Infectious Diseases Consultant Opportunity in New Zealand

Head Medical; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical consulting firm in Palmerston North is seeking an Infectious Diseases consultant to join a multidisciplinary team. This role involves delivering patient-centred care and providing expert ID advice across various medical specialties. The supportive work environment and the scenic Manawatū region offer a great lifestyle, balancing city and rural living. Interested candidates should apply online with an updated CV.

Qualifications

• Skills in delivering patient-centred care across various specialties.
• Expertise in providing infectious diseases advice to healthcare teams.
• Ability to handle General Medicine responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care in a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide infectious diseases consultations to inpatient teams.

Job description

Palmerston North - Permanent Full Time Position

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Infectious Diseases (ID) consultant to join our collaborative multidisciplinary team. You'll play a key role in delivering patient-centred care across a wide range of specialties, providing expert ID advice to inpatient teams including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Urology, ICU, Oncology (medical and radiation), Haematology, General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Neurology, and Renal – including a large dialysis unit.

This position may include General Medicine responsibilities, which can be discussed with the successful candidate.

About the Service

Our service is supported by a locum ID Consultant, a dedicated Infection Prevention and Control team, Home IV antibiotic and vascular access teams, a full-time ID Pharmacist, and an onsite Microbiologist. The ID team also supports the pharmacy-led Antimicrobial Stewardship programme, sits on the IPC committee and is involved in education across the organisation. The team work together with a Microbiologist and the lab team and the Sexual Health service, including HIV, which is located on site.

Employing over 2500 people, we offer a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.

The region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

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