Clinical Pharmacology _ Paediatric Sub-Specialty

Effective January 1, 2025 the Department of Paediatrics, Temerity Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, at The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, an academic health science centre dedicated exclusively to children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is recruiting a full-time permanent staff physician. It is possible for this position to include a dual appointment in a second Division, either Paediatric Hospital Medicine or an alternative pediatric sub-specialty Division (cardiology, respirology, etc), based on the training and interest of the candidate.

The successful candidate’s role will involve provision of clinical care for children in both the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology (majority), as well as their secondary Division based on their specialty training. In Clinical Pharmacology, the candidate will provide faculty oversight of an inpatient consult service and also an ambulatory drug adverse reaction and toxicology clinic. In Paediatric Hospital Medicine, the candidate will rotate between multiple service roles at the Hospital for Sick Children. In alternative sub-specialty Divisions, the clinical work will be dictated by a joint discussion between the candidate and the two Division heads. The successful candidate will also have time to pursue academic interests which can focus on any of the following: health professions education, quality improvement or clinical / translational research.

All candidates must be able to function proficiently in English, hold an MD, MBBS or equivalent thereto and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have comparable qualifications. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. This position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Rank and salary ($220,000-242,000) per annum will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, group insurance, pension plan, vision care, academic allowance and a relocation package.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Tamorah Lewis, Head, Division of Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Department of Paediatrics, C/O Linda Jankovski, Business Operations Manager, Department of Paediatrics. The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1X8.
Email: linda.jankovski@sickkids.ca

For additional information regarding the Department of Paediatrics see http://www.sickkids.ca/paediatrics/ and https://www.sickkids.ca/en/care-services/clinical-departments/clinical-pharmacology-toxicology.

The University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children are strongly committed to diversity within its community. Both institutions recognize systemic barriers that impact equity seeking groups. As such, we welcome applications from historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or persons with disabilities. The Department recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have influenced their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. The Department further supports an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Meagan Cameira, Executive Assistant to the Chair at meagan.cameira@sickkids.ca