Position Description:

Reporting to the Head of the Regional Department of Pathology and Other Laboratory Medicine Specialties, the Medical Geneticist is specialized in studying the effects of genetic variation on human development and health as well as in researching, diagnosing, treating and preventing genetic and related illnesses in people, families and communities.

The Medical Geneticist has in-depth knowledge of the basic principles of genetics, knowledge of genetic illnesses and their effects on all systems of the human body and on people of all ages, and a good understanding of the principles of genetic counselling.

Based on the type of practice pursued by the department, the Medical Geneticist plays an advisory role for other physicians in the medical genetics and genomics field. The Medical Geneticist takes part in research activities in their field of practice.

The Medical Geneticist may take an active part in teaching activities in their department, in close collaboration with the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Employer:

Vitalité Health Network is a regional health authority providing and managing health care and services in an area covering northern and southeastern New Brunswick. The Network is the only Francophone managed organization of its kind in the country and has nearly 60 points of service providing a range of health care and services to members of the public in the official language of their choice. The Network has approximately 7,700 part-time and full-time employees, 560 physicians, including 259 specialists, and nearly 800 volunteers. The Network’s 2021-2022 budget was $704 million (excluding Medicare).

For more information about Vitalite Health Network, please visit the Network’s website.

Diversity Statement

Vitalité Health Network is committed to providing a safe and respectful work and care environment guided by collaboration, integrity, and accountability. Rooted in a culture of continuous learning, we believe that every person deserves a caring environment where their identity is fully respected, and that is exempt of discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, beliefs or religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disabilities, social status, or any other aspect of their background and identity. The diversity of our teams and their perspectives enrich our practices and enable us to provide care marked by openness, cultural sensitivity, and compassion to all the people we serve.

Hours of Work:

• According to the agreement determined by the Service/Department Head - Flexible
• Call from 8 to 5 MOnday to Friday are shared among the geneticians.

Remuneration:

Salaried

Type of remuneration : Salary

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved school of medicine supplemented by post-graduate study in the area of specialization (Genetician);
• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC);
• Eligible for a licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New-Brunswick;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network’s management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network
• Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

Incentives:

• Possibility of a financial incentive based on eligibility determined by the Department of Health ($50,000 accompanied by a 2 year return of service).
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $8,000.

About the Facility:

Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre

About the Community:

For more information about the community, please visit the website: City of Moncton