Division Head Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
Division Head Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
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Position Overview
Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) invites applications for the position of Division Head of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine The Ottawa Hospital (TOH).
The Ottawa Hospital provides bilingual tertiary care and has affiliation to the University of Ottawa The Ottawa Heart Institute the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute the Rehab Centre and Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre. EORLA serves a population of 1.3 million people within the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) in Eastern Ontario.
TOH annually processes 110000 surgical specimens; 22000 cytological specimens 85 hospital autopsies 1113 forensic autopsies and employs 40 pathologists. The surgical pathology service is structured using a subspecialized service.
Working collaboratively with all stakeholders the successful candidate provides leadership for the Division of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology at TOH. The division head role at TOH is a joint position with TOH and the University of Ottawa. The candidate will have primary overall responsibility for clinical service and academic mandate at TOH and will work closely with the Medical Head of EORLA and the Department Head of Pathology and Laboratory medicine within EORLA member hospitals.
The role will participate in TOH Anatomical Pathology service and call and contributes to the academic mission of TOH and University of Ottawa. Research opportunities can be supported through The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and with the University of Ottawa Research Network.
The ideal candidate will have previous progressive leadership experience excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and interact with a diverse range of individuals and teams including laboratory technical administrative and medical/scientific staff clinicians nurses and other health care providers as well as nonclinical staff. Written and oral French language skills would be an asset as EORLA provides services in both of Canadas official languages.
The candidates must hold a MD degree and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario. The successful candidate must be a fellow in Anatomical Pathology/ Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or an equivalent body.
Basic Requirements
Candidates must hold a MD degree and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario. The successful candidate must be a fellow in Anatomical Pathology/ Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada or an equivalent body.
As a precondition of employment all new EORLA employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check dated within six 6 months from the date of issue.
*Mandatory Vaccination Policy*
Per EORLAs COVID19 Vaccination Policy if you are successful in the selection process an offer of employment is conditional upon presentation of government issued documentation confirming that you have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved in Canada. Any individual who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds or other grounds recognized by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation. Please note that with respect to the COVID19 pandemic the Ontario Human Rights Commissions (OHRC) position has been that a singular belief or personal preference against vaccinations and/or masks is not protected on the ground of creed under the Code.
How to Apply
If you are interested in being part of the team of healthcare professionals at EORLA and The Ottawa Hospital please submit your application by sending your letter of interest and CV to:
Dr. Vidhya Nair Chair of Selection Committee
Email:
Head of Department Pathology & Laboratory Medicine The Ottawa Hospital
Chief of Staff Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA)
Chair Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine University of Ottawa
501 Smyth Rd
Ottawa ON K1H 8L6
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
About The Ottawa Hospital
The Ottawa Hospital is one of the largest Academic Health Science Centres in Canada affiliated with the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. The Ottawa Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of the 1.2 million residents it serves in Ottawa Eastern Ontario Western Quebec and Nunavut and is anchored by values of compassion quality teamwork and respect. The Ottawa Hospitals Vision is: To provide each patient with the world class care exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
About The University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is Canadas largest bilingual institution of higher learning and research The FoM offers a wide range of competitive educational and research programs in a dynamic learning environment with stateoftheart facilities. The faculty is recognized as
a national leader in medical education and ranks among the top faculties of medicine worldwide for research intensity and impact.
About EORLA Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is a memberbased nonprofit organization operating 18 licensed acutecare hospitalbased laboratories that service clinical programs across the Champlain Region of Eastern Ontario.
The EORLA team delivers over 12 million diagnostic tests in our laboratories annually using the latest technology offering exemplary service and turnaround times and providing ongoing innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Our laboratories are accredited by the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare and licensed through the Ministry of Health & LongTerm Care.
Laboratory staff include over 750 Medical Laboratory Professionals along with approximately 75 Medical/Scientific staff 50 Administration Staff and 14 Residents.
We are governed by our Board of Directors with representation from our Member Hospitals as well as the Community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Application Information
Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in your being screened out of the competition. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
