Division Head of Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine & Lab Director

Division Head of Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine & Lab Director (BH521)

Full-Time Position Available

Ottawa, Ontario

Our client, an incorporated not-for-profit member-based organization providing full spectrum acute care services to its 16 members, is seeking a full time Division Head of Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine for their Department of Pathology And Laboratory Medicine. They provide bilingual tertiary care and have affiliation to the University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Heart Institute, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, the Rehab Centre, and Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre. They serve a population of 1.3 million people within the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) in Eastern Ontario. 

Overview:

Our client is an incorporated not-for-profit member-based organization providing full spectrum acute care services to its 16 members. 

The Division handles yearly: over 1100 bone marrow aspirate and biopsy specimens, over 4000 hematological diagnostic flow cytometry specimens, 2,500 thrombosis investigations and 2,000 bleeding disorder workups and daily over 1,500 CBC’s and oversees the transfusion of 50,000 blood products yearly.

Job Duties: 

• Working collaboratively with laboratory medical/scientific, administration, management, and technical staff.
• Provide medical/scientific leadership for the Division which includes a team of 7 Hematopathologist and 150 management, supervisory and technical staff. 
• Administrative responsibilities will include day to day oversight and planning for the Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine laboratories to ensure compliance with all applicable quality, regulatory and licensing standards.
• Participation in Divisional, Departmental, Hospital and Regional committees. Within the regional Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine structure.
• Primary responsibility for analytical/technical and clinical service.
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Head of Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine to deliver a regional Laboratory service.
• Participate in the overall Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine service work including on call service.
• Engage in the teaching activities of the undergraduate and residency programs.
• Outstanding research opportunities can be supported through interactions with The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and with the University of Ottawa Research Network.

Benefits:

• Extended health Care, Semi-Private, Dental, Group Life Insurance, AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• Sick Leave, Membership in HOOPP(pension plan) and Relocation Reimbursement up to $15000.
• Vacation entitlement begins at 5 weeks.
• Professional leave and an educational allowance.
• Relocation assistance Available.

Remuneration: 

• Option between Salary Base or Independent Contractor Status
• Base Salary ~$380,000
• Leadership Stipend
• 50% protected time for administrative duties
• If interested the successfully appointed Division Head may interview for the Regional Clinical Discipline Lead which comes with an additional stipend.

Requirements and Education:

• Fellow in Hematopathology with Royal College Certification or equivalent American Board certification. Successful candidates will be eligible to hold or hold an independent license with the CPSO.
• Pervious progressive leadership experience. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and interact with a diverse range of individuals and teams including laboratory technical, administrative and medical/scientific staff, clinicians, nurses and other health care providers as well as non-clinical staff., clinicians, nurses and other health care providers and non-clinical staff.
• Written and oral French language skills would be an asset as services are provided in both of Canada’s official languages.
• US Board Certified Physician are eligible for independent license in Ontario

Michelle Flynn, RPR

COO/ Physician Recruitment Consultant

CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.

www.canamrecruiting.com

michelleflynn@canamrecruiting.ca