University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
Head, Division of Rheumatology
University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
The Department of Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine (Faculty), University of Ottawa (uOttawa) and The Ottawa Hospital (TOH/Hospital) is looking for a visionary leader with excellence in academic and clinical leadership to be its next Head of the Division of Rheumatology.The successful candidate will lead a group of 12 full-time and four part-time academic rheumatologists. The ideal candidate will provide strong mentorship to trainees and faculty at all stages of their career, help strengthen research capacity within the division, and promote high-quality patient-centered care.The Division of Rheumatology is renowned for delivering outstanding care to the Ottawa community and recognized for its innovative sub-specialty programs including musculoskeletal ultrasound, large vessel vasculitis ultrasound, and stem-cell transplant for connective tissue disease. Other specialty clinics provide excellent care in lupus, scleroderma, spondyloarthropathy, gout, pregnancy, and osteoporosis. The division has developed a unique biologics clinic that serves as a patient-focused hub for those on systemic therapies. Our programs attract many national/international trainees, and members of the Division have a wide range of research skills, focusing on translational research and epidemiology.The Ottawa Hospital is a 1,150 bed tertiary-care hospital serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec at four inpatient sites (Civic, General, Heart Institute, and the Rehabilitation Centre) and one ambulatory centre (Riverside). There are approximately 50,000 inpatient admissions, 160,000 emergency visits, and over one million outpatient visits annually.Ground-breaking medical research is conducted through The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. We rank 5th in Canada for competitive, peer-reviewed grants from the prestigious Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Over 2,300 researchers are publishing more than 2,200 studies yearly, with hundreds being high-impact publications (top 10% of citations).The Department of Medicine is a research-intensive department, holding 25 University Research Chairs, two of which are held by members of the Rheumatology Division. The Department receives approximately $60 million per year in external research funding and publishes approximately 1,200 peer-reviewed publications annually.The Faculty of Medicine is a nationally recognized leader, ranked among Canada’s top-tier medical faculties. As the most research-intensive Faculty at the University of Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the University being ranked 5th in the country for total research revenues (Research InfoSource) and routinely 2nd or 3rd in Canada for research intensity in Medicine/Science grants (McLean’s).The City of Ottawa provides a thriving multicultural and bilingual environment with numerous cultural activities and readily accessible sporting and natural resources, making it an ideal family and healthy living environment.Responsibilities
The Division Head is accountable to the Chair/Head of the Department of Medicine in fulfilling the mission, vision, and goals of the Department, the Hospital, and the Faculty, as they relate to the Division. The Division Head holds a joint appointment as the Division Head for academics (university) and Division Head for clinical services (hospital). The Division Head is part of the leadership team of the Department of Medicine, working with the department, hospital, and faculty leadership.The Division Head and the hospital’s administrative lead work in partnership with shared accountability to ensure TOH’s vision, mission, and goals are being met. This leadership dyad is responsible for strategic planning, overall performance, engagement, quality, operations, budget, capital, and service planning. Together, they drive clinical and organizational excellence, reduce silos, increase transparency, and improve accountability for performance and outcomes at the division level.Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a nationally/internationally respected leader and scholar, with advanced interpersonal skills, who has demonstrated academic and clinical excellence. The individual will help shape the overall vision and strategic direction for the Division, which aims to innovate, support, and practice the highest quality patient-centered care, research, and education.The successful candidate must hold an MD degree; be a member of, or be eligible to be a member of, the Canadian Medical Protective Association; have, or be eligible for certification in Rheumatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; have, or be eligible for, licensure in Ontario; and hold or be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or above at the University of Ottawa.The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are bilingual institutions; therefore, in the case of potentially successful candidates of equal ability, a bilingual (French/English) candidate would be preferred.The income for this position is derived from various sources including but not limited to clinical billings (fee-for-service), salary support (AFP), as well as honorariums/stipends. Health and welfare benefits including extended health, dental and disability insurance, as well as life insurance are offered to full-time physicians.Additional Information
The Department of Medicine is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our living, learning, and work environments. We encourage qualified applicants from all groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity to apply. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.Please note Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Contacts
Please forward a 1-2 page letter of intent, 3 references (who will not be contacted without permission), and a CV to Dr. Greg Knoll, Chair/Head Department of Medicine at The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa at domcareers@toh.ca.
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The Division Head is accountable to the Chair/Head of the Department of Medicine in fulfilling the mission, vision, and goals of the Department, the Hospital, and the Faculty, as they relate to the Division. The Division Head holds a joint appointment as the Division Head for academics (university) and Division Head for clinical services (hospital). The Division Head is part of the leadership team of the Department of Medicine, working with the department, hospital, and faculty leadership.The Division Head and the hospital’s administrative lead work in partnership with shared accountability to ensure TOH’s vision, mission, and goals are being met. This leadership dyad is responsible for strategic planning, overall performance, engagement, quality, operations, budget, capital, and service planning. Together, they drive clinical and organizational excellence, reduce silos, increase transparency, and improve accountability for performance and outcomes at the division level.Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a nationally/internationally respected leader and scholar, with advanced interpersonal skills, who has demonstrated academic and clinical excellence. The individual will help shape the overall vision and strategic direction for the Division, which aims to innovate, support, and practice the highest quality patient-centered care, research, and education.The successful candidate must hold an MD degree; be a member of, or be eligible to be a member of, the Canadian Medical Protective Association; have, or be eligible for certification in Rheumatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; have, or be eligible for, licensure in Ontario; and hold or be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or above at the University of Ottawa.The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital are bilingual institutions; therefore, in the case of potentially successful candidates of equal ability, a bilingual (French/English) candidate would be preferred.The income for this position is derived from various sources including but not limited to clinical billings (fee-for-service), salary support (AFP), as well as honorariums/stipends. Health and welfare benefits including extended health, dental and disability insurance, as well as life insurance are offered to full-time physicians.Additional Information
The Department of Medicine is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our living, learning, and work environments. We encourage qualified applicants from all groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity to apply. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.Please note Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Contacts
Please forward a 1-2 page letter of intent, 3 references (who will not be contacted without permission), and a CV to Dr. Greg Knoll, Chair/Head Department of Medicine at The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa at domcareers@toh.ca.
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