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• Director of Surgery, Mackay Base Hospital, Mackay Health Service District.
• Professor/Associate Professor of Surgery, Sydney West Area Health Service
• Locum- Breast / General Surgeon, Gosford, Newcastle
• Fellow in Transplant Surgery, John Hunter Hospital, NSW
• Colorectal Fellow Locum Position 2009, Cabrini Health, Melbourne
• Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Surgery), Mackay Base Hospital
• Director of Orthopaedics, Mackay Base Hospital
• Staff General and Vascular Surgery, Cairns Base Hospital
• Staff General and Vascular Surgery, Cairns Base Hospital
• Staff Specialist General Surgery, Cairns Base Hospital
• General Surgeon, Peel Health Campus
• General Surgeon, Latrobe Regional Hospital
• Deputy Chief Cancer Officer, NSW
• Ophthalmologist at Dili National Hospital, Timor Leste.
• General Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Director of Surgery

Department of Surgery, Mackay Base Hospital, Mackay Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $370 092 p.a., comprising salary between $130 491 - $165 444 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), private use of fully maintained vehicle, communications package, professional development allowance and 3.6 weeks p.a. leave, professional indemnity cover, locality allowance, private practice arrangements plus clinical manager’s allowance, overtime and on-call allowances (L18-L27) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: H08MK10804.

Duties/Abilities: Provide high quality clinical services, education of medical staff and students and others as required. Provide positive leadership within the department. If you are not a Queensland Health employee, a criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job.

Enquiries: Dr Nils Wagner (07) 4968 6309.
Application Kit: (07) 4968 3777 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus
Closing Date: Monday, 15 December 2008.

Professor/Associate Professor of Surgery

• Nepean Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and
• Sydney West Area Health Service (SWAHS)
• Reference No. S08/108

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical graduates for appointment to the position of Professor/Associate Professor of Surgery based at Nepean Hospital. The successful applicant will be appointed to the Nepean Clinical School of the Faculty of Medicine in the discipline of Surgery and will be teaching in the University of Sydney Medical Program, actively conduct and contribute to research in an area of special interest, supervise postgraduate research students, supervise and coordinate the work and training of Registrars within the hospital and other postgraduate teaching and have acute and elective clinical service responsibilities in the relevant discipline.

The appointment will be full-time, initially for five years but may be renewed without advertisement for a further period, subject to need and the availability of funds. The Nepean Clinical School and SWAHS are committed to maintaining a strong academic role in Surgery and reappointment, while conditional upon satisfactory performance, can be expected.

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For a complete candidate information pack and to apply contact: Nicola Robertson, Consultant, SydneyRecruitment, or email to srsacademic@usyd.edu.au

It is strongly advised that all candidates read the full Candidate Information Pack prior to applying. It is imperative that applicants respond to each of the Selection Criteria listed within this document.

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

Appointment is on merit, as women are under-represented at this employment level suitably qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 3 December 2008

Locum- Breast / General Surgeon, Gosford (Dec 2008-Sept 2009)

Gosford is located centrally between Sydney and Newcastle, with only one hours drive in either direction. The Hunter Valley, famous for incredible wines is only 130kms away. But why leave? Central Coast is blessed with superb beaches and the beautiful Brisbane Waters. Terrigal beach is a favourite tourist spot, with great restaurants for fine or casual dining. Avoca beach is the favourite surfing beach and an awesome spot for fishing off extensive rock platforms. There are relaxing bike trails around Brisbane Waters and bush walks into the mountains, so why not explore? See pelican feeding at the Entrance, hire a paddle boat or explore the water-ways by kayak. Be entertained in the evenings by our local theatre company. Enjoy the shopping at Erina or check out the nearby factory outlets. So much to do, or just relax during your time off.

The position is for 9 months, relieving a busy breast / general surgeon whilst she is on maternity leave. The practice manages approximately 100-150 new breast cancer cases per year. Although the bulk of referrals are breast related, there will always be an interesting mix of general surgical cases. You will have admitting rights to Gosford Hospital as well as North Gosford Private Hospital. Your three workplaces are all within two minutes of eachother. Commitments include approximately 2.5 days consulting in private rooms, one full day public operating at Gosford Hospital and one full day private operating. A short endoscopy list once per month is also included. The successful applicant will participate in the oncall roster. This includes one weekday on call per fortnight and one weekend in ten. You will be expected to participate in morbidity / mortality meetings, student and registrar teaching and the breast cancer multi-disciplinary meetings (one hour per fortnight).

