Autopsy - Pathologist in New Zealand - Locum 6-12 month contract

17 January 2022

Communio is seeking an Anatomical Pathologist to join our team for a 6-12 month contract based in Dunedin, South Island of New Zealand. We are a private company providing forensic and coronial pathologist services in 5 locations throughout New Zealand. We provide approximately 50% of autopsies and contract 25 pathologists across our locations. 

All the Communio mortuaries are accredited and provide high quality services. Pathologists are supported by qualified Mortuary Technicians and Administrative Support Staff and are invited to participate in Communio’s programme of continuous medical education.

The job duties include:

• Performing autopsies on behalf of the Coroner and completing reports
• Assisting with training Mortuary Technicians
• Participating in a rotating on-call roster. (No overnight services are required.)
• Providing holiday cover for other  Pathologists as required
• Participating in Communio's Clinical Quality Assurance programme

The successful applicant will enjoy having work-life balance, and will be expected to complete approximately 220 autopsies per annum (full time). Most of the autopsies would be done in your home location but there will be some travel to other New Zealand mortuaries as required.

Requirements

• Qualifications in anatomical pathology
• Ability to be registered by the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Currently practicing
• Commitment to providing services that are based upon meeting the cultural needs of all individuals and their families.

Salary and benefits

• An attractive salary will be offered to the successful candidate
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Annual vacation, sick/personal leave and paid holidays
• Expert facilitation of the medical registration and immigration process for you (and your family if required)
• Costs associated with medical registration and immigration services for yourself (if applicable)
• Return business flights to New Zealand (if applicable)

Enquiries to: dianne.ball@communio.co.nz