Job Summary:

Job Title:

Infectious Disease Physician

Work Site:

Vancouver General Hospital

Status:

Part Time

Start Date:

TBD

Compensation Type:

To be discussed at interview

Come work as an Infectious Disease Physician for Vancouver General Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine at the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) invites applications for an Infectious Diseases Physician. It is expected that the physician recruited will also be recommended for a Clinical Faculty position with the University of British Columbia, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, based at VGH, which is a part of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

The successful candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC in Infectious Diseases. They must have formal training in Infectious Diseases. Clinical experience is valued. They must also be able to collaborate with other divisions and allied health. The successful candidate will be a full member of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vancouver General Hospital with participation on the general Infectious Diseases consult service and the after-hours and/or weekend call pool. This will include inpatient and outpatient care responsibilities. They will also be expected to participate in the undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching activities of the Division and Department. Additional clinical or academic training is valued.

This position will be a clinical appointment at Vancouver General Hospital within the Division of Infectious Diseases.

Apply today to join our team!

Priority will be given to someone holding academic position & looking for clinical work of 0.25 FTE.

Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, & Experience**:**

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory

Closing Statement:

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.