Pediatric / Perinatal Anatomical Pathologist

Society for Pediatric Pa; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a full-time Pediatric & Perinatal Anatomical Pathologist. Responsibilities include diagnosing pediatric surgical pathology, teaching residents, and sharing service duties. Candidates must have an MD degree, relevant certification, and experience in pediatric pathology. The position also offers academic rank based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD degree or equivalent.
• Certification in Diagnostic & Molecular or General Pathology is required.
• Fellowship in pediatric & perinatal pathology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and sign out pediatric surgical and placental pathology.
• Teach residents and students.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology

Teaching experience for residents and students

Education

MD degree or equivalent,

Royal College certification or equivalent

Fellowship training or extensive experience in pediatric & perinatal pathology

Job description

Overview

PEDIATRIC / PERINATAL ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGIST

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

IWK Health and Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at IWK Health and the Department of Pathology at Dalhousie University located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, have a vacancy for a full-time Academic Pediatric & Perinatal Anatomical Pathologist.

IWK Health is a tertiary care pediatric, high-risk obstetrical, and women’s health referral center for the three Maritime provinces. It is the only Canadian Level 1 pediatric trauma center east of Quebec, offers NICU and PICU level care, has a full range of pediatric subspecialists and subspecialist surgeons, and cares for approximately 5000 deliveries per year. The laboratory department has divisions of Anatomical Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Hematopathology, Clinical Biochemistry, and a growing Clinical Genomics/Precision Medicine group.

Qualifications

Qualifications must include an MD degree or equivalent, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification or eligibility in Diagnostic & Molecular (Anatomical) or Diagnostic & Clinical (General) Pathology (or equivalent), and fellowship training or extensive experience in both pediatric & perinatal pathology. Individuals currently in or nearing end of training are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Candidates should possess strong diagnostic skills in the evaluation, diagnosis and sign out of pediatric surgical pathology, placental pathology and autopsies. Academic responsibilities will include teaching of both residents and students. The successful candidate will join a group of three other pediatric & perinatal pathologists (including one who also practices neuropathology) and share equally in service and on-call responsibilities.

Academic rank

Dalhousie Medical School academic rank is commensurate with experience and level of academic activity.

Application process

Send curriculum vitae, a statement describing previous experience/career goals and names of three references to:

Dr. Jo-Ann Brock, Chief

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

The IWK Health Centre

5850/5980 University Avenue

P.O. Box 9700

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 6R8

e-Mail: [e-mail]

Applications accepted until position filled. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply although Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.