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Head, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Employer
IWK Health Centre
Location
Halifax (County), Nova Scotia (CA)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 31, 2017

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Sector
Doctors, Pediatrics
Organization Type
Government

Job Details

The Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre is seeking applicants at the Associate/Professor level for the position of Head, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.  This individual will lead an academic group of seven full-time academic Neonatologists, two non-clinical Neonatologists and one PhD scientist. 

The Division Head will lead the Division which provides care in the 40 bed tertiary care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with referrals from the three Maritime Provinces.  By 2019 this will be a new “single-room” NICU with 44 beds.  The environment of clinical excellence includes Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pediatric Surgical specialties, Pediatric Subspecialties, Residents, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Associate Physicians and an accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Residency/Fellowship program. An active research program includes randomized clinical trials (local and multicenter) as well as a focus on epidemiology and outcomes with the Perinatal Epidemiology Research Unit (PERU), the Nova Scotia Atlee Perinatal Database, the Canadian Neonatal Network and the Perinatal Follow-Up Program which provide a rich source of data for research and quality improvement. Division research is also supported by a Research Nurse and two data system/research assistants. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced academic neonatologist who has the leadership, communication and administrative skills to successfully advance the clinical and academic work of the Division. Qualifications include an MD degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university with specialty training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.  Eligibility for medical licensure in the Province of Nova Scotia is essential.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Halifax, the largest city in Atlantic Canada, offers an attractive maritime environment, an enviable lifestyle and many easily accessible leisure time activities.  Many desirable living areas are within walking distance or a few minutes drive from the IWK Health Centre.

Interested applicants should submit a CV as well as a statement outlining their teaching and research interests.  Three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover by the referees (two of which must be academic), will be requested once a shortlist has been generated.  Deadline for applications is Monday, July 31, 2017.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and letter of interest, and a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid  to: 

Dr. Andrew Lynk

Chair, Department of Pediatrics

Dalhousie University & IWK Health Centre

5850/5980 University Avenue

P.O. Box 9700

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

B3K 6R8

Phone:  (902) 470-8229

Fax:  (902) 470-7975

E-Mail:  andrew.lynk@iwk.nshealth.ca

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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LOCUM NEONATOLOGIST

The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine and the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking a long-term locum tenens neonatologist for all or part of a 6-month block (with likely extension to 12-months) commencing July 1, 2022 for a 0.5 FTE vacancy.  The locum could be structured as part-time for the entire period or full-time for shorter periods.

The IWK Health Centre is an academic tertiary care pediatric and maternal care hospital.   It is the main perinatal centre for Nova Scotia and serves as the pediatric referral centre (including the only pediatric surgical services) for the Maritime Provinces.  The locum neonatologist will primarily provide clinical care as part of an interdisciplinary team in the 40-bed combined Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the IWK Health Centre.  There may also be opportunities to provide care through the Perinatal Follow-Up Program of Nova Scotia, which is closely affiliated with the Division and provides comprehensive detailed, longer term follow-up to selected infants.  Teaching would be a minor component of the role, focused primarily on trainees rotating through the service.  There are no expectations for research or administrative responsibilities.

The successful physician will join a team of seven academic neonatologists.  The NICU features a recently redeveloped state-of-the-art, single-family room care environment.  The service is supported by Obstetrical and Maternal-Fetal Medicine services, a full spectrum of on-site pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties, excellent diagnostic imaging and laboratory resources, and the Reproductive Care Program of Nova Scotia, one of the best regional perinatal programs in North America.  The academic mission of the Division is bolstered by a strong research environment that includes the Nova Scotia Atlee Perinatal Database and the Perinatal Epidemiology Research Unit. 

Academic qualifications include a MD degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university with completed recognized specialty training and certification in Pediatrics and in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (or equivalent).  Eligibility for medical licensure in Nova Scotia is required. 

The application deadline is June 3, 2022

Interested applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees (minimum two academic) to:

Dr. C. David Simpson

Head, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

IWK Health Centre, P.O. Box 9700

5850/5980 University Avenue

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3K 6R8

Phone:         (902) 470-3710

Fax:              (902) 470-6469

E-Mail:         CDavid.Simpson@iwk.nshealth.ca

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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