Specialist in Neurology - MS and Neuroimmunology Service (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 Alfred Neuroimmunology clinic was initiated in July of 2021 and is the only service of this nature in Victoria. The objective of the service is to address the unmet needs of patients with rare autoimmune conditions of the central nervous sytem  and complications from CAR (chimeric antigen)-T cell therapy for haematological malignancy, and cancer immunotherapy while building access to clinical trials in these rare disorders. 

Applications are invited for a Specialist in Neurology - MSNI to work 3.5 hours per week in the CAR-T program. 

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 Royal Australian College of Physicians.
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Neurology.
• Meets Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Neurology
• Experience in teaching and an involvement in research are desirable.

Enquiries: Please contact A/Prof Anneke Van Der Walt (Director of MSNI) via email [email protected]  or phone 03 9903 0555.

Applications close: Monday 3rd March 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