Head and Neck Surgeon

Job Title: Head and Neck SurgeonLocation: Winnipeg, MBJob Type: Standard ApplicationDescription:Shared Health (1502-155 Carlton Street, Winnipeg MB, R3C 5R9), the University of Manitoba, and Department of Otolaryngology are inviting applications for a Head and Neck Surgeon to fill our labour shortage in Manitoba. Main job duties include diagnosing, treating, and performing surgery on conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat; prescribing medications; ordering lab tests and x-rays; and consulting with other physicians as required, which encompasses 60% of the position.The successful candidate would also be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, and appointed as a geographical full-time member of the Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, which encompasses 40% of the position. Job duties are required in English.The position encompasses inpatient and ambulatory patient care responsibilities and requires individuals with clinical and teaching skills to further the aims of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and tertiary care medicine.The position will be located primarily at Health Science Centre and CancerCare Manitoba, with secondary responsibilities at other sites within the Region including St. Boniface General Hospital and Victoria General Hospital.The Program incorporates a rich mix of emergent and elective Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. The Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg provides comprehensive Otolaryngology care to a population base of over 1.2 million people from Manitoba, Nunavut, and Northwestern Ontario.Qualifications:The successful candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree with specialization in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and/or General Surgery. The candidate must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.Applicants will have fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncology (or equivalent). Although the focus of this position is head and neck surgical oncology, the successful applicant must have the skills to provide Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery call as part of a team covering the largest tertiary care hospital in the province. Additional skills including advanced degrees would be beneficial; a commitment to education, research, and/or other academic pursuits is required.Compensation:Compensation is as per Doctors Manitoba agreement. Specialty Physicians may be eligible for a recruitment incentive. Please contact [email protected] for further information.Benefits:Benefits available from the University of Manitoba include pension, life insurance, disability, dental coverage, supplementary health coverage, and a healthcare spending account.Primary Site Location:Health Sciences Centre - 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1R9St. Boniface Hospital - 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6Victoria General Hospital – 2340 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2E8CancerCare Manitoba – 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9University of Manitoba – Bannatyne Campus, 750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3Contact:Applications, accompanied by curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and the names of three referees should be sent to Dr. Jodi Jones, Head, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Manitoba via email to [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr