Public Health Physician Screening - Prevention - NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference and leading change

Join Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

We have the opportunity available for a Public Health Physician Screening to join our experienced, supportive team. This is a part-time, fixed term role until November 2024.

The Public Health Physician is responsible for providing public health medicine leadership and technical support for the on-going quality, monitoring and evaluation of the screening programmes. This role will see you provide public health medicine, biostatistical and epidemiological advice and leadership across the screening programmes.

You will collaborate with the analytical team to report on, monitor and evaluate the screening programmes. Lead discussions with and seek advice from advisory groups on the quality and performance of the screening programmes.

Mōu | About you

You have demonstrated experience and expertise in monitoring and evaluation of population health programmes. You keep abreast of research, evidence, technology and other medical advances relevant to screening programmes and are comfortable building collaborative and positive relationships. You're comfortable representing the clinical team and provide a public health lens in the ongoing development and refinement of information technology systems and tools. Lead projects and other work to ensure all work is well planned and managed by taking strategic and tactical approaches to achieve results.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

You will have:

• An annual practising certificate with the New Zealand Medical Council
• Vocational registration with either the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine or the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine
• The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a team and with a range of diverse stakeholders
• Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels within the public and private sectors, related industry and community interest groups and the wider national and international communities
• The ability to maximise the quality and contributions of individuals and teams to achieve the organisation's vision, purpose and goals

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting or continuing your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Elismha Lubbe on careers@health.govt.nz