Physician Leadership

About us

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) provides all healthcare services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) through a large suite of facilities, clinics, and community services, operated by the five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern- Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western. NLHS prides itself on providing the highest quality care and service to the people in our communities. To do that, we employ motivated and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Health and Well-Being: Every Person. Every Community.

Expressions of interest are requested for the position of Clinical Chief for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) (covering Eastern Urban Zone & Centralized Laboratory Services) in the PLM Program.

Job Summary

Aligned with NL Health Services’ mission, vision, values, and strategic direction, the Clinical Chief for PLM (Eastern Urban Zone & Centralized Services) collaborates with the Senior Provincial Director and the Provincial Clinical Chief to oversee patient-centered diagnostic services within the Molecular and Diagnostic Pathology Division, primarily in the Eastern Urban Zone, and representing all PLM services in the zone.

This position functions within a dyad co-leadership model, partnering with the Zone Director and Division Manager for Molecular and Diagnostic Pathology to ensure the effective organization, management, and delivery of PLM services and the Molecular and Diagnostic Pathology Division across the Eastern Urban Zone.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead Zonal Alignment: Address division-specific issues for the Eastern Urban Zone, ensuring consistency and collaboration with the Clinical Chief (covering Rural Zones and Offsite Digital Pathology Services).
• Champion Quality and Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of clinical governance and ethical practice within the PLM program.
• Drive Innovation: Provide visionary leadership, set strategic direction, and foster innovation across PLM laboratories and testing services.
• Optimize Service Delivery: Share accountability for achieving optimal service levels within allocated resources while promoting an interdisciplinary approach to care.
• Build Strong Relationships: Maintain and promote positive engagement with patients, visitors, and staff to strengthen trust and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to patient-focused care and evidence-based practice.
• Experience and/or academic preparation in health care management
• Satisfy credentialing requirements of services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Eligible Candidates will hold a medical degree.

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador or other appropriate national/provincial licensing bodies as applicable.

• Eligible for membership to medical staff with NL Health Services.

How to Apply:

Please apply directly through Service Now or send your CV along to Jodi Dyke, Provincial Physician Recruiter, NL Health Services.

Email: jodi.dyke@nlhealthservices.ca  

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of conduct, educational documents, registration/licensure and Social Insurance Number (if salaried)