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Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, has all the amenities of a major city, as well as superb weather and an outdoors lifestyle, from beaches to ski fields, cafes and cultural events, all nestled on one of the world's best harbours.

CMDHB offers excellent career development and training, working at the cutting edge of the latest technology. CMDHB is recognised as one of the busiest community health care providers in Australasia, serving New Zealand's most culturally diverse population. It's this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level.

Middlemore Hospital is the main hub for acute care and referral services within CMDHB. It is an accredited, 800 bed teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland and caters for most medical and surgical specialties with a catchment population of 400,000 people.

We are currently seeking a Head of Department who will provide leadership and direction in partnership with the Service Manager and Nursing Leaders for the Renal Service at CMDHB. Ideally you would have strong teamwork skills, be a strategic thinker and enjoy being innovative in looking for new approaches to service delivery.

Our Renal Department currently has 7.5 Nephrologists, 2 Medical Officers, 3 Registrars, 1 Research Fellow , 2 House Officers, 1 Nurse Manager, 3 Charge Nurses, 5 Clinical Nurse Specialists, nurses, technicians and allied health staff.

We provide excellence of care in renal medicine, high quality under-graduate and post-graduate teaching, and have a focus on research. As one of New Zealand's largest providers of renal replacement therapy, we treat over 450 dialysis patients. All dialysis modalities are provided and there is a strong philosophy of supporting our patients to achieve independent home based renal replacement therapy. We actively follow up our renal transplantation patients and there is an interesting spectrum of pathology in our outpatient service.

Salary and conditions of service will be in accordance with the New Zealand ASMS collective agreement. Applicants must have suitable training and hold a vocational registration in Internal Medicine/Renal Medicine. Eligibility to be registered with the New Zealand Medical Council is a prerequisite, www.mcnz.org.nz.

For further information please contact Assoc Professor Jeff Garrett, Clinical Director Division of Medicine, phone +64 21 784, 097, or email jegarrett@middlemore.co.nz, alternatively Nicole Nairn in the Recruitment Centre +64 9 276 0044 ext 8680 or nicole.nairn@middlemore.co.nz.

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Located in the upper North Island, Auckland is home to almost 1.2 million people, which represents a third of New Zealand's total population and is the fastest growing area in the country. A coastal city set amidst beautiful harbours, Auckland is a perfect blend of sophisticated city living and outdoor beauty that makes it one of the most desirable destinations in the world. No wonder, it has been voted the fifth best city to live in the world!

We are seeking a physician for a half time position with the General Medicine team. There are a number of subspecialties that may provide the opportunity for a fulltime position to be available between two services (Geriatrics, Rheumatology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Pain)

The successful applicant must hold or be eligible for registration as a specialist with the Medical Council of New Zealand and have appropriate post graduate qualifications (FRACP or equivalent).

If you enjoy working in a fast paced service, and are looking for flexible and innovative opportunities to challenge and extend your practice within a clinical specialty and multi-disciplinary setting, we would like to hear from you.

For further information, please contact Dr David Spriggs, Clinical Director General Medicine email: dspriggs@adhb.govt.nz ph: +64 9 358 0825 ext. 22993 or mobile +64 21 919441.

To apply, visit www.adhb.govt.nz/careers and submit an online application, quoting reference number 018496. For a position description or help with your online application please contact Sonu Anand, Recruitment Consultant on sonua@adhb.govt.nz.

Closing date is 27 July 2008

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Imagine living close to beautiful beaches, hiking trails and enchanting holiday islands like Waiheke and Great Barrier. Add a sunny climate, a diverse culture……a place where your dreams can come true.

Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB) in South Auckland, New Zealand services a unique growing population of 450,000 mixed ethnicity including Maori, Pacific, Indian, Asian and European people.
Our Palliative Care team at Counties Manukau District Health Board is looking for an additional qualified Consultant to join our team either on a permanent basis or 6+ month fixed term contract.

Our committed team aims to enable patients to achieve and maintain their maximum potential physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually, however limited these may have become as a result of their illness.

Eligibility for registration with the NZ Medical Council as a palliative medicine specialist is essential. Relocation assistance offered.

For more information please contact Willem Landman wjlandman@middlemore.co.nz +64 21 945 536 or Janine Cochrane on +64 21 824 908, janine.cochrane@middlemore.co.nz. Applications can be made via www.aucklandhealthcareers.co.nz/cmdhb.

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Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Team

Waitemata District Health Board serves the communities of North and West Auckland and the Rodney District, a population of nearly 500,000. Dedicated to the delivery of public healthcare, Waitemata is committed to "making a healthy difference" to the patient, their family/Whanau, the community and Iwi, and the healthcare workforce.

The EPI team is a specialist service working across the District. We are an assertive outreach community based multidisciplinary team working intensively with young people and their families, providing interventions from the acute phase of psychosis through to recovery.

The service operates a clinical governance model and there are opportunities to be involved in service development, service planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Teaching and supervision of junior doctors/students and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team are core functions for our Consultants.

You will be committed to providing a high standard of care and clinical leadership, and enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team. You will have a strong consumer focus and enjoy the challenges of providing services to a diverse community.

If you would like to join us to lead the way forward for mental health services in New Zealand, either now or in the future, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date: 11 July 2008
Position Number: 018422

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We are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Clinical Director, Adult Acute Mental Health Services – Te Whetu Tawera.

In partnership with the Manager and Nurse Advisor, you will manage the Te Whetu Tawera service to ensure implementation of the ADHB vision and strategy within the day to day operation of the service. You will develop and lead the service through a challenging and exciting time of change.

It is envisaged the ideal candidate will possess the following attributes :-

• Qualifications as a Specialist Adult Psychiatrist
• Senior clinical experience
• Strong leadership abilities, with an ability to lead and inspire
• Experience with operational and change management issues

For more information, please phone, Dr Nick Argyle, Clinical Leader Mental Health Services after the 7th July on 09 6380406, extn 26506 or email NickA@adhb.govt.nz

For applying, please visit our website www.adhb.govt.nz/careers and apply online quoting reference number 018409. For help with your online application or to obtain a position description please contact, Sonu Anand, Recruitment Consultant on email SonuA@adhb.govt.nz

Applications close 13 July 2008

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