Specialist in General Medicine (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.

The role

Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in General Medicine (Fractional) at Alfred Health.

The successful applicant(s) will provide general medical care for community consumers cared for by Alfred Mental and Addiction Health who are experiencing significant mental health and addiction challenges that impact on access to medical treatment. There may, in addition, be a requirement to contribute to all aspects of General Medicine clinical service.

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 Royal Australasian College of Physicians 
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in General Medicine
• Experience in addiction medicine is favoured
• 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: Thursday, 26 June 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