Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

Role and Facility Information

Within the context of a patient and family-centered model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care (“Providence”), the Division of Maternity, Department of Family Medicine is seeking qualified candidates from the Department of Family Medicine for the role of Head, Division of Maternity, Department of Family Medicine at Providence Health Care.

• In collaboration with the appropriate Program, Academic and Department leadership develops and implements a medical staff human resources plan for the Division;
• Lead strategic planning for the Division in consistent with the Departmental strategic goals and PHC’s strategic plan;
• Participate in planning for operational readiness, clinical service delivery, and transitions, concerning New St. Paul’s Hospital;
• Provide leadership to all members of the Division, fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion;
• Ensure alignment with PHC bylaws, rules, and policies, as well as UBC Faculty of Medicine policies;
• Work with the Department Heads and relevant stakeholders to establish and maintain professional practice standards within the Division, as well as systems to ensure that these standards are met or exceeded;
• Assist in fulfilling education and research objectives within the Division, in accordance with the Master Affiliation Agreement between PHC and the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
  
  

In completing their responsibilities, the Division Head will work in collaboration with the appropriate Program Director to manage the quality of services provided. The Division Head reports to the Department of Family Medicine Head and is accountable to the Vice President of Medical Affairs, through the Family Medicine Department Head, for academic and professional practice matters.

The time commitment under this contract is approximately up to 4 hours per week, with a leadership stipend in accordance with the Health Employers Association of British Columbia Medical Leadership Compensation Framework. This position is for a 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The forecasted start date is January 1st, 2027.

Qualifications

Candidates must be appointed to the Medical Staff at Providence and be a member of the Department of Family Medicine, and must:

• demonstrate strong leadership skills including the ability to effectively manage teams;
• have excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;
• have the ability to deal with a host of interdisciplinary issues involving professional and resource allocation challenges;
• have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to help others to use the same analytical thought processes; and
• have credibility among their peers and the ability to build strategic partnerships across Providence.
  
  

The successful candidate will also exemplify Providence’s values and contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, Providence is committed to our responsibilities on Truth and Reconciliation. We hold ourselves accountable for making our care, facilities and services a safer experience for Indigenous patients, residents, families, staff and Medical Staff.

Why PHC

Providence is a non-profit Catholic organization that provides services in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority. At Providence we embrace compassionate care, social justice, and innovation while delivering medical services to vulnerable populations across Vancouver and its neighbouring communities. Providence is committed to building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion where the staff and Medical Staff – both current and prospective – feel welcomed, valued, and supported to thrive in their work. As we look towards the future, we are led by four strategic pillars: quality-forward, people-forward, learning-forward, and partnerships-forward. We invite you to join us as we work towards building the future of healthcare in British Columbia.

How to Apply

To build a strong and representative workforce, we encourage physicians from all backgrounds to apply. We are deeply committed to diversity within our community, and welcome applications from Indigenous persons, people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification and inclusion of ideas, practices, and ways of knowing that can improve our care and services.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and references with your application.

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