Chief of Department of Family & Community Medicine

Chief of Department of Family & Community Medicine

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Chief of Department of Family & Community Medicine.

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,600 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

A proven academic family physician and visionary leader with a demonstrated track record of success in a leadership role and in leading change within a complex environment, you will build on the accomplishments of our Department of Family & Community Medicine.  Supporting our vision of ‘A Healthier World’, you are committed to innovation, innovative practice and the creation of environments in which these qualities are valued. In particular, you will play a pivotal role in advancing UHN’s vision and model of integrated care with community partners and MOHLTC goals of Ontario Health Teams.  This position also anticipates that the candidate qualifies for, or holds a full-time academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Family & Community Medicine, University of Toronto.  Canada’s largest university, the University of Toronto is recognized as a global leader in research and teaching.  As the successful candidate, you must possess MD and CCFP or equivalent qualifications, and have, or be eligible for, licensure in Ontario.

If you’d like to be considered for this permanent full-time position, please e-mail your curriculum vitae, by June 7, 2019 to Dr. Brian Hodges, EVP Education & Chief Medical Officer, University Health Network at [email protected].

University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.