Come work as an Infectious Disease Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine at the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is seeking a locum tenens Infectious Disease physician for all or part of a six-month block commencing January, 2024. There may be the possibility of extension beyond this time frame.

The successful candidate must have completed recognized specialty training and certification in Infectious Diseases (or the equivalent).  They must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC in Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will join the other 12 members of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vancouver General Hospital. Depending on the structure of the locum, this may include both inpatient and outpatient care responsibilities. They may also participate in the undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching activities of the Division and Department. The position will be based at Vancouver General Hospital and/or UBC Hospital.

This position will be a clinical appointment at Vancouver General Hospital within the Division of Infectious Diseases. Vancouver Coastal Health hires based on merit and is committed to equity and diversity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Full

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Olivia Todd, Executive & Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.” 

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.