BCW 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.
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.
The BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre and the University of British Columbia (UBC), Department of Medical Genetics, invite applications for the Medical Director role in the Provincial Medical Genetics Program.
The Medical Director is responsible for administering one of the largest and most comprehensive clinical genetics programs in the world, located at the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre. There are 13 full-time and part-time clinical geneticists and more than 20 genetic counselors in the clinical group spanning the pediatric, prenatal, internal medicine, biochemical and molecular genetics. The Medical Director reports to the Head of the UBC Department of Medical Genetics and to the Senior Medical Director, Ambulatory Programs, BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre. The position has protected academic time and will include an appropriate University academic rank.
The Provincial Medical Genetics Program provides comprehensive genetic services to the province of British Columbia and has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, education and research. The scope of clinical practice includes prenatal, pediatric and adult genetic assessment, consultation and management. The Program includes a fully accredited Royal College Residency Training Program in Medical Genetics and Genomics, Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) fellowships in clinical, biochemical, molecular and cytogenetics and a Master of Science program in Genetic Counselling. The Provincial Medical Genetics Program faculty supervises MSc, PhD and postdoctoral trainees in UBC's Medical Genetics, Genome Science and Technology, and Bioinformatics Graduate Programs.
The Department seeks a medical geneticist with demonstrated outstanding clinical, academic and leadership skills, who will foster interactions amongst clinical and research faculty in the Department of Medical Genetics and provide leadership and innovation for the Provincial Medical Genetics Program in the emerging era of Genomic Medicine. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is required. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in independent research and/or scholarship in medical education within an interactive environment and should be an enthusiastic mentor.
Candidates for this position will have a M.D. or equivalent degree, must hold or be eligible for permanent licensing in the province of British Columbia and have specialist certification in medical genetics and genomics with either the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists. Candidates will also be considered if they possess comparable training and certification from other countries. A competitive compensation package is offered, including relocation assistance, if necessary.
Make the move to Vancouver, British Columbia, one of the most livable cities in the world!
Applications will be held in strictest confidence and reviewed as soon as they are received until a suitable candidate is identified. The start date of this position is anticipated to be January 1, 2018 or a mutually agreed upon date.
Discover more about BC Women’s and all we have to offer by visiting us at www.bcwomens.ca.
PHSA and UBC hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.