Job Description / Duties

The Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine at the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) invites applications for a Transplant Infectious Diseases (ID) Physician. It is expected that the physician recruited will also be recommended for a clinical faculty position with the University of British Columbia Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, based at VGH.

There is also an expectation to conduct and publish research studies, trials, and/or quality assurance projects that are innovative and relevant. The successful candidate will show demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and will be expected to participate in the undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching activities of the Division and Department.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter describing research interests and plans.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Provisional
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory

Additional Information

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Olivia Todd, Executive Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.”



Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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Contact Information

Olivia Todd, Executive Medical Staff Talent Acquisition: medstaffcareers@vch.ca