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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  MDP-2  $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 12 months

About the Role

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes and making a meaningful impact in Aboriginal communities? We are seeking a dedicated Tuberculosis Fellow to join our team in tackling tuberculosis (TB) elimination in response to a recent cluster outbreak. In this unique role, you will deliver culturally safe and appropriate care to patients affected by TB, working closely with Aboriginal communities to ensure effective health outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to conduct outreach clinics in remote areas of South Australia under full supervision, providing essential care where it is needed most.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will play a key role in supporting the SA Tuberculosis Program and the Department of Thoracic Medicine, contributing to both clinical and public health initiatives. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development in infectious diseases and public health while making a genuine difference in community health. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional with a commitment to equity and cultural safety, we invite you to join us in this important endeavour.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, contributing to the elimination of Tuberculosis in Aboriginal communities.

• Qualifications & Experience: MBBS or equivalent, with Fellowship or advanced training in respiratory or infectious diseases. Experience in TB care and public health.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrated ability to deliver cross-cultural care, including experience working with Aboriginal and remote communities.
• Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills, professional integrity, adaptability, and a collaborative team approach.
• Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to professional development, quality improvement, and delivering culturally safe healthcare outcomes.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 891263

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24 January 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 891263 RD Tuberculosis Fellow.pdf

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