Clinical Assistant in Obesity Management

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 Role

Applications are invited for General Practitioners to work in the Obesity Management Clinic (Beacon Model) at Alfred Health.

The successful candidates will work 3.5 hours (1 session) per week.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:

• Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice.
• Fellowship of the either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine or equivalent certification from a recognised overseas body.
• Meets Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice Specialty General Practice.
• 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.

Enquiries:  A/Prof Priya Sumithran via email: [email protected]

Applications close: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024

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