Chair / Chief / Department Head, Department of Surgery

Canadian Medical Association; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in London, Ontario is seeking a Chair / Chief / Department Head of Surgery to enhance clinical practice through teaching and research collaboration. Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, be eligible for certification in Canada, and possess leadership experience. This full-time position offers academic rank and is subject to a mid-term review following an initial five-year term.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario registration.
• Track record of research productivity and leadership experience in research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision to expand the department’s strengths.
• Lead and advocate for the department’s mission.
• Collaborate with scientists on innovative research.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Communication

Research Integration

Education

MD or equivalent

Certification from Royal College

Job description

Overview

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), invite applications for the position of Chair / Chief / Department Head of the Department of Surgery.

The department has over 100 surgeons and scientists, one basic science graduate degree program, and seven Royal College academic training programs; enrolling over 160 trainees at various levels. The Department is comprised of eight Divisions: Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Urology. Notwithstanding Paediatric Surgery, each Division has an active post-graduate residency training program. In addition there are four sub-units tied to one or more Divisions: The Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) based at St. Joseph’s Health Care, London; the Multi-Organ Transplant Program based at University Hospital; the Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic based on Western’s campus; and the Trauma Program based at Victoria Hospital.

Responsibilities

• The Chair / Chief / Department Head will :
• Provide the vision to expand on the department’s strengths of integrating teaching, research and current evidence into clinical practice in partnership with the university, the affiliated research institutes and both academic hospital organizations.
• Be a strong leader, administrator and communicator, with the ability to advocate for the department’s mission and goals alongside partners and the community.
• Provide responsible and accountable clinical academic leadership within the university and both hospital organizations.
• Be prepared to work collaboratively with basic and clinical scientists to build innovative, integrated and translational research identified as signature areas in the strategic plans of Western University and Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as both hospital organizations.

Organization Context

Western University delivers an excellent academic experience, attracting individuals with a broad worldview, who are seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Western’s research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry boasts a vibrant academic community with over 2,700 full- and part-time faculty members. Demonstrating its dedication to advancing knowledge, the School secured more than $175 million in research funding. With a total student population of 4,300 across all programs, the institution serves a diverse group engaged in fields such as medicine, dentistry, medical sciences, neuroscience, and public health. This breadth reflects Schulich’s commitment to a comprehensive approach to education and research.

London Health Sciences Centre is a tertiary care health complex, providing comprehensive care to a large and geographically extended population of approximately 1.2 million people. This includes the City of London with a metropolitan census of 530,000 persons. LHSC is one of Canada’s largest acute-care and, research-intensive academic hospitals, with nearly 15,000 physicians, staff, students, scientists, and volunteers. LHSC is recognized for its exceptional patient care and health care advancement through innovative partnerships, teaching excellence, cutting-edge research and a rich history of national and international medical firsts.

St. Joseph’s Health Care London focuses upon exceptional patient care and healthcare advancement through innovative partnerships, teaching excellence, breakthrough research and a rich history of national and international medical firsts. St. Joseph’s key role areas, across five main sites include acute / ambulatory care (including sexual assault and domestic violence, infectious diseases, chronic disease management, urgent care, same day and short stay surgery including hand and upper limb, ophthalmology, breast care and urology, and medical imaging and theranostics). Other St. Joseph’s sites support complex care, veterans care, long-term care, rehabilitation, specialized geriatrics and specialized mental health care. Renowned for compassionate care, St. Joseph’s has a distinguished legacy of service and clinical excellence and innovation dating back more than 150 years.

Fully affiliated with Western University and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, LHSC and St. Joseph’s collectively support the training of more than 1,800 health care professionals per year.

Both St. Joseph’s and LHSC are known as integral parts of the London community, offering state-of-the-art care for the patients they serve.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be an accomplished clinician with an MD or equivalent, be eligible to be certified as a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and eligible for College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario registration for licensure in the Province of Ontario. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience and will be composed primarily of the following sources: fee for service, alternate funding plan, and academic support. An established track record of research productivity, leadership experience in research, and relevant educational qualifications would be an asset.

Appointment Details

The successful candidate will hold a full-time continuing Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The Chair / Chief / Department Head position will have an initial five-year term, normally renewable once, and is subject to a mid-term review. Academic rank will be based on qualifications and experience.