Locum Specialist in General Medicine (Casual)

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.

Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in General Medicine (Casual) at Alfred Health to assist with providing leave backfill to the unit.

The successful applicant(s) will contribute to all aspects of General Medicine clinical service which includes acute inpatients at all three campuses of Alfred Health, Integrated Care (Gen Med Community outreach) and Consultation and Peri-operative Medicine. 

The service growth for Alfred Health in 2022 and beyond is in developing the pathways to step up and step down acute care in the community in partnership with patients and primary care providers.  We aspire to de-institutionalise acute care for chronic disease. General Physicians with experience in community based acute care, quality improvement and supervision and mentoring are strongly encouraged to apply.

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
• Fellow of the relevant college
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in General Medicine
• Meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in General Medicine
• 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: Dr Harry Gibbs, Director of General Medicine email: [email protected] or phone: 03 9076 0965. 

Applications close: Tuesday 24th September 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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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