Position profile – Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) – Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking applications for a part time (0.725FTE) Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialist to provide clinical and academic service delivery. The successful candidate will provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric infectious diseases services at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) and will have an opportunity to develop niche areas of practice based on interest. Undergraduate, postgraduate, bedside, small group and formal didactic teaching are also components of the position. The successful candidate will have academic affiliation with the University of Saskatchewan, as well as Practitioner Staff appointments with the SHA. The offer will reflect an appropriate academic ranking based on the candidate’s prior experience. 

The candidate will join a division currently consisting of three other Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialists in the Department of Pediatrics and will work with a dedicated team of General Pediatricians as well as other pediatric subspecialists in Cardiology, Development Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Medical Genetics, Metabolics, NICU, PICU, Nephrology, Neurology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care and Oncology. 

Compensation details – Competitive remuneration 

Benefits –Benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate 

Location of practice – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 

Qualifications/Requirements of the position – Candidates in consideration will hold certification or eligibility for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatric Infectious Diseases (see https://www.royalcollege.ca/ELIGIBILITY) and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (see https://www.cps.sk.ca/LICENSURE)

 To Apply: SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.