Chemical Pathology Consultant Opportunity in Auckland

Rare opportunity to join NZ's largest medical Laboratory as a Specialist Chemical Pathologist.

• Permanent position
• Auckland, NZ's largest Medical Laboratory
• Specialty Chemical Pathology
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE) : 1.0FTE
• Auckland, NZ one of the worlds most liveable cities

About the Role

In this position you will contribute to general service provision across a very broad range of tests in automation and specialist chemistry. We perform esoteric testing in areas such as chromatography / toxicology, trace elements, proteins and paediatric / metabolic biochemistry, as well as service provision for three national screening programmes (colorectal cancer, newborn metabolic and antenatal screening). Interest and experience in one or more of these areas would be a significant advantage.

The position is primarily based at the main laboratory facility, however participation in service provision in other laboratories in the Northern Region Districts may be a component.

Specific duties of the successful candidate(s) will be by arrangement.

Suitable applicants must hold specialist registration in Chemical Pathology with Medical Council of New Zealand.

The facility is an International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) accredited laboratory and is a major referral medical laboratory in New Zealand for specialised laboratory tests providing tertiary and quaternary laboratory services to the greater Auckland and Northland region. Test referrals originate from hospitals, community laboratories and research units throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

About the Team / Service / Location

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are located in central Auckland.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

About you

Essential qualifications

Desirable qualifications

Experience and / or qualifications in biochemical genetics, metabolic medicine, chromatography, massspectrometry, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring, and screening programmes.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.

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