Pediatric Nephrologist

REGULAR PART TIME (0.50 FTE)

Division of Nephrology

Department of Pediatrics,

University of British Columbia

BC Children’s Hospital

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

The Division is a provincial resource serving a total population base of 4.2 million and provides a broad range of consultative services, inpatient care and outreach clinics. The Division currently has six full[1]time and one part time faculty members. The Division is recognized for its excellence in clinical care and education, its clinical and translational research programs, and its clinical care pathway development. Current faculty bring research expertise related to congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary track, glomerular diseases, acute kidney injury, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation. The Division has a Royal College accredited sub-specialty training program.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.

The UBC Department of Pediatrics and BCCH are seeking a Pediatric Nephrologist who will provide clinical care, education and participate in the research activities of the division. The current need is for an individual with expertise and interest in general nephrology and kidney transplant.

Applications are invited from clinicians with potential to thrive in a busy clinical and academic environment. As the successful candidate, you will have demonstrated a commitment to hospital based nephrology with excellence in providing a high quality clinical care and quality improvement. Duties include inpatient service with call, as well as the transplant service and pediatric nephrology outreach. Opportunities are also available for chronic kidney disease, renal dialysis, and transition medicine, based on availability and interest. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants MUST have a Medical Degree and must be eligible to obtain a specialist license to practice medicine in British Columbia, as well as have sub-specialty training in pediatric nephrology and be a Fellow (or be eligible for Fellowship) in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Applications, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and the names of four references, should be directed to:

Head, Division of Nephrology
BC Children’s Hospital
4480 Oak Street, Room K4-150
Vancouver BC V6H 3V4 Canada
Email: scott.wenderfer@cw.bc.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preferred start date: Early fall 2022

For more information about BC Children’s Hospital, please visit the website at: www.bcchildrens.ca

PHSA, UBC and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.