Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
The role
Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in Respiratory Medicine (Fractional), responsible to the Director, for a 0.2 EFT (7 hours per week) position.
The role provides clinical care to patients primarily within Respiratory Medicine and is also actively engaged in patient care, research and education. The key objective is to provide continuity of general respiratory and sleep medicine care.
It is expected that the sessional allocation to this position will expand to include the responsibility and attendance at a rural clinic.
The incumbent may be required to assist in the development, implementation and audit of agreed management protocols and models of care consistent with international best practice standards across all areas within the Services, Department and with other related disciplines in the context of current professional knowledge and available resources. The supervision of Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs), Registrars, Fellows, Locums and trainees in conjunction with the Clinical Service Head and Director may also be required.
Qualifications and Experience
• Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Respiratory & Sleep Medicine.
• Meets Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Respiratory Medicine.
• Experience in teaching and an involvement in research are desirable.
Enquiries: Prof Matthew Naughton, Head, General Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, (03) 9076 3843 or [email protected]
Applications close: Monday, 8 September 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
