Physician Trans Health Clinic

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Manitoba is seeking a Physician for their Trans Health program. This role involves providing client-centred care and collaborating with a professional team. Qualified candidates must be graduates of a recognized medical school and registered in Manitoba, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to diversity. The position may include flexible working hours and participation in on-call services.

Qualifications

• Currently registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.
• Current membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
• Interest in working with individuals of diverse gender identities.

Responsibilities

• Provides Gender Affirming health care in a community setting.
• Collaborates with health care team members.
• Participates in case conferences.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to work as a member of a team

Pro-choice

Experience in community-based medicine

Education

Graduate of a recognized school of medicine

Current certification of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)

Job description

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HOURS OF WORK: Days (currently every other Monday)

ON CALL: Coverage for Primary Care and Trans Health 1 week/year

Klinic Community Heath is a pro-choice community health centre that provides primary care, education and counselling services to our local community and throughout Manitoba. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity and socio-economic circumstances. Rooted in social justice values, we believe that everyone deserves quality care, support and respect.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Physicians providing services in the Trans Health program provide client-centred care to Klinic clients. Physicians uphold Klinic’s vision, mission and values and collaborate with inter-professional teams to provide non- judgmental, excellent client care. Physicians will bring with them a deep commitment to an anti-oppressive approach to care and be open to learn from their clients on the clients’ journey. Physicians will practice with humility and understand their own social position in comparison to their clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a recognized school of medicine
• Currently registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) for practice in Manitoba
• Current membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Current certification of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) or comparable professional medical certification appropriate for practice in Transgender Health
• Interest and/or experience in community-based medicine and the Social Determinants of Health
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (additional language skills would be an asset)
• Pro-choice
• Willingness and ability to work with individuals of diverse gender identities/ expressions and sexuality preferences
• Able to communicate appropriately cross-culturally

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Care

• Provides Gender Affirming health care in a community setting, in accordance with Klinic’s Transhealth guidelines (based on WPATH 8th edition).
• Collaborates with Primary Health Care Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants and other Klinic staff
• Participates in case conferences
• Participates in the development and or facilitating in-service education
• Documents accurate and pertinent client information in a timely manner, including maintenance of medical bands
• Charts appropriately, legibly and according to Klinic policies
• Knowledge of emergency procedures
• Communicates effectively with all health team members to ensure client health needs are met
• Participates in after-hours and weekend on call service as part of Klinic’s Physician Call Schedule

Program/Agency

• Participates in the supervision and evaluation of students in the Health Services
• Establish, review and update clinical protocols
• Assists in the development of health information resources;
• Assists in program development;
• Records daily statistics as required;
• Assists with orientation, training and supervision of new staff and students;
• Participates in training courses and in services offered elsewhere and by Klinic in order to maintain and improve quality of service;
• May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description but not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Work environment consisting of an office building
• May be required to move items weighing up to 12 kg
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients and visitors
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends

Klinic is committed to working towards having a more equitable and diverse work force at all levels of our organization. We welcome and encourage persons who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve to apply, those who identify as Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, 2SLBGTQQIA+, and/or those living with disabilities. Applicants are invited to self-declare in their cover letter.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Applicants are asked to please self-declare in their cover letter.

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.