By Courtney Kruk

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Uncertainty over Queensland’s next top doctor has been resolved, with former NSW deputy chief health officer Dr Marianne Gale appointed to the coveted position after a lengthy and controversial recruitment process.

Queensland Health director-general Dr David Rosengren confirmed Gale had been appointed chief health officer and Deputy Director-General for the Population Health Division.

It came after former candidate Dr Krispin Hajkowicz’s offer was abruptly rescinded in August.

Rosengren said Gale was “one of Australia’s foremost public health experts” with “expertise and passion” in communicable diseases, health equity and chronic disease prevention.