Specialist in Gastroenterology (Fractional)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

About the Department
The Department of Gastroenterology provides a comprehensive range of gastroenterology services for the management of patients with all types of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases. In addition to a general gastroenterology clinic, the Department conducts a number of subspecialty clinics addressing specific needs.
About the Role
Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in Gastroenterology (Fractional) at Alfred Health. 
This position is to work in the Histology clinic, the GIEC clinic and an endoscopy list. The ability to attend another MBS clinic on a facility fee arrangement would also be required. 
Qualifications and Skills Required
•    Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:
•    Be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency 
•    Fellow of the relevant college 
•    Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Gastroenterology 
•    Meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Gastroenterology
•    Outstanding communication skills, including well-developed conflict resolution skills 
•    Ability to liaise well with other staff at all levels
•    Demonstrated flexibility in problem solving and the capability to develop and sustain highly collaborative relationships with others/ other teams
•    A higher degree (PhD, MD etc) would be highly valued but is not essential
These positions are rare in the public hospital system and interested parties who have interest in expanding their role in the future at The Alfred would be most welcome.
Enquiries: Prof Alex Boussioutas, Program Director Alfred Specialty Medicine via email: [email protected]
Applications close: Wednesday 28th May 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au