Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Orthopaedic Surgeon - Timor Leste

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE?

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is seeking an ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON to work in Timor Leste (East Timor)

If you are:

• A formally qualified and registered Orthopaedic surgeon (a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent qualification)
• Keen and experienced to teach junior medical staff
• Passionate about assisting in the development of an orthopaedic surgical service
• Sensitive and adaptable to cultural differences
• Available for deployment in late 2012 or early 2013 for at least 12 months

… then we would love to hear from you!

ACTIVITIES The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the National University of Timor Leste has started delivering an 18-month course leading to the Postgraduate Diplomas in Surgery. Orthopaedic surgery forms an important part of this PG Diploma. RACS is an important implementing partner, funded by AusAID, the Australian Government’s overseas aid program.

An experienced and passionate Orthopaedic Surgeon is required to join the Timor Leste Program. Your role has two main aims; you will mentor and teach junior doctors enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Surgery together with national and other international faculty and you will also contribute to the development of an appropriate and sustainable orthopaedic service together with the first Timorese orthopaedic surgeon.

Clinical work forms part of the job, but is always directed towards mentoring and training the junior medical staff and medical students.

An attractive remuneration package includes accommodation in Timor’s vibrant capital city.

LOCATION You will be based in Dili at the National Referral Hospital, Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV).

THE PROGRAM The Timor Leste Program, managed by RACS and funded by AusAID, currently employs six full-time clinicians at HNGV and coordinates around 16 specialist team visits across Timor Leste per year.

How to apply:

Please direct expressions of interest or queries for more information to:
Ms Kate Groves
Senior Program Officer
kate.groves@surgeons.org or             +61 3 9276 7436