Pediatric Neurologist / Epileptologist

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 340,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Winnipeg seeks a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist to provide care to children with neurological disorders and engage in research opportunities. Candidates must have a Doctor of Medicine Degree specializing in Pediatrics and complete fellowships in neonatal neurology and Canadian pediatric epilepsy. The position offers competitive compensation of approximately $340,000 and various benefits from the University of Manitoba.

Benefits

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree specializing in Pediatrics.
• Completion of neonatal neurology fellowship required.
• Experience in pediatric neurology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diseases in children with neurological issues.
• Consult with other physicians as necessary.
• Engage in collaborative and independent research.

Skills

Pediatric neurology expertise

Research experience

Patient care skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree

Completion of neonatal neurology fellowship

Canadian pediatric epilepsy fellowship

Job description

Overview

Shared Health at 1502-155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg MB, R3C 5R9, and The University of Manitoba, Department of Pediatrics & Child Health, are inviting applications for a Pediatric Neurologist / Epileptologist to commence on January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The main job duties include diagnose and treatment of diseases, prescribing medications and treatment, ordering lab tests and other diagnostic procedures, and consulting with other physicians as required, which job duties encompass 70% 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 30% of the position. Job duties are required in English.

The Section of Pediatric Neurology evaluates children with a wide variety of neurological abnormalities including seizure disorders (epilepsies), strokes, tumors, ataxia, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, metabolic and degenerative diseases, infectious diseases, developmental malformations and developmental delay. Opportunities for research exist and clinicians with commitment and interest in collaborative and independent research are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicants will join a Section of six full-time academic pediatric neurologists and one community pediatric neurologist that work closely with Pediatric Neurosurgery. The Section of Neurology also includes three pediatric neurology nurse clinicians and five EEG technologists. The EEG Laboratory provides routine EEGs, ambulatory EEGs and Video EEG Monitoring on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Children’s Hospital at Health Sciences Centre provides a 2-bed pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in Pediatrics, and completion of a neonatal neurology fellowship and Canadian pediatric epilepsy fellowship. 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. Experience is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation is a mixed model, primarily derived from Fee-For-Service income, which is approximately $340,000. Specialty Physicians may be eligible for a recruitment incentive. Please contact [e-mail] for further information.

Benefits

Benefits, available from the University of Manitoba, include pension, life insurance, disability, dental coverage, supplementary health coverage and a healthcare spending account.

Primary Site Location

Health Sciences Centre - 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1R9

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

Contact

Interested candidates should submit the following materials: 1) a letter of application, 2) outline professional and teaching interests; 3) an outline of research plans; 4) curriculum vitae; and 5) names and contact information of three referees.

Please Submit Your Application To

Dr. Patricia Birk, Department Head, Pediatrics
c / o Amanda Dowbenko, Managing Director
[e-mail]

CE208 – 840 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1

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 [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

PMAO 3605

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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