Research Chair

Job title:

Research Chair

Company

North York General Hospital

Job description

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.Position SummaryNorth York General Hospital (NYGH) in partnership with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce a search for the Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine.The Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine was established to support a scholar recognized internationally for excellence in research relevant to primary care. The Chair holder is expected to lead an applied research program based at NYGH, secure extramural research grants, train graduate students, mentor less experienced investigators, and strengthen a culture of inquiry within the hospital community. A track record of research in an area closely aligned with the strategic direction of NYGH is highly desirable.On a practical level, you will

• Lead a successful program of research with the goal of enhancing the quality and outcomes of care related to family and community medicine at the individual and system level;

• Report findings in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and share evidence to support innovation with health care policy makers, planners and the general public;

• Obtain grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and other peer-reviewed funding organizations;

• Collaborate with peer researchers and other interested stakeholders;

• Achieve a tangible impact on hospital staff and physicians, university faculty, and students through collaboration and mentorship;

• Participate in internal and external committees, advisory groups, and other activities;

• Influence diverse stakeholders as a spokesperson for primary care research.

• Become the Research Lead on the Executive Committee of the NYGH DFCM.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD or equivalent degree with at least five years of experience at independent research;

• Internationally recognized program of research relevant to primary care with track record of external research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other evidence of impact;

• Accomplishments consistent with an academic appointment at the rank of associate professor or higher;

• Interest in building interprofessional research partnerships and demonstrated ability to collaborate with
• peer researchers and a wide range of stakeholders;

• Experience with the supervision and mentorship of trainees.

• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

• The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Time for clinical practice is available to candidates who are practicing physicians eligible for CPSO licensure and membership in the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

• The successful candidate will be appointed for a five (5) year term, with the potential for renewal upon review.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. For further information about NYGH please seeThe University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. For further information about the University of Toronto Department of Family and Community Medicine please see#LI-BR1
#INDG #INDHPHow to ApplyApplications consisting of a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter outlining relevant experience should be e-mailed to recruitment@nygh.on.ca or sent to North York General Hospital, 4001 Leslie Street, Room LE-140, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2K 1E1. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 3,2025.At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:24:36 GMT

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