BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) is an academic health science center dedicated to the care of children, youth and their families and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia (UBC). In 2023, it was ranked fifth in the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals. BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across British Columbia. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
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 BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is a partnership of UBC and PHSA whose programs include BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. The BCCHR is dedicated to high quality research spanning a wide range of concerns relevant to children’s and family health.
Head, Division of Endocrinology
BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada
Regular Full Time
The University of British Columbia & BC Children’s Hospital are seeking a visionary Division Head to provide leadership to the clinical and academic services to the Division of Endocrinology. The vision of the Division is: ‘Empowered patients, exemplary team, ever-evolving care, and excellence in education and research.’
The Division of Endocrinology is comprised of 3 key clinical programs:
The Division of Endocrinology at BCCH includes 11 clinical faculty (approx. 7.50 FTE), 1 scientist, as well as a team of dedicated clinical nurse specialists, dietitians and social workers. The Division also works collaboratively with Child Health BC, Health Authority medical leads, and community-based pediatric endocrinologists to deliver high-quality care as close to home as possible.
The Division engages with healthcare learners from multiple disciplines and provides an outstanding environment for clinical research and teaching. The Division aims to maintain its status of academic excellence through a wide range of research spanning population/public health, quality improvement, implementation science, digital health and data analytics, and preclinical/clinical trials. The Division is also committed to the education of future health care providers through a successful Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons accredited fellowship training program.
The successful candidate for the Division Head position will have demonstrated a history of strong leadership as well as a commitment to academic, research, and clinical excellence in Pediatric Endocrinology over several years. With a broad scope of clinical experience, they will be dedicated to providing the highest quality clinical service, with a focus on continuous improvement, and academic and research excellence. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to develop a unified vision for the Division of Endocrinology that supports and enhances the current environment of transformation. They will actively work alongside the program manager partner to spearhead a culture of teamwork and collaboration among Division members including clinical and academic faculty members, trainees, nurses, allied health and support staff, and will promote patient safety, quality improvement and patient- and family-centered care. They will also work to strengthen connections with the Research Institute, with the aim of advancing discovery and translational research in pediatric diabetes, endocrinology, and gender-affirming care. Clinical, academic, and/or research leadership experience and training are considered essential.
The successful candidate will support the growing spectrum of specialized clinical services and in collaboration with the Provincial Health Services Authority, will plan these services for children and youth in BC. Other important roles will be mentorship of our diverse faculty and trainees and collaboration with allied health and nursing partners, and scientists.
The candidate will have passed or be eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examinations in Pediatrics or comparable qualifications and will have completed a recognized training program in Pediatric Endocrinology. The successful candidate will be appointed as a Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor in Pediatrics, commensurate with qualifications and experience as set forth by the guidelines for Pediatric Clinical Faculty Appointment at UBC Faculty of Medicine. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualified candidates should send their CV and the name, title and contact information of 4 referees. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
For information regarding the program or to submit your application please contact:
Sharon Dell BEng, MD, FRCPC, ATSF
Professor, Dept Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
Division Head, Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, BC Children’s Hospital
Email: sharon.dell@bcchr.ca
BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia are committed to employment equity and hire on the basis of merit. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
Labor Agreement Requisition #Head_Endo-2429301 Work Site Job TypeRegular, Full-Time FTE Hours of Work Work Days Expiry Date30-Jan-2026