Chief, Department of Medicine – Markham Stouffville Hospital

Chief, Department of Medicine – Markham Site

Tracking Code

1863

Job Description

Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is a community hospital with three sites - Markham, Uxbridge and the Reactivation Centre, that has a reputation for excellence in progressive community care. We are committed to our corporate values of respect, trust, commitment, compassion, and courage. The hospital is uniquely positioned with cutting edge technology, expansive new facilities and a supportive and welcoming community. With a focus on patient experience, safe, high quality care and innovation, our dedicated team provides care to over 300,000 patients a year. The hospital has capacity to grow a number of programs and services as we evolve to meet the needs of our growing community. Are you ready to join us?

Working under the general direction of the Chief of Staff, the Chief, Department of Medicine, provides medical, administrative and strategic leadership to enhance the Department of Medicine and to help achieve hospital strategic goals. The Chief will be responsible for the professional practice and quality of care provided by its departmental staff members. The Chief will also work with Senior Leadership, Patient Care Directors, Department Chiefs and members of the professional staff to plan and ensure optimum utilization of available resources and the strategic direction of the organization. Additional departmental duties are laid out in the MSH By-law and policies including committee memberships, performance management of department members, human resource management within the department and reporting departmental updates to the Medical Advisory Committee.

The successful candidate must be eligible for or have hospital privileges and must be able to provide clinical services consistent with other members of their speciality. The successful candidate will hold an Independent License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and be FRCPC Certified. The successful candidate will be an expert respected clinician with a demonstrated ability to enable high quality professional care by setting goals and standards for individuals and groups. In addition to clinical acumen, the successful candidate will be a strong leader with a commitment to continuous quality improvement and life-long learning, a proven track record of promoting a positive collaborative environment, visionary strategic planning, successful change management and proficiency for building partnerships within and outside of the organization.

We invite all interested and qualified candidates to submit an expression of interest and current Curriculum Vitae to:

Lisa Harper

Director, Medical Administration & Family Medicine

Markham Stouffville Hospital T: 905.472.7619 | E: [email protected]

MSH thanks all qualified physicians for their submissions however only selected candidates who qualify will be contacted to attend a pre-application interview. All appointments are subject to an Impact Analysis and Board approval. The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position.

Job Location

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Position Type

Part Time Regular