Public Health Medicine Specialist - Northland - Northern Region - NPHS

at  TE WHATU ORA

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference
• Permanent, Full-Time role based in Northland
  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A medical degree (MBChB or recognised equivalent), as well as a Masters’ in Public Health (MPH) with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Vocational registration in public health medicine
• Be eligible to be designated as a Medical Officer of Health
• The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a team and with a range of diverse stakeholders
• Current New Zealand drivers’ licence
• The ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels within the public and private sectors, related industry and community interest groups and the wider national and international communities
• The ability to maximise the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to achieve the organisation’s vision, purpose and goals
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

We have an opportunity available for a Public Health Medicine Specialist to join our experienced, and supportive Northern region team.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide professional leadership alongside other PHMSs across the National Public Health Service (NPHS) Northern region. The role actively contributes to public health gain for the four districts within the Northern region and will include programme and/or portfolio or local leadership.
You would undertake the statutory duties and responsibilities of a designated Medical Officer of Health or work towards designation within six months of appointment.