Applicants need to posess a primary medical qualification registerable in NSW and be a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Insurance for public patients can be covered by the public hospital but you will need your own private insurance cover. You will require your own transport and accomodation.

Earnings will be approximately $1800 per day. The potential is there to earn more. Full details will be explained upon application.

Period of Contract - 1/12/08 - 7/9/09

For further information, please contact
Dr Sharon Laura
48 Hills St. Gosford,
NSW, 2250
02 43696583 (before 6pm)
0425341372 (mob)
peter.emsermann@bigpond.com

Fellow in Transplant Surgery

HUNTER NEW ENGLAND AREA HEALTH SERVICE, Newcastle Transplant Unit, John Hunter Hospital, NSW
Temporary Full Time
Position No: 61286

The Newcastle Transplant Unit provides services in renal transplantation for the Hunter, New England and Northern Rivers Health Areas in New South Wales, Australia.

In Newcastle it is located at the John Hunter Hospital and the Royal Newcastle Centre which is a 600-bed principal referral hospital affiliated with the University of Newcastle.

It is a multidisciplinary specialist Unit carrying out upwards of 25 renal transplants per year. It seeks a Fellow in Transplant Surgery available from the 19 January 2008. The position is for a 12 month period in the first instance.

You must have a medical degree registrable in NSW and possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or specialist recognition as provided for in the staff Specialist (State) Award or the Health Insurance Act 1973.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. For end stage renal disease patients assessments of transplantability and management of post operative transplant care including immunosuppression.
2. To train in and carry out all aspects of deceased donor and live donor renal transplantation.
3. To train in and carry out vascular access construction and maintenance.
4. To train in vascular ultrasound.
5. To assist and train in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
6. To contribute to research/service development in transplantation including existing research programs of this Unit.

CRITERIA:

1. For those in training for general surgery, urology or vascular surgery FRACS or FRCS or equivalent.
2. Post fellowship in general surgery, urology or vascular surgery.

CONTACT:
Professor Adrian Hibberd
Area Director of Transplantation
Newcastle Transplant Unit
John Hunter Hospital
Tel: (02) 4921 4326
Email: Adrian.Hibberd@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au

CLOSING DATE: 21 November 2008

Applications can be lodged on line at www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/recruitment Application Information Packages are available at this web address or by contacting the application kit line on (02) 4926 7626.

Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Salary and conditions in accordance with relevant award. Hunter New England Health promotes the values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Ethics, Excellence, Caring, Courage & Commitment and is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

NSW Health Service: employer of choice

COLORECTAL FELLOW LOCUM POSITION 2009

Commencing February 9th 2009. Completion date: May 30th 2009
Applications are invited for: LOCUM Colorectal Fellow (FRACS required)

Cabrini Health is a private not for profit organisation consisting of 450 beds over four
campuses. The Colorectal Fellow positions will be an attachment to the Cabrini Monash
University Department of Surgery headed by Professor Adrian Polglase. There are 5
colorectal surgeons within the department all of whom are members of the Colorectal Surgical
Society of Australia and New Zealand. In excess of 300 major colorectal cases are performed
at Cabrini each year. The range of surgical procedures includes laparoscopic colorectal
surgery, as well as routine and advanced anal and transanal surgery. Cabrini is a referral
centre for patients requiring transanal endoscopic microsurgery.

The appointee's clinical responsibilities will principally be assisting colorectal surgeons in the
full range of surgical procedures. The clinical exposure will also include experience in the
gastrointestinal physiology laboratory.

In addition the fellow will play a role with ward consultations, participating in ward rounds,
assisting in covering surgeons during their leave etc. The appointee would be expected to participate
in the undergraduate teaching program for the medical students who rotate through the
hospital and take part in post-graduate presentations, meetings and clinical audits.

The appointee will be required to spend a prescribed time in clinical research within the
Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery and will have a core role in conducting
clinical research utilizing the resource of a web-based neoplasia database affiliated with the
CSSANZ. In addition the appointee will have the opportunity to participate in the
investigations and research of the Cabrini Gastro Intestinal Diagnostic Unit. There will also be
involvement with the MRI department, developing expertise in the MRI staging of rectal
carcinoma.

