Senior Medical Officer - Obstetrics

The Position

We are on the lookout for a full-time Senior Medical Officer - Obstetrics for a permanent vacancy in Far North Queensland.

This is a great opportunity to join a health service with objectives to strengthen primary and public healthcare services, and enhance health and development services.

If you make the move to a Torres and Cape remote location, you may be eligible for up to $70,000 in relocation benefits.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Health Service

Work within a remarkable ‘corner' of Australia and make a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the local communities within the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. Be a valued member of a dynamic rural health care team that provides quality and culturally appropriate medical services. Cooktown MPHS also services the local cluster communities including Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura. The TCHHS is one of Australia's largest providers of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This health service provides health care to a resident population of more than 27,000 people of which 64% identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

The Location

Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. Short commute to work, allowing greater work / life balance with rich Indigenous Culture.

Essential Criteria

The essential requirements for this role are :

• Hold registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medial Board of Australia.
• The position requires the incumbent required to undergo the credentialing and scope of clinical practice process in accordance with TCHHS policy.
• You are required to maintain the credentials which the employer determines are necessary for you to perform your duties within the scope of your clinical practice.
• Appointment as a Rural Generalist (Level 18 to Level 27) or Provisional Fellow (Level 13 to Level 14) will require one or more of the following advanced skills : Obstetrics, Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Indigenous Health, Mental Health or Internal Medicine

The Package

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

To Apply

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.