Head, Section of Neurology

HEAD, SECTION OF NEUROLOGY

The Department of Internal Medicine
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Position number: 28731
PMAO number: 3073
Position start date: September 1, 2022
Closing date: Open Until Filled

The Department of Internal Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, and Shared Health Manitoba invite applications for the position of Head of the Section of Neurology, one of 17 sections in the Department of Internal Medicine providing patient care, undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education and research.  The successful applicant will be based at Health Sciences Centre and will report to the Department Head of Internal Medicine and Provincial Specialty Lead – Internal Medicine, Shared Health. 

The 28 faculty members form a diverse section that includes a highly productive and internationally renowned Multiple Sclerosis research group and a residency training program.  A new 28-bed acute stroke unit is under construction and scheduled to open later this year.  

This is a geographic full-time, contingent position commencing September 1, 2022 or as soon thereafter as possible, for a term of five years, renewable upon favourable review.  Rank will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Remuneration is based on the Department of Internal Medicine salary scale for section heads, standardized according to the size of the section.

Candidates must have senior specialty qualifications in Neurology in the country of current practice and must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Certification in speciality of Neurology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent is required.  The successful applicant will have proven leadership abilities.

The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of diversity in your cover letter.

Shared Health and the University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy” (Manitoba).  Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit their application including curriculum vitae, a letter of intent, a personal statement on their contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion in your teaching, research, service and/or other experiences, and the names of contact information for three references (or three confidential letters of reference) to:

Chair, Section Head Neurology Search Committee
Department of Internal Medicine
Room GC425, Health Sciences Centre
820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB Canada  R3A 1R9
intmedrecruitment@umanitoba.ca

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.