The department is in the process of establishing a fellowship position for those with an interest in clinical leadership roles.

This will be a unique fellowship experience and is aimed at those who have an interest in department and/or wider hospital governance and management.  There would still be a clinical component to the fellowship year.  Expected duties would include

• 2 days/week clinical anaesthesia
• 3 days/week leadership related activites (including non-clinical time)
• participation in after-hours shifts on RMO or fellow roster

The leadership components of the year could be individually tailored to a successful candidate's interests.  Options potentially include, but are not limited to:

• Assistance with day to day management of the department
• Attachment 1 day/week to Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) office with involvement in projects as agreed with CMO.
• Exposure to some of the operational and governance activities and meetings within the DHB

It would be expected that the fellow would undertake some form of post-graduate study. Suggestions include those offered by

• RACMA
• Post-graduate courses at University of Waikato School of Management
• Midland Leadership Program