The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Specialist Infectious Diseases physician — Refugee Health program and Specialist Infectious Diseases Physician 

23hpf Fractional/Ongoing (The roles may be offered together or separately)
The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.
Unit Description:
The Victorian Infectious Diseases Service (VIDS) provides inpatient and specialist clinic services, including management of travel and tropical diseases, HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, community acquired and healthcare associated infections, including infection in patients with impaired immunity.
We have a strong focus on links with public health, hospital-acquired infections and optimisation of antibiotic use. Our location within the Parkville Precinct and as part of the Doherty Institute drives a large focus on world leading practice changing research.
The Role:
The Clinical Role is a weekly Infectious Diseases outpatient clinic on a Tuesday morning which has a particular focus on infections in immigrants and returned travellers.
The refugee health program is a Victorian Health Department funded program to support the health of refugees and immigrants who arrive in Victoria. This role will be to support the improvement of health outcomes of refugee patients in Victoria.
Please click on the click here to view the PD for additional information regarding the role.
About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship

Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references 

(If you are not currently paid employee of RMH, can you please use your personal email address to apply).
Additional Information:

Further questions should be directed to A/Prof Thomas Schulz, Director of the Victorian Infectious Diseases Service Thomas.schulz@mh.org.au
Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

ctional/Ongoing (The roles may be offered together or separately)

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