Further enquiries & written applications (including CV & 3 referees) should be directed to:
Prof. Adrian Polglase
"Colorectal LOCUM Fellow Application"
Cabrini Monash University Department of Surgery
183 Wattletree Road
MALVERN VIC 3144
Phone: +61 3 9509 8233
Fax: +61 3 9509 0812
Email: alp@colorectalmalvern.com.au

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Surgery)

Department of Surgery, Mackay Base Hospital, Mackay Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $378 992 p.a., comprising salary between $156 049 - $165 444 p.a. (L25-L27) or Remuneration value up to $350 845 p.a., comprising salary between $130 491 - $151 574 p.a. (L18-L24), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), private use of fully maintained vehicle, communications package, professional development allowance and 3.6 weeks p.a. leave, professional indemnity cover, accommodation allowance, locality allowance, private practice arrangements plus overtime and on-call allowances. (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: H08MK1035.

Duties/Abilities: Responsible for assisting the Director in: provision of high quality clinical services, education of medical staff and students as required and the provision of positive leadership within the department. Perform after hours and weekend clinical duties as rostered, clinical assistance in emergencies as directed and supervision of trainees and other staff as appropriate.

Enquiries: Dr Raad Almehdi (07) 4968 6000.
Application Kit: (07) 4968 3777 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus
Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2008.

Director of Orthopaedics

Department of Orthopaedics, Mackay Base Hospital, Mackay Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $368 592 p.a., comprising salary between $156 049 - $165 444 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), private use of fully maintained motor vehicle, communications package, professional development allowance and 3.6 weeks p.a. leave, professional indemnity cover, locality allowance, private practice arrangements plus clinical manager's allowance, overtime and on-call allowances (L25-L27) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: H08MK09653.

Duties/Abilities: Responsible for provision of high quality clinical services, education of medical staff and students, allied health, interested community groups and nursing staff, and actively participate in patient safety, audit, research and service planning activities.

Enquiries: Dr Frank Trost (07) 4968 6309.
Application Kit: (07) 4968 3777 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus
Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2008.

Staff Specialist (General and Vascular Surgery)

Surgical Services, Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns and Hinterland Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $333 433 p.a., comprising salary between $130 491 - $151 574 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), private use of fully maintained vehicle, communications package, professional development allowance and 3.6 weeks p.a. leave, professional indemnity cover, locality allowance, private practice arrangements plus overtime and on-call allowances. (L18-L24) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: H08CA09569.
Duties/Abilities: Assist in the provision of high quality services to patients requiring surgical services.

Enquiries: Rhonda Clark (07) 4080 9658.
Application Kit: (07) 4050 6753 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus
Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2008.

Staff Specialist (General Surgery)

Surgical Services, Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns and Hinterland Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $333 433 p.a., comprising salary between $130 491 - $151 574 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), private use of fully maintained vehicle, communications package, professional development allowance and 3.6 weeks p.a. leave, professional indemnity cover, locality allowance, private practice arrangements plus overtime and on-call allowances. (L18-L24) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) JAR: H08CA09564.
Duties/Abilities: Assist in the provision of high quality services to patients requiring surgical services.

Enquiries: Rhonda Clark (07) 4080 9658.
Application Kit: (07) 4050 6753 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus
Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2008.

Exciting opportunity for General Surgeon
at Peel Health Campus

Peel Health Campus is situated in Mandurah, 70km south of Perth in booming Western Australia. Mandurah is one of Australia's fastest growing regions and abounds in natural beauty and lifestyle opportunities. It is blessed with superb beaches and waterways and a short drive brings you to the forests and vineyards of the Darling Escarpment. Recreational opportunities abound with several local marinas and world class golf courses. We even have a new performing arts center. All this is less than an hour by train or car from Perth and less than 2 hours to the world famous Margaret River region.

The hospital is a privately operated entity which provides services to both public and private patients. Theatre is extremely well run and efficient. Currently there are approximately 120 inpatient beds with plans for construction of a new fully private hospital.

Employment arrangements are flexible and combinations of salary/fee for service as well as generous on call payments are available. There are great opportunities for private practice with a regional growth at 5-7% a year and 47% of the population privately insured.

Applicants need to possess a primary medical qualification registrable in Western Australia and be a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or have an equivalent post graduate qualification in General Surgery.

For further information please contact:
Dr Aled Williams
MBChB, MRCGP, MPH+TM, FACEM
Director of Medical Services
110 Lakes Road, Mandurah WA 6210
Tel: (08) 9531 8579
Fax: (08) 9531 8578
Email: aled.williams@peelhc.com.au

Latrobe Regional Hospital
General Surgeon

Are you looking for a new challenge within a Victorian major regional centre? If so, this may be the position for you. We are now seeking an additional General Surgeon to join our highly professional and enthusiastic team.

