Nephrologist Senior Medical Officer | Hamilton | New Zealand
Odyssey Recruitment Global Medical Recruitment – Hamilton, North Island
$200,000 - $200,000 a year
Full time, Contract
Seeking a consultant nephrologist for a full time fixed term 12 month contract starting September 2024 or ASAP with a tertiary hospital in New Zealand's North Island. Competitive compensation with relocation support and visa sponsorship.
Position highlights
- Major tertiary referral and teaching centre
- Nephrology department comprises an inpatient ward including an acute dialysis unit, and a recently commissioned Regional Renal Centre
- Nephrology service covers all aspects of renal medicine, apart from acute kidney transplantation and has a home based treatment philosophy
- One of the largest peritoneal dialysis populations in Australasia with over 200 patients, and around 100 on home haemodialysis
- Service supports 200 transplant recipients regionally and has a network of hospital based dialysis units
- Opportunity to undertake interventional and procedural work for those with aptitude and previous experience (renal biopsy, tunnelled lines with fluoroscopy, Tenckhoff catheter insertion)
- Currently 7 renal physicians supported by a Resident Medical Officer team (5 registrars and 2 senior house officers) and an experienced and passionate team of nursing and allied health staff
- Clinical research unit which has an energetic research programme, including trials of novel agents
Requirements
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- Fellowship in nephrology
Remuneration
- Salary and allowances NZD 200,000 - 450,000 PA DOE
- Relocation package
- Visa sponsorship
- Study leave and allowance of NZD 16K pa
- 6 weeks paid vacation PA
Hamilton, Waikato
Hamilton City, located on the banks of the Waikato River, is the fastest growing city in New Zealand and the largest inland city. It has easy access to beaches and mountains which offer a range of water sports, mountain biking and vineyard lunches. Some highlights:
- Affordable cost of living, a vibrant arts and culture scene, outdoor activities on your doorstep and good schools
- Education and research and development play an important part in Hamilton's economy, as the city is home to approximately 40,000 tertiary students and 1,000 PhD-qualified scientists
- Home to two institutes of higher education, the University of Waikato and the Waikato Institute of Technology
- Host to several large scale music festivals, Opus Chamber Orchestra and New Zealand Chamber Soloists
- Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Zoo, the Waikato Museum, the Hamilton Astronomical Society Observatory, the Arts Post art gallery, and the SkyCity casino
- 53 schools, state and private
How to Apply
If this post is of interest, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
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