Director of Renal Medicine, Alfred Health

The Director of Renal Medicine will provide effective management and clinical leadership, clinical expertise and strategic direction across all aspects of the Renal Unit, encompassing the provision of comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions, dialysis services, and renal transplantation.

Key responsibilities include leading the clinical and administrative functions of the unit, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety, advancing the unit’s research and educational initiatives, and fostering innovation in service delivery. This role demands strong leadership skills, a commitment to clinical excellence, and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.

About Alfred Health

Alfred Health is the main provider of health services to people in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne and is also a major provider of tertiary & quaternary specialist services to people across Victoria. The Health Service operates three outstanding hospital campuses, The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham, a large network of community programs and 18 statewide services.

Alfred Health provides a comprehensive range of specialist medical and surgical services including Australia’s busiest trauma centre. We also operate one of the largest and most advanced intensive care units (ICU) in the southern hemisphere.

Recognised as a national leader in health care, Alfred Health has a commitment to biomedical research, also known for excellence in training for medical, nursing, allied health and other support staff. This is further enhanced through partnerships with Monash University, La Trobe University, and several internationally recognised medical research organisations such as the Burnet Institute.

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Our Purpose

To improve the lives of our patients and their families, our communities and humanity.

Our Story

We provide treatment, care and compassion to the people of Melbourne and Victoria.

Our research and education programs advance the science of medicine and health and contribute to innovations in treatment and care.

Through our partnerships we build our knowledge and share it with the world.

Across our diverse organisation, we value and respect life from beginning to end.

Our Beliefs

We make a difference
We work together
We work with compassion
We create the future

Ref nr: Please use this reference number when applying: A040149
Application deadline: Tuesday 04 February 2025
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.