CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Physician, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Reproductive Surgeon The UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, in collaboration with General Hospital (VGH) and University of Hospital (UBCH), BC Women’s Hospital (BCWH) is seeking a Reproductive Endocrinologist/Suregon with expertise in Reproductive Surgery, for a Part-Time position. This opportunity is for internal candidates only. While providing excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in their current practiice , there is an expectation of a commitment to Reproductive Surgery clinical care and research. Your practice will involve applying current research evidence and best practice standard, to deliver the highest quality of surgical care and inform provincial policies in the area of Reproductive Surgery. Your surgical time is decided upon by the surgical committee based on the current institutional stndards. You are also expected to cover Gynecology call at Vancouver General Hospital according to the current regulations.

Clinical care will be provided at VGH, BCWH, UBCH or the ambulatory surgical care center (ASC). Given the dual appointment at the division and Vancouver Coastal Health system (VCH), you will report to the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at VCH and to the division head of REI for all clinical responsibilities, administrative and HR related matters.

For academic issues, you will report to the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The position will be based within the UBC Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and/or the Division of Gynaecologic Reproductive Endocrinology to best resource the candidate for academic success. You will participate in educational programs of the UBC Department for undergraduate medical student teaching, post-graduate resident teaching and subspecialty fellowship teaching. In addition, continuing medical education for medical and other health care professionals will be an expectation. Opportunities to participate in clinical/scientific research activities and projects, and to represent the division at the regional, provincial, national and international areas is anticipated as congruent with your career development.

As the successful applicant for this position, you will have subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, be certificant with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and be ceritiificant/eligible for licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. In particular, we are seeking an individual with significant Reproductive Surgery interest/skills/expertise in both clinical and academic pursuits.

Remuneration is based on a fee for service.

A letter of application, including curriculum vitate, and three references to be sent to Brian Nelson at [email protected].

This position will be closed when the position is filled.

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,000 births in 2015/16, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system. As an academic health centre BCW’s mandate includes providing strong leadership in research and the education and professional development of health care professionals in areas related to the health of the populations we serve. BC Women’s is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.

St. Paul’s Hospital is an acute care, teaching and research hospital located in downtown Vancouver. It is home to many world-class medical and surgical programs, including heart and lung services, HIV/AIDS, mental health, emergency, critical care, kidney care, elder care and numerous surgical specialties. St. Paul’s Hospital is part of Providence Health Care, The largest Catholic health care organization in Canada, delivering tertiary/quaternary care, teaching and research in Vancouver.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. The Faculty of Medicine is one of the top ranked in Canada. It is provincial in scope, with distributed sites across British Columbia, including BC Women’s Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for research and teaching. Surrounded by the beauty of the Canadian West, UBC embraces bold new ways of thinking that attract exceptional students and faculty. It is a place where innovative ideas are nurtured in a globally connected research community, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute. Faculty members, students, staff and alumni in the UBC Faculty of Medicine are actively engaged in innovative, leading edge research, education and community service on university and hospital campuses across the Province. Together we aim to create knowledge and advance learning that will make a vital contribution to the health of individuals and communities, locally, nationally, and internationally.

PHSA, PHC, and UBC are committed to employment equity and hire on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. obgyn.ubc.ca |