Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Career Medical Officer
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ174122

JOB NUMBER REFERENCE: REQ174122

Junior Medical Officer – Career Medical Officer Sexual Health

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has an opportunity for suitably experienced Career Medical Officers to work in the Sexual Health Department located on the NSW Central Coast.

The primary responsibility for the Career Medical Officer (CMO) is the provision of sexual health care to patients in the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). The position supports the provision of specialised HIV and sexual health care to community-based sexual health clinical services and consultancy for inpatients requiring HIV and sexual health care.

The Sexual health service is based at Gosford and provides clinics at locations across the Central Coast catchment. The sexual health service is part of HIV & Related Programs (HARP), together with sexual health promotion and the needle and syringe program. HARP sits within the Directorate of Community, Chronic and Complex Care.

We’re looking for suitable qualified candidates who have experience in Sexual Health, and are committed to clinical practice review and improvement, as well as further clinical training and teaching. The Local Health District has strong links with the University of Newcastle Medical School.

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http://www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/career-opportunities/medical/

Enquiries: Dr Debbie Allen, debbie.allen@health.nsw.gov.au

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Postgraduate experience in sexual health or related area of clinical practice in the Australian health care system or equivalent.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of sexual health medicine to manage the sexual health needs of patients
Demonstrated ability to deal with individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds, individuals who are most vulnerable to adverse sexual health outcomes, and clients in crisis
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, high level computer literacy and ability to use health information systems
Demonstrated effective time management and problem solving skills in a clinical setting
Evidence of continued professional development, commitment to self-education, and experience and willingness to teach health professionals
Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values and CCLHD Values and behaviours charter.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Debbie Allen on Debbie.Allen@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 16th July 2020

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