Medical Geneticist

Job title:

Medical Geneticist

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

About the Opportunity
We are recruiting a Medical Geneticist to join the Provincial Medical Genetics Program (PMGP) in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.The PMGP has a provincial mandate and provides inpatient and outpatient clinical consultation services across the age continuum including prenatal, neonatal, pediatric and adult assessments. Newfoundland and Labrador is comprised of a collection of founder populations with unique patterns of genetic disease, and adult patients often come from large, closely knit families providing an exciting opportunity to further develop unique models of clinical care. The successful application will also participate in the genetic and metabolic inpatient consultation service. The applicant will join a team of two other clinical geneticists and nine genetic counsellors.The ideal candidate is a mid to senior-level geneticist with pediatric and adult experience including hereditary cancer and cardiac genetics, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Qualifications include an MD or equivalent, and certification by the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in Medical Genetics and Genomics or equivalent. The candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.About the Employer:
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) is the Provincial Health Authority for the Province delivering health services to more than 541,000 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. NLHS provides a full continuum of health and community services, including public health, long-term care and acute (hospital) care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador across five zones. NLHS employs ~22,174 employees, 1,165 physicians and 1,844 volunteers with an approximate annual budget of $3.1 billion.Compensation & Incentives
Compensation is competitive. Remuneration is in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement in Newfoundland and Labrador. The specialist salary ranges from $263,672 – $285,596 plus health and dental benefits, RRSP contributions and paid leave. Through strong formal affiliations with Memorial University, and on the recommendation of the Program Chair, the successful candidate must be eligible for an academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine allowing participation in collaborative research and teaching activities.Your experience is valued and recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador. We offer competitive stackable incentives of up to $275,000 CAD that recognize your passion, dedication and all that you will bring to our communities. We encourage you to chat with a physician recruiter to learn more. We also support a site visit for those who are curious about our province and provide relocation reimbursement.Qualifications
Recent changes to registration and licensure have reduced barriers and allow doctors with comparable credentials to work in our province faster. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) regulates the practice of medicine in the public interest. Newfoundland and Labrador has been diligently working to reduce barriers and to allow doctors with comparable credentials to work in our province more quickly.New approved licensure jurisdiction pathways for specialists from Ireland, U.K., USA, Australia and New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland as well as others approved by the CPSNL are now available. Individuals must be trained and certified from these countries.To determine your eligibility, apply for registration and review licensure policies, please visit CPSNL website for complete informationFor more information about these incentives and physician opportunities in our province please visit or emailAbout Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the youngest province in Canada and is the most easterly place in North America. We believe we are the coolest and hippest province in the country.We are a vast land, with a relatively small population, we have some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Here, you can experience a solitary wilderness one day and immerse yourself in a vibrant culture the next. This is a land of rich history and natural wonders: stunning coastlines, breaching whales, icebergs, and some of the most incredible skyscapes you’ll ever see.In Newfoundland and Labrador, the culture is a vibrant mix of seafaring traditions, storytelling, music, art, and warm hospitality reflecting the resilience and charm of its coastal communities. Learn moreCanadians take pride in our universal health care system but in recent years there has been enormous strain on health resources, as many other jurisdictions around the world are experiencing. Newfoundland and Labrador is tackling this head on! We are one of the only provinces in Canada to have a blueprint to dramatically change health care over the next 10 years. Reimagining health means considering everything that affects our health from the social determinants of health to the system we use to deliver health care, to the ways in which health care is delivered. Reimagining health means finding more creative, more realistic, more integrated, and more effective ways to improve health outcomes and health equity in our Province. We are two years into this transformation.Come join us to be part of this exciting health care transformation to change the lives of our citizens – that’s impactful!Read more about the Health Accord NL:

Expected salary

Location

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job date

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:33:18 GMT

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