Fellow - Dermatology Clinical and Trials - 2026

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.

• Part-time role, 12 mth contract: up to two days per week, (0.37 EFT / 16 hrs)
• Classification: HM25-29 (depending on experience)
• Alfred Hospital location - in the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre
• Staff benefits 

The Dermatology Research Unit at the Alfred is one of the major Dermatology clinical trial centres in Australia. It is part of the Alfred Dermatology Department, the tertiary referral centre for South-Eastern Melbourne and rural Victoria. We are currently running multiple clinical trials for inflammatory and autoimmune skin disease as well as non-melanoma skin cancers. 

This allows offering treatment options otherwise unavailable for patients with serious chronic skin conditions and being involved with shaping future treatments in Dermatology. The team includes Prof Johannes Kern, Senior Dermatologist Principal Investigators, Research Nurses, Doctors (Clinical and Trial Fellow) and admin staff. It works closely with the VMS clinical and research teams. 

The Alfred Dermatology Clinical and Trials Fellow position provides the opportunity to work in a clinical and research role together with senior consultants, accredited registrars and research nurses. The role includes undertaking scheduled study visits for current clinical trials, performing disease severity assessments, checking for adverse events, collection of blood samples, ECG collection and administration of study drugs. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Alfred Dermatology general clinics and undertake a personal research project with the aim of publication. 

Reporting to Prof Johannes Kern, the position is currently 2 days per week and would suit a medical practitioner who is PGY2+ and interested in applying for the Australasian College of Dermatologists training program in future. The successful applicant should expect to commence in January 2026. The Dermatology Clinical and Trials Fellow should be ideally combined with a VMS Registrar position and parallel application is encouraged. 

Skills and Experience Required 

• MBBS, MD or equivalent degree enabling registration with the Medical Board of Australia; 
• Successful completion of relevant post graduate years; 
• AHPRA medical registration without conditions, undertakings or reprimands. 

 
Staff Benefits   

• Salary packaging and novated leasing available  
• Health and wellbeing incentives such as discounted health insurance 
• Onsite gym and childcare services 
• Staff car parking available 

For all queries regarding this position, please contact Megan Worley at m.worley@alfred.org.au  
Applications close at 10pm Friday 1 August 2025
Tentative date for interviews is Wed 6 + 13 August 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 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