An exciting opportunity has arisen at Te Puna Manawa for a youth friendly School Based General Practitioner to provide a school clinic to Rangatahi in the Waitematā region. (4 hours per week)
He kōrero mō mātou | About Us
Te Puna Manawa Trust (HealthWEST) is a Hauora Māori Partner Provider and Non-Government Organisation (NGO) committed to providing effective and efficient health services to the community. We are passionate about improving the health outcomes for our communities and providing innovative community and primary health services across the Waitematā and Te Toka Tumai region by delivering free, accessible, innovative community and primary healthy services focusing on Māori, Pacific, tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and other high-needs populations. Please note: We have two secondary schools in Waitakere that require a 4-hour clinic.
He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role
The SBHS GP role involves providing health services for adolescents in a Te Whatu Ora funded school. The role requires working in collaboration with School Nurses, wider school pastoral teams, Nurses working in Alternative Education, Teen Parent Units and Kura Kaupapa and the wider team at the Youth Health Hub. Days of employment are negotiable for the right candidate in line with the service needs.
He kōrero mōu | About You:
The ideal candidate will be vocationally registered and passionate about delivering culturally informed interventions for Rangatahi and their whānau. You will need to be an excellent communicator, able to establish a good rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds, as well as sound clinical competence, and familiarity with using the HEAADSSS assessment tool. Great IT skills and proficient knowledge of Medtech desirable.
Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer
- Full orientation and induction
- A friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- Passionate and dedicated team
Tikanga haumaru | Safety Checking
Te Puna Manawa is committed to the application of the Children’s Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. Safety checking for employment will be required for this role.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If you think this is the role for you, please send your cover letter & cv to careers@tepunamanawatrust.co.nz
Please note this role may be filled prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. Te Puna Manawa Trust (HealthWEST) is committed to a fair recruitment process in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles.