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Position Title Gynecologic Oncologist - Subspecialist
Type of position: Continuing Appointment with Annual Academic Career Development
Department/Unit Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (VG Site, QEII HSC, NS Health)
About the opportunity
Two Positions
Division of Gynecologic Oncology Sub-Specialist
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dalhousie University
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology is welcoming applications for academic medical staff positions. We are expanding to a Division of 5.8 FTE within the C/AFP (Clinical Academic Funding Plan) in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The Division provides gynecologic oncology care primarily for the province of Nova Scotia, which has a population of over 1M, most of whom are rural.
Our primary site is in Halifax with outreach to community centers for clinical care. The group works closely with radiation oncology, pathology, and genetics. We enjoy strong clinical and academic collaboration with gynecologists, oncology nurse practitioners, and those in general oncologic practice. We have strong academic and research partnerships with foundational scientists and epidemiologists. Department members participate in medical education and clinically-oriented research. Within our Collective Practice, we are particularly interested in provincial quality of care initiatives to ensure equitable access and delivery of care. We currently work in a Collective Care Clinical Model, and within this is a shared surgical practice. We are looking for a new collaborative team member who exhibits innovative thinking and is dedicated to providing and advancing the highest quality care for patients living with gynecologic cancers in Nova Scotia.
Applicants require a RCPSC Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology or equivalent. They should have an interest in pursuing teaching/education and research within their professional scope. Experience in clinical practice is preferred.
Dalhousie’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology have a Clinical and Academic Funding Plan (C/AFP) and physicians will be compensated as part of the practice plan.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae along with a brief statement of their prior experience and their particular areas of interest (clinical, teaching, research) by October 11, 2024 to: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/ .
Queries should be sent to annette.maclellan@iwk.nshealth.ca
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
Close Date 10/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/17373
Documents Needed to Apply:
Required Documents:
Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter
Teaching Statement
Optional Documents
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Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Sub-Specialist Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dalhousie University
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Dalhousie University in Halifax Nova Scotia has an immediate opening for up to 2 locum physicians. We are welcoming applications for academic medical staff position(s). The Division provides gynecologic oncology care mainly for the province of Nova Scotia which has a population of over 1M, about half of whom live outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality. We also provide surgical gynecologic oncology services for the patients of PEI who make up approximately 10 percent of our surgical volume.
Our primary site is in Halifax with outreach to community centers for clinical care. The group works collaboratively with radiation oncology, pathology, and genetics within the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program. Department members participate in the education of medical students and residents and a wide range of clinical and preclinical research with local collaborators in foundational science and epidemiology. Within our Collective Practice, we are particularly interested in provincial quality of care initiatives to ensure equitable access and delivery of care. We currently work in a Collective Care Clinical Model, and within this is a shared surgical practice. The ideal candidate(s) will be flexible and exhibit innovative thinking.
Halifax is a growing, dynamic city with a high percentage of residents involved in post-secondary education and health care. The province of Nova Scotia is making significant investments in health care and have implemented many innovative programs and approaches to address the universal challenges faced within the health care system. The term of the locum(s) will commence as soon as possible, and we will work with the successful candidate(s) to provide an appealing term length. It is anticipated that there will be permanent faculty positions advertised in the very near future.
Applicants require a RCPSC Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology or equivalent. The successful candidates will be required to provide the full scope of gynecologic oncology care including systemic therapy, surgical gynecologic oncology and call coverage. Experience in clinical practice is preferred. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, and curriculum vitae to annette.maclellan@iwk.nshealth.ca.
Please submit:
1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover Letter
Applications received prior to the deadline will be considered, as there is an urgent need to identify at least one candidate ASAP. The posting will close on Friday, September 13, 2024.