Role We are seeking 2 x General Practitioners (Family Medicine physician) to work 8 to 10 sessions per week at one of our rural practices in Coromandel, Whitianga, Paeroa. We require someone who is highly engaged and passionate about working with our whānau (families) in a kaupapa Māori environment. The successful candidate will need to be committed to achieving health equity and driving quality improvement to ensure better health outcomes for our patients in Hauraki rohe. The cost of Medical Council registration, College fees and medical indemnity insurance for permanent staff will be covered by the practice.
Practice Te Korowai has 5 Whānau Health Centres located in Thames (at Thames Hospital), Whitianga, Coromandel, Paeroa and Te Aroha. We can offer the successful candidate workplace variety, a supportive team and management structure as well as a competitive salary. We are iwi-owned with a strong focus on providing high-quality affordable health care for our community. Responsible to the Clinical Director and an integral part of the Ohu Hauora team, this position is also responsible for ensuring work carried out supports best practice, meets sector standards and whānau needs, respecting the rights and confidentiality of whānau at all times; ensuring services are delivered professionally and of the highest quality to meet funder and contract requirements. This fun, exciting whānau health service has access to multiple in-house resources/wrap-around services, including counselling, chronic care, mental health and whānau ora (housing and social work).
Location Coromandel is a beautiful region located on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. It is known for its stunning natural landscapes, pristine beaches, unique cultural heritage, and vibrant arts scene. Whitianga is a beautiful coastal town located on the eastern coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. It is known for its picturesque beaches, such as Buffalo Beach and Mercury Bay, which offer crystal-clear waters, golden sands, and breathtaking scenery. Paeroa has a great geographic advantage in that it is central to so many other fabulous towns and cities in the North Island. There are three major cities within an hour and a half’s travel, stunning beaches, bush, mountains and rivers as well as being within close reach of the Coromandel Peninsula. Located a mere 23 kilometres south of Paeroa, is the picturesque town of Te Aroha. Home to the Mokena Geyser, the only natural soda water geyser in the world, Te Aroha offers easy access to a number of stunning biking and walking tracks including the Hauraki Rail Trail.