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PEDIATRIC CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON

BC Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital is seeking an experienced Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide comprehensive care for the Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. BC Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital serves as the only Cardiothoracic surgical referral centre for infants and children throughout the province of B.C. and the Yukon (population 5.3 million) and is an active surgical member of the Western Canadian Children\xe2\x80\x99s Heart Network, which coordinates the surgical care for all children with congenital heart disease throughout Western Canada. The Division provides comprehensive interdisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for the full spectrum of congenital and acquired cardiac and thoracic conditions in children. The Division also has an active Cardiac Transplant and mechanical assist device program.

The successful candidate will join 2 faculty cardiothoracic surgeons and a comprehensive Cardiac Sciences centre of excellence with an established teaching and clinical research focus.

The preferred candidate will be certified in cardiac surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and will have completed at least one fellowship in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery in a recognized centre of excellence. The candidate should have experience in Heart Transplantation, mechanical circulatory support implantation and will also have demonstrated excellence in collaborative, multidisciplinary cardiothoracic care. An academic interest is welcomed. Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians of British Columbia and appointment to the Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia.

The successful candidate will also be committed to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per the Truth & Reconciliation Commission (2015) and BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019). As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Remuneration and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications including a cover letter, CV, the names, ranks and contact information of three referees should be directed to:

Dr. Mohammed Al Aklabi MD, FRCSC

Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery

British Columbia Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital

Suite AB307 \xe2\x80\x93 4480 Oak St.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

V6H 3V4

Applications will be accepted until September 10th, 2023.

(BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

For more information about BC Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital, please visit: www.bcchildrens.ca

BC Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC) hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is first directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents but international candidates are invited to apply. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Government unanimous passing of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to meaningful and lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as we move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission\xe2\x80\x99s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
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