Paper Co-Convener (Senior Professional Practice Fellow) Centre for Rural He at University of Otago

, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

184993.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rural Generalist Medicine, Postgraduate Teaching, Medical Research, Videoconferencing Software, Clinical Practice, Curriculum Development, Academic Administration, Community Engagement

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH | TE POKAPŪ O TE HAUORA KI TUAWAHENUA FACULTY OF MEDICINE | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA About us | Mō mātou The University of Otago’s Centre for Rural Health aims to improve healthcare and health outcomes for rural and remote communities in New Zealand and the wider South Pacific through teaching and research excellence based on the principles of social accountability and community engagement. We teach undergraduate medical students and have an active postgraduate programme which offers postgraduate certificate and diploma, research master's, and PhD opportunities. The role/Te mahi We are seeking to appoint a Paper Convener (Senior Professional Practice Fellow) within the Centre for Rural Health post-graduate team. This position provides the opportunity to work within a team that is committed to improving health outcomes for all through high quality research and teaching. Appointment will be dependent on academic achievement, skills, and experience. Responsibilities will include: • Contributing to the on-going development, delivery and success of the Rural Health Programmes through the provision of duties relating to Research, Teaching, Community and University Service, and associated Administration. You may be already teaching and researching in rural health and looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with great students wanting to upskill to provide the best outcomes in rural medical settings! There is flexibility to undertake the work from anywhere in NZ, combining it with rural clinical work. Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako This role would best suit those who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma of Rural Clinical Practice (or equivalent) and are currently working (or have recent prior experience) in a senior medical position in rural New Zealand. The ideal candidate for this position would: • Be medically qualified and hold relevant postgraduate qualifications. • Hold vocational registration in rural hospital medicine and/or general practice or the equivalent. • Be actively engaged with or have significant experience in rural generalist medicine. • Have teaching experience at the postgraduate level. • Have appropriate postdoctoral or research experience, and the ability to establish a vigorous research program or show a commitment to developing this expertise and experience. • Be proficient in digital technologies, particularly the use of videoconferencing software and have access to your own computer (e.g. laptop or device). Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the Department, and we seek colleagues who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity, and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community. Further details/Pūroko This is a part-time (0.1 FTE) fixed-term position available for one year. The role does not require physical location at a university campus. Appointment will be at the appropriate step dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience. The salary scale for a Senior Professional Practice Fellow is $148,414 to $184,993 (medical & dental scale pro-rata per annum). You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to learn more about joining our team, then please contact us for a confidential discussion contact Dr Rory Miller, Director, Postgraduate Rural Programme, Centre for Rural Health. Application/Tono Candidates are requested to submit the following: • A CV, including employment history. • A letter of application. • 3-4 Referee contact details, including telephone number and email address. To submit your application (quoting reference number 2600800) please click the apply button. There is no formal closing date for this vacancy, applications will be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. #LI-DNI Additional Information Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed. Contact: Dr Rory Miller Position details: Information Statement Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and delivery of Rural Health Programmes through research, teaching, and university service. Manage associated administration to improve health outcomes for rural and remote communities.