General Pediatric Neurologist

General Pediatric Neurologist

Division of Pediatric Neurology

Department of Pediatrics, BC Children’s Hospital

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Vancouver, BC

Regular full-time and part-time positions available (FTEs vary)

The Division of Pediatric Neurology at BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) is seeking a General Pediatric Neurologist with fellowship training in either pediatric stroke, neuroinflammatory disease or neonatal neurology to join is well-established program. The position will have an emphasis on clinical care, as well as teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the clinical and educational programs of the Division of Neurology and hold a clinical faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will have a fellowship in Pediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with sub-specialty training, and be eligible for certification in Neurology (FRCPC) or equivalent. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a specialist’s license to practice in British Columbia.

Applications, accompanied by a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and the name, title, rank and contact information of four references should be directed to:

Dr. Mary Connolly - Head, Division of Pediatric Neurology

BC Children’s Hospital

Room K3-179 - 4480 Oak Street

Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4

Email: mconnolly@cw.bc.ca

Start date for this position is as soon as possible.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been found.

What we do

The Division of Neurology at BC Children's Hospital provides the only tertiary/ quaternary level of care for children with neurological disorders in British Columbia. We have a comprehensive Pediatric Neurology program, featuring sub-specialty programs in epilepsy, neuro-genetics, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular disorders, brain mapping and neonatal neurology. We have a high quality Pediatric Neurology Residency

Program through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as well as robust training opportunities for adult neurology residents and pediatric medical students.

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.

BCCH and UBC hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.