Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Lung Transplantation

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.

Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in Respiratory Medicine (Lung Transplantation). This is a joint appointment with Alfred Health and Monash University (Associate Professor/Senior Research Fellow (Respiratory), Level C/D or a hospital appointment with negotiated appropriate academic title) and is a Full-Time position. 
The Department of Respiratory Medicine at The Alfred provides a comprehensive suite of specialist consultative services throughout the breadth of respiratory medicine and allergic diseases with four constituent clinical services.  The clinical operational structure comprises of:

• Lung Transplantation Service
• Cystic Fibrosis Service
• General Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service (including interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension)
• Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Service

The unit is supported by Pulmonary Physiology (a comprehensive Lung Function Laboratory, a Sleep Laboratory and a Bronchoscopy service.
A number of joint cross portfolio Services underpin the clinical operations of Respiratory Medicine. The academic and teaching activities are under the auspices of Monash University’s Respiratory Medicine@ Alfred and School of Translational Medicine. 
The Specialist in Respiratory Medicine is required to provide clinical expertise and service in Respiratory Medicine, in particularly acute post-operative inpatient management and ongoing care of lung transplant recipients. As a joint academic appointee with Monash University, the Associate Professor/Senior Research Fellow will be responsible for leading a research program in the field of Respiratory Medicine.
Applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Demonstrable substantial relevant knowledge and experience in Respiratory Medicine, particularly lung donor and lung transplant recipient assessment, acute peri-operative lung transplant inpatient management and ongoing care of lung transplant recipients, as well as meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Respiratory Medicine. 
Enquiries can be directed to:

• Prof Greg Snell, Head Lung Transplant Service (Medical), Department of Respiratory Medicine on +61 3 9076 2867, email  g.snell@alfred.org.au  
• Prof Trevor Williams Director: Respiratory Medicine and Program Director Alfred Heart and Lung on +61 3 90762405, email t.williams@alfred.org.au 
• Prof Anne Holland Head of Respiratory Research @ Alfred School of Translational Medicine, Monash University. email anne.holland@monash.edu 

Applications close: Sunday, 26th May 2024

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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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