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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 22404
Position Title Sessional Infectious Disease Consultant
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Location Frankston Hospital
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Peninsula Health is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Infectious Diseases (ID) Physician for a fractional VMO position at Frankston Hospital. The Peninsula Health ID Department consists of five ID VMOs who provide quality inpatient and outpatient services, a busy consultation service as well as antimicrobial stewardship and infection control services.

Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant is expected to complete a weekly antimicrobial stewardship round, weekly meeting with HITH and a fortnightly ID outpatient clinic. They are also expected to participate in the clinical teaching of junior medical staff and medical students. An interest in medical research would be an advantage. If desired by the applicant it may be possible to create a full time position at Peninsula Health, with the remainder of the week as a General Medicine Physician.

For further information please contact Dr Peter Kelley, Head of Infectious Diseases Unit.

How to apply
To apply, please click on the APPLY NOW button to forward you current resume and covering letter for consideration

Other Information
• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
Selection Criteria
Contact Person Dr Peter Kelley
Contact Number 0397847777
Contact Email pkelley@phcn.vic.gov.au
Closing Date 16/11/2017
Position Description Senior Medical Staff PD Infectious Diseases 2017.p.pdf