For the right candidate, we offer very attractive support arrangements and a range of options within the package. There is scope for combined hospital/private practice for interested applicants. The successful applicant will participate in the oncall roster that is currently operating in a 1 in 5 arrangement. Candidates must be eligible for Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria.

Suitably qualified applicants may be considered for an academic co-appointment to Monash University's Gippsland Medical School. The academic appointee would undertake some teaching and/or research.

Latrobe Regional Hospital serves a population of 230,000 across 44,000kms of Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley with in excess of 25,500 annual admissions. The beautiful and highly productive Latrobe Valley is located at the gateway to Gippsland in the south east corner of the State of Victoria. Only 70 minutes from the outskirts of Melbourne it's surprising, it's diverse and it's substantial.

Who to contact
Peter Trye
Chief Medical Officer
Latrobe Regional Hospital
Ph: 03 5173 8823
Email: ptrye@lrh.com.au

Applications to
Catherine Wilks
Medical Recruitment and Roster Co-ordinator
Latrobe Regional Hospital
PO Box 424, Traralgon VIC 3844
Ph: 03 5173 8554
Email: cwilks@lrh.com.au

Deputy Chief Cancer Officer NSW

• High level influencing role
• Succession opportunity

Ophthalmologist at Dili National Hospital, Timor Leste
(East Timor Eye Program)
2008-2010 (2011)

Established in July 2001, the East Timor Eye Program (ETEP) is a program targeted at delivering national eye-care services to East Timor. ETEP has already provided initial interim eye care for East Timor and is now working with the East Timorese Local Health Authorities to build a comprehensive and sustainable eye care system for the future.

In 2008, new District Hospitals will be commissioned and Eye Departments will be set up in five of these District Hospitals to help enhance the quality of service delivery in the districts. 

The ETEP is seeking to engage an ophthalmologist to oversee the running of the Eye Clinic at Dili National Hospital as well as conduct and supervise outreach services in the district hospitals of Timor Leste. 

The ETEP's ophthalmologist will be based in Dili and will be expected to engage in surgical audits as well as appropriate research in public health as needed. Teaching and training of local Timorese doctors in Ophthalmology will be an ongoing responsibility. The ophthalmologist will also maintain a close working relationship with the visiting teams from Australia under the auspices of the Australia - Timor Leste Program of Assistance for Specialised Services (ATLASS) which is funded by AusAID.

This is an exciting job at an exciting time for an ophthalmologist who is willing to take on the challenge of establishing eye services in Timor Leste under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, Republic of Timor Leste and the East Timor Eye Program. 

The initial contract will be for a period of one year with a probation period of three months. The contract period is expected to last three to four years by mutual agreement.

For all applications and further enquiries please contact Dr Nitin Verma: nitin@etep.org.au

ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

General Surgeon required for
Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV)
Dili, Timor Leste (East Timor)

Full time position for 6-12 months to commence ASAP

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) manages several donor funded health projects in the Asia-Pacific Region. Since 2001 the College has been providing surgical services to improve the availability and quality of general and specialist surgical services to the people of Timor Leste through the training of local Timorese doctors and nurses and assisting with the delivery of tertiary health care services. The program currently employs 4 full-time clinical advisors (general surgeon, anaesthetist, intensive care nurse and operating theatre nurse) at the HNGV and co-ordinates approximately 12 specialist surgical team visits per year.

The HNGV as the national hospital for Timor Leste is responsible for the provision of a wide range of surgical and non-surgical specialist services and it is the national referral hospital for the 5 district hospitals in the country. The hospital provides a range of surgical services such as general surgery (including paediatric), obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedic, ENT and oro-maxillo-facial surgery. The hospital has 268 in-patient beds including 70 surgical, 35 paediatric, 10 neonatal and a 5 - bed intensive care unit, and a staff of 60 doctors (40 specialists) and 150 nurses. The hospital is currently undergoing extensive rebuilding with the construction of a new theatre, wards, emergency and ICU complex.

The Ministry of Health has requested the RACS to provide a second general surgeon. This position is especially intended to assist in the development of surgical services in the whole of Timor, including models of training. The RACS is therefore looking for a suitably qualified general surgeon with an interest in helping this young nation improve its surgical services capacity.

For a detailed position description and other enquiries please contact Ms Tanya Edmonds, Program Manager, International Projects, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons ph: +61 3 9276 7413 or Dr Eric Vreede, Team Leader ATLASS in Timor Leste, teamleeader@mail.timortelecom.tp, ph: +670 725 7125.

Please send your application including a covering letter and CV at your earliest convenience to tanya.edmonds@surgeons.org.