Project Officer for the Type 1 Diabetes Consulting Skills and Technologies Project. This is a National Diabetes Supply Scheme funded project. The work will ideally be undertaken over a 12 month period, with a target for completion in February 2011. This is funded as a part time position (0.5 FTE) for a medically qualified person with remuneration based on a NSW Department of Health Award at Registrar Year 4 ($98,731 FTE plus 9% superannuation). The person to commence in the position would have clinical experience in adult endocrinology, and preferably have completed advanced training in endocrinology. He/she should have a particular interest and prior experience in Type 1 diabetes care, including with insulin pumps and glucose sensors. He or she would also be well organised and able to systematically seek and synthesise evidence and, with support, be able to take a lead role in writing. It is desirable that the applicant would have a research degree with literature research experience and some publication record with writing skills facilitating communication with health professionals. The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work autonomously and also closely within a team including relevant members of the Type 1 Diabetes Consulting Skills and Technologies Reference Group to facilitate project completion. The position commences in February 2010 and requires the applicant to be based in Melbourne, in proximity to the project supervisors.
Interested parties should contact Ms Suzie Neylon, ADS Executive Officer and Project Manager, via e-mail: suzie@diabetessociety.com.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER 2009
OBSTETRIC MEDICINE FELLOW - ROYAL WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, MELBOURNE
The Royal Women’s Hospital is a large tertiary referral Maternity hospital which supervises in excess of 6,000 deliveries each year.
The Fellow in Obstetric Medicine provides clinical care to women with medical conditions during pregnancy, and to medically complex gynaecology patients.
Duties consist of both in-patient and out-patient care.
Much of the workload relates to management of diabetes in pregnancy, as well as other endocrine conditions in pregnant women. The Fellow is a key component of a strong multidisciplinary Diabetes team comprising endocrinologists, obstetricians, DNE’s, dietitians, physiotherapists and ophthalmologist. Approximately 80 women with pre-gestational and 450 women with gestational diabetes deliver at the RWH annually.
The position is recognised as a Core year for purposes of Endocrine training but could also suit a general medicine trainee. It will commence in February 2010 for a period of 12 months.
The position is full-time, remunerated at senior Registrar rates. There are no on-call or after-hours duties.
The applicant will have completed at least 1 year of training for the FRACP, and applicants post-completion of the FRACP will be considered.
Further details are available from Alison.Nankervis@mh.org.au or from the RWH website.
VISITING MEDICAL OFFICER - NORTHERN SYDNEY CENTRAL COAST HEALTH
CENTRAL COAST HEALTH SERVICE
DEPARTMENT OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Department of Endocrinology, Central Coast Health Service, Northern Sydney Central Coast Health.
Selection Criteria:
ESSENTIAL
1. Medical practitioner registered or able to be registered in NSW
2. Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and / or other specialist recognition. Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowship within four months may be considered. If successful, the applicant will not be eligible to commence their appointment until the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.
3. Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Endocrinology and Diabetes Management
4. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment
6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research as relevant to the position
7. Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW VMO Determination.
Further information is available from Dr Margaret Layton, Head of Department, Endocrinology CCHS,(02) 4320 3084 or Dr Steve Golding, Medical Superintendent, Central Coast Health Service, (02) 4320 5339.
An application kit and copy of the job description are available from the Medical Administration Department at Gosford Hospital, email kmturner@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au or telephone (02) 4320 5339.
You may apply for the position in writing or electronically. In either case the following documentation MUST be sent to the Medical Superintendent, Medical Administration Department, Central Coast Health Service, PO Box 361, Gosford NSW 2250 at the time of application. Please send a current copy of your curriculum vitae, JP certified copies of specialist qualifications, medical registration, indemnity, and the names, addresses, email addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of at least three referees, including a medical peer from the same discipline, a medical peer from another discipline and a line manager (either clinical or non-clinical).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER 2009
