Academic Respirologist or Infectious Diseases Specialist

Cts Sct; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton invite applications for an Academic Respirologist or Infectious Diseases Specialist with expertise in mycobacterial lung diseases. The successful candidate will work in the TB Clinic at St.

Joseph’s, with potential for leadership roles and Indigenous outreach to satellite centres. In addition, inpatient/outpatient duties across McMaster sites will be available.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Respirology or Infectious Diseases.
• RCPSC certification or eligibility; licensure in Ontario or eligibility.
• Eligibility for licensure in Ontario and Royal College certification/eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the TB Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient services across McMaster teaching hospital sites.
• Develop Indigenous outreach to satellite centres (e.g., Brantford) and mentor trainees.
• Participate in teaching and research activities as part of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Skills

Respirology

Infectious Diseases

Mycobacterial lung disease

Education

Fellowship training in Respirology or Infectious Diseases

RCPSC certification or eligibility

Ontario licensure eligibility

Job description

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare invite applications for an Academic Respirologist or Infectious Diseases Specialist, with expertise in mycobacterial lung diseases.

The successful candidate will work in the Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, where they may have access and mentorship to further leadership opportunities, including the medical lead for the clinic. They will also help in establishing formal Indigenous outreach to satellite centres, such as Brantford and beyond. Prior experience in such activities will be an asset to the position. Additional Respirology/lnfectious Diseases (as applicable) inpatient and outpatient activities will be available across the McMaster University teaching hospital sites to complement the position.

This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable). Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be a full-time member with a dual appointment to both the Division of Respirology and the Division of Infectious Diseases and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Divisions. The successful candidate should have appropriate fellowship training and will be expected to fully participate in all appropriate departmental and divisional educational activities. Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.

Learn more about this opportunity…full details on Careers page of the CTS website.