Prevocational Educational Supervisor Dunedin Hospital

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Prevocational Educational Supervisor for Resident Medical Officers

Health New Zealand Southern Dunedin Hospital
Perm 0.1 FTE
Vocationally Registered Doctor who has an interest in Medical Education

We are seeking a hospital Specialist who would be interested in taking up the role of Educational Supervisor for pre-vocational RMOs in Dunedin. This role would complement the current team of 5 supervisors supported by the RMO Unit the Medical Director of Prevocational Education and reporting to the Chief Medical Officer.

Health New Zealand Southern is committed to developing a reputation for excellence in training of Resident Doctors and the first two years for which this role forms a critical foundation.

The Prevocational Educational Supervisor acts on behalf of the Medical Council of New Zealand in fulfilling statutory functions around education training and supervision of PGY1 and PGY2 House Officers. Dunedin Hospital currently approximately 60 PGY1 and 2 House Officers.

The appointment requires the approval of the Medical Council of New Zealand. The Prevocational Educational Supervisor signs a contract with the Medical Council and is paid an annual honorarium (in addition to the 0.1FTE paid by Health New Zealand Southern). The Prevocational Educational Supervisor is required to be:

Known approachable and easily accessible to the PGY1 and PGY2 House Officers
An advocate for the PGY1 and PGY2 House Officers
Able to influence decisions on the run choices for PGY1 and PGY2 House Officers
Interested in education
Able to form good working relationships and liaise with the Chief Medical Officer the Medical Director of Prevocational Education Clinical supervisors and specialists around education training and supervision of PGY1 and PGY2 House Officers
Able to support supervising specialists should the Councils requirements not be met and the educational needs of the PGY1 or PGY2 House Officer compromised.

Training and development would be offered to the successful candidate to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the MCNZ requirements as well as to support the future development of the RMO training programme. Further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the Prevocational Educational Supervisor are available from Agatha Chen SMO Recruitment Advisor as below. There is also details on the MCNZ of interest for this role (including a CV) may be made to the Medical Director of Prevocational Education via Agatha Chen - Phoneor email

Position Description

Closing Date: 19 December 2025

Required Experience:

Manager

Prevocational Educational Supervisor for Resident Medical OfficersHealth New Zealand Southern Dunedin HospitalPerm 0.1 FTEVocationally Registered Doctor who has an interest in Medical EducationWe are seeking a hospital Specialist who would be interested in taking up the role of Educational Supervi...