Job Description

Requisition ID: 172090

Opportunity Type: Long Term Assignment

Estimated Annual Salary: To Be Determined

Type of Remuneration: Other

Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs:

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About the Opportunity

The Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University / Nova Scotia Health, seeks applications for a Transplant Hepatologist in the Division of Digestive Care and Endoscopy at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. This position is available as of July 1, 2024.

The Division of Digestive Care and Endoscopy is one of 15 divisions within the Department of Medicine and is a leader of tertiary clinical services in the Atlantic Provinces. In addition to playing an important clinical role in the Department, division members have excellent opportunities for collaborative educational and research activities to facilitate rewarding and fulfilling career development.

Responsibilities

It is expected that the successful candidate will provide specialty clinics in the Atlantic Multi-Organ Transplant Program, and participate in teaching in the setting of clinical teaching units. Supervisory experience, including leadership, team-building, and delegation is an advantage. The successful candidate will also participate in provision of the general gastroenterology service at the QE2 Hospital, including coverage of GI consultation, GI call and endoscopy.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold FRCPC (or equivalent) certification in Internal Medicine and subspecialty certification in Gastroenterology. Experience and/or additional training in transplant hepatology is required. Candidates must be eligible for specialty licensure in Nova Scotia.

Compensation & Application

An attractive remuneration and benefits package through an alternative funding plan will apply. Academic appointment ranking will be based on qualifications and experience.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and names and email addresses of three referees to: Department of Medicine Physician Resource Office, c/o Heather Fraser, by email: Heather.Fraser@nshealth.ca

Applications will be accepted until January 19, 2024.

Additional Details

The Department of Medicine is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. Nova Scotia offers exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities in addition to an outstanding quality of life in all domains. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents may be given priority.

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That\'s what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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