Lead the gastroenterology service to deliver high-quality, equity-focused care within budgeted resources

Head Of Department - Gastroenterology

The Gastroenterology service at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty provides specialist services to people living across the Bay of Plenty. The service provides ambulatory outpatient clinics at both Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals, along with participating in the delivery of endoscopy across both sites. In addition, an acute inpatient service is provided at Tauranga Hospital, alongside an after-hours acute endoscopy service.

This role works in partnership with organizational service and business leaders, to support the development and progression of the Service Strategic Plan. The key aims are to ensure access to high quality specialist care, alongside supporting the Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty goals of reducing health disparity and improving outcomes for Māori.

This role provides direct leadership, coaching and support to colleagues within the service, and participates in recruitment, professional reviews, and practice development.

The successful applicant will have 0.2FTE of their current FTE allocated to the leadership responsibilities, along with an annual allowance/stipend. This leadership role is a three-year tenure.

This role is about supporting and empowering individuals to develop their skills and overseeing service delivery, to achieve organizational outcomes within budgeted resources. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate leadership qualities when working alongside and supporting their colleagues.

This position is open to internal candidates working for Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your Curriculum Vitae along with a short letter discussing your capacity generically to deal with the responsibilities set out in the Position Description, including the following points:

  • Modelling of the organization’s values
  • Commitment to working collaboratively with the service leadership team
  • Acknowledging the requirement to be responsive with communication
  • Becoming familiar with annual/monthly budgets

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 30th of August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BOP-SMORecruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz