Hematopathologist | Laboratory Medicine
Locum and/or Full-Time
Eastern Health

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (CANADA). The Laboratory Medicine Program of Eastern Health invites expressions of interest for a Hematopathologist locum and/or full-time position.

This position is located at Health Science Centre, within Eastern Health, and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University. There the successful candidate will join two other hematopathologists and a group of 16 pathologists, clinical and medical microbiologists, laboratory geneticists, and clinical chemists providing hospital laboratory services. Eastern Health is the largest integrated health organization in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). It employs over 13,000 employees, provides services to a regional population of more than 300,000 and is responsible for provincial tertiary health services.

Through strong formal affiliations with Memorial University, and on the recommendation of the Discipline Chair, the successful candidate may be eligible for a clinical faculty appointment in the Academic Discipline of Laboratory Medicine.

The Division of Hematopathology offers transfusion medicine, bone marrow pathology, flow cytometry, hematology core lab, coagulation, and hemoglobinopathy services. It also provides training to medical laboratory technology students, medical students, anatomic pathology and other medical residents. Hematopathologists are supported by molecular pathology and cytogenetics laboratories providing testing for various myeloid and lymphoid neoplasms, and by immunohistochemistry laboratories. The successful applicant will participate in all aspects of hematopathology and transfusion medicine service and provide on-call coverage. This includes performing duties in interpretation and reporting of peripheral blood films, bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, flow cytometry and dealing with acute issues in the transfusion medicine, coagulation and hematology laboratories.

To be considered, candidates must hold an MD and have certification by the Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) in Hematopathology. All applicants must be eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador and must be granted privileges by Eastern Health.

Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in NL.

Interested persons meeting the above qualifications should forward their CV with contact information of three references by June 3, 2022 to:

Wendy Snow
Regional Physician Recruiter
Email: Physician.Recruitment@easternhealth.ca

[12 May 2022, #12562]

Division Head of Anatomic Pathology
Full-time – Health Science Centre

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (CANADA). The Laboratory Medicine Program of Eastern Health (EH) invites expressions of interest for a full-time, permanent Anatomical Pathologist and Division Head of Anatomic Pathology. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and enthusiastic leader, with a strong interest in developing services; has strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills; and is prepared to function as a consultant to clinicians, laboratory, and academic staff for the anatomic pathology lab.

Eastern Health is the largest integrated health organization in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) and is accredited with exemplary standing, the highest possible rating, from Accreditation Canada. It employs over 13,000 employees, provides services to a regional population of more than 300,000 and is responsible for provincial tertiary health services. The Laboratory Medicine Program is ISO15189 accredited.

The successful candidate will join a group of 16 pathologists, medical microbiologists, and clinical laboratory scientists providing hospital laboratory services. Our laboratory currently processes approximately 40,000 surgical pathology specimens per year. On-call coverage is required and shared equitably within the group. The Health Science Centre is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University.

The Division Head role is for a three-year term and may be extended for a second term. The successful candidate must commit 0.5 dedicated workdays per week to this administrative role as well as providing additional flex time to deal with issues that may arise throughout the week. The Division Head is expected to attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Anatomic Pathology Division and to work closely with the Clinical Head of Laboratory Medicine.

NL is Canada’s most easterly and unique province and offers an excellent quality of life. St. John’s, the provincial capital, is the economic and cultural hub of Newfoundland and Labrador. To learn more visit www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/.

To be considered candidates must hold a medical degree and have certification by the Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (or equivalent) in Anatomical Pathology. All applicants must be eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NL.

Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the MOA for salaried physicians.

Interested persons meeting the above qualifications should forward their curriculum vitae with contact information of three references by May 15, 2022.

Wendy Snow
Regional Physician Recruiter
Email: Physician.Recruitment@easternhealth.ca

For more information regarding Eastern Health and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites www.easternhealth.ca and www.practicenl.ca.

[16 March 2022, #12301]

Anatomical Pathologist (Positions Available)
Full-time – Health Science Centre, Eastern Health

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (CANADA). Full-time positions are available for Anatomic Pathologists at the Laboratory Medicine Program of Eastern Health (EH). Subspecialty expertise or training in any of the following areas is considered a priority: Breast Pathology, Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology, Gynecological Pathology. Applicants with other subspecialty expertise are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will join a group of 16 pathologists, hematopathologists, genetics scientists, medical microbiologists and clinical chemists providing hospital laboratory services. Our laboratory currently processes approximately 40,000 surgical pathology specimens per year. On-call coverage and autopsies are shared equitably within the group. The Health Science Centre is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University and has an anatomic pathology residency training program.

Through strong formal affiliations with Memorial University, and on the recommendation of the Discipline Chair, the successful candidates will be eligible for a clinical faculty appointment in the Academic Department of Laboratory Medicine and may be expected to participate in collaborative research activities and scholarship (i.e.: teaching).

Why practice in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador? NL is Canada’s most easterly and unique province and offers an excellent quality of life.

To be considered, candidates must hold an MD and have certification by the Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) in Anatomical Pathology. Subspecialty training in the subdisciplines indicated is favored, but other areas of interest may be considered. All applicants must be eligible for licensure to practice by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NL.

Salary and benefits for this position are to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in NL and commensurate with the level of training and experience.

Interested persons meeting the above qualifications should forward their curriculum vitae to:

Wendy Snow
Regional Physician Recruiter
Email: Physician.Recruitment@easternhealth.ca

For more information regarding Eastern Health and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites www.easternhealth.ca and www.practicenl.ca.

[29 April 2022, #12504]