MS Neuro Immunologist

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Shared Health (1800 - 330 Portage Avenue, Wpg, MB, R3C 0C4), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and The University of Manitoba, Department of Internal Medicine(business addresses noted below), are inviting applications for a MS Neuro Immunologist to fill our labour shortage in Manitoba. Main job duties include diagnose and treatment of diseases, prescribing medications and treatment, ordering lab tests and x-rays and other diagnostic procedures, consulting with other physicians as required, which job duties encompass 50% of the position.

The successful candidate would also be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, and appointed as a geographical full-time member of the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, which job duties encompasses 50% of the position. Job duties are required in English.

This is an academic position within the Section of Neurology, one that has substantial resources within the health system, primarily at two academic health centres and one community-based hospital. The MS Clinic at the Health Sciences Centre serves as the provincial MS Clinic in Winnipeg. Our patient population includes nearly 3000 persons with demyelinating disease. We have four subspecialty trained MS neurologists, collectively adding up to about 1.35 FTE of clinical time. The clinic includes nursing support, a nurse practitioner, a 0.5 FTE PT, 0.8 FTE OT, 0.5 FTE dietitian, and a 0.5 FTE social worker. Clerical staff are shared with the neurology clinic which uses an electronic medical record feeding into a clinical database.

Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in Neurology. The successful candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

Compensation Compensation is derived from a blend of fee-for-service income plus additional stipends.

Primary Site Location: Health Sciences Centre - 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1R9

St. Boniface Hospital - 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6

University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus, 750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

An inclusive, open, and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access, and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under-represented viewpoints, expertise, and forms of excellence to this role.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

The position will remain open until filled.

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