Pediatric Allergist, Division of Allergy, Department of Pediatrics - BC Children's Hospital & University of British Columbia

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.

The Division of Allergy within the Department of Pediatrics sees children with complex allergic conditions. The Division consists of healthcare learners from multiple disciplines and provides an outstanding environment for clinical research and teaching. The Division has a Royal College accredited pediatric allergy & immunology subspecialty residency (Fellowship) program, and is engaged in pediatric resident and medical student education. Division members conduct and lead a variety of local, national, and international research studies.

Pediatric Allergist
Division of Allergy, Department of Pediatrics
BC Children's Hospital & University of British Columbia
Regular Full-Time
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The BCCH and UBC Department of Pediatrics has a full-time pediatric allergist vacancy in the Division of Allergy.

This is an early career clinical faculty position with the successful applicant expected to provide leadership in clinical care, be active in the education programs of the department including the fellowship program, and to support and contribute to clinical research and quality improvement. The candidate will be expected to see children with complex conditions via consultation in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The candidate will also be expected to lead and/or participate in research and quality improvement projects and our food allergy immunotherapy (FAIT) program.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a fellowship in Pediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and subspecialty training and be eligible for certification in Clinical Immunology & Allergy (FRCPC) or equivalent. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a specialist's license to practice in British Columbia.

Anticipated start date: December 1, 2024.

Contact

Qualified individuals should submit their most current CV; covering letter of interest; and the names, academic rank and contact information of 4 referees to:

Dr. Edmond Chan
Head, Division of Allergy, Department of Pediatrics
Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia
Email: EChan5@cw.bc.ca

Applications will be accepted until July 24, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

UBC and BCCH hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey-one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.