5 YEAR FIXED-TERM POSITION - 1 FTE

The Adelaide Medical School provides and innovative and collaborative research and teaching environment. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for a joint appointment at 1.0 FTE within the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN).
The successful candidate will primarily be based at the Lyell McEwin Hospital, contributing to the delivery of Obstetrics and/or Gynaecology services across the Northern Adelaide Health Network (NALHN), while overseeing junior medical staff. Moreover, they will play a pivotal role in advancing teaching, research, and service development within the Adelaide Medical School and the NALHN, fostering the academic growth of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Join a renowned academic institution and hospital network dedicated to women’s and children’s health, offering a vibrant environment for professional development and innovation. The role provides an opportunity to lead in the medical program, drive impactful research initiatives, and shape policy advancements in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The appointee will report to the Discipline Lead, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at Adelaide Medical School and the Divisional Director (Medical) at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. This role encompasses clinical leadership, academic support, and administrative responsibilities across both institutions, requiring a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice.

Key responsibilities for The University of Adelaide will broadly include:

• Provide leadership in the medical program teaching and evaluation in the Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Teach and supervise students in the medical and health sciences programs in the faculty
• Provide leadership in the development of interprofessional learning
• Provide leadership for teaching and curriculum development of medical students in the Discipline
• Provide a high level of commitment to the strategic plans of the university and faculty
• Liaise and communicate with relevant sections of the community, professional associations and government organisations

Key responsibilities for the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network will broadly include:

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Key responsibilities for The University of Adelaide will broadly include:

• Provide leadership in the medical program teaching and evaluation in the Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Teach and supervise students in the medical and health sciences programs in the faculty
• Provide leadership in the development of interprofessional learning
• Provide leadership for teaching and curriculum development of medical students in the Discipline
• Provide a high level of commitment to the strategic plans of the university and faculty
• Liaise and communicate with relevant sections of the community, professional associations and government organisation

Responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient medical service within the objectives and the philosophies of the Hospital

• Provision of medical care to hospital inpatients and outpatients, including outpatient clinics, inpatient ward rounds and theatre sessions
• Meet service requirements of NALHN in both general and high risk obstetric or gynaecology care, (including participation in the after hours on-call roster