Infectious Disease Specialist - Medrecruit

Medrecruit; Launceston; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

MedRecruit Limited is recruiting an Infectious Disease Specialist for a 300-bed public hospital in Tasmania. The role involves managing clinical microbiology services, communicating critical results, and collaborating with the infectious diseases service and infection control unit.

Teaching and research duties are also expected. The position is based at a major Tasmanian hospital with a focus on high standards of patient care and safety, located in a vibrant regional hub with access to culture

Qualifications

• Experience in management of the clinical microbiology service, including bench-level advice.
• Experience in communication of critical microbiology results to treating teams.
• Prepared for regular interaction with the hospital’s infectious diseases service and the infection control unit.
• Teaching and research skills.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage the clinical microbiology service and provide bench-level guidance.
• Communicate critical microbiology results to treating teams clearly and promptly.
• Coordinate with infectious diseases service and infection control unit.
• Contribute to teaching and research initiatives within the department.
• Maintain rigorous laboratory safety standards and compliance.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

Communication of results

Teaching and research

Infection control collaboration

Laboratory safety

Job description

Our client is advertising an opportunity for an Infectious Disease Specialist to permanently join their team at a Public Hospital in TAS.

The ideal start date for this position is ASAP.

Position Details:

• Experience in management of the clinical microbiology service including bench-level advice.
• Experience in communication of critical microbiology results to the treating teams.
• To be prepared for regular interaction with the hospital’s infectious diseases service and the infection control unit.
• Teaching and research skills.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety.

This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.

This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in the state of Tasmania. Every year the hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients and over 225,000 outpatients.

Location information

Located in one of Tasmania's major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights.

Attractions in the region include:

• Colonial and Victorian architecture
• Art galleries, museums
• Vineyards
• A natural water basin
• Scenic walking trails, native bushland and wildlife