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Family Medicinepart-time
Nova Scotia Brotherhood Program
Job Details
Compensation
Family Medicine Alternative Payment Plan (FM APP); 0.2 FTE appointment; competitive compensation and benefits in accordance with Nova Scotia Health policies and physician agreements.
Posted Date
2026-09-25
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Location
LocationHammonds Plains, NSOpen
Job Description
Company Description
Make an Impact Through Community-Based Primary Care
Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Family Physician to join the Nova Scotia Brotherhood Program on a 0.2 FTE basis.
The Nova Scotia Brotherhood was created to support Black and African Nova Scotian men in overcoming barriers to healthcare through culturally responsive, community-based care. The program provides primary care services, chronic disease management, health promotion, wellness programming, and navigation to community resources within trusted community settings.
This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative interdisciplinary team focused on improving access to care and advancing health equity for Black and African Nova Scotian communities.
The Opportunity
Working within the Family Medicine Alternative Payment Plan (FM APP) model, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services through community-based clinics located throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Clinic locations rotate according to patient need and appointment schedules and currently include:
- North Dartmouth and North Halifax
- East Preston, North Preston, Cherry Brook, and Lake Loon
- Hammonds Plains
- Dartmouth (230 Wyse Road)
The physician will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide culturally safe, patient-centred care in locations that are familiar and accessible to members of the communities served.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive family medicine services to patients enrolled in the Nova Scotia Brotherhood Program.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Deliver preventative care, health promotion, and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that may include nursing, wellness navigation, mental health professionals, and community partners.
- Support culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to care.
- Contribute to improving health outcomes and healthcare access for Black and African Nova Scotian men.
Compensation
Family Medicine Alternative Payment Plan (FM APP)
0.2 FTE appointment
Competitive compensation and benefits in accordance with Nova Scotia Health policies and physician agreements.
About Nova Scotia Brotherhood
The Nova Scotia Brotherhood provides culturally appropriate healthcare services for Black and African Nova Scotian men across the Halifax region. The program focuses on improving access to primary care while fostering trust, connection, and long-term wellness through community-based service delivery.
Qualifications
- All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
