Genetic Pathology Consultant, Diagnostic Genetics Opportunity in Auckland

Head Medical; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical provider in Auckland seeks a qualified Genetic Pathologist to join their Diagnostic Genetics team. This full-time role involves enhancing health outcomes through clinical practice and potential academic opportunities at the University of Auckland. Candidates should possess qualifications in Pathology and eligibility for registration in New Zealand. This is a chance to work in a significantly expanding genomic service.

Qualifications

• Must be a medical doctor qualified in Pathology.
• Experience in Genetic Pathology is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to engage in teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of genomic services.
• Enhance health outcomes in the Auckland region.
• Involvement in research and academic teaching opportunities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Innovative and adaptable

Education

Post-graduate specialist qualifications in Pathology

Eligibility for vocational registration as a Pathologist

Job description

Genetic Pathologist position

New Zealand's leading provider of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services

Full time permanent role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)

About the Role

We are looking for a Genetic Pathologist to join our Diagnostic Genetics team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with NZ's largest and highly specialised hospital-based laboratory service. The Diagnostic Genetics service is undergoing significant expansion and this role will contribute to the provision and development of both germline and somatic genomic services. The preferred candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, adaptable and responsive to the changing demands and opportunities in genomics. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The overall aim of this role is to enhance health outcomes for people in the Auckland region through clinical and laboratory practice, teaching, supervision, research, service and leadership.

Opportunity to be part of the Auckland Academic Health Alliance; a partnership between Metropolitan Auckland Health Boards and the University of Auckland

The Diagnostic Genetics department has established links with the University of Auckland and there will be an opportunity to be involved in research and teaching.

For those candidates also interested in an academic role with the University of Auckland, a 0.4 FTE position at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences will be advertised in parallel.

About you

You need to be a medical doctor with post-graduate specialist qualifications in Pathology and eligible for vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand as a Pathologist to apply for this role. The ideal candidate for this role will also have trained in Genetic Pathology but enquiries are welcome from individuals from those who meet the eligibility criteria with other genetic pathology experience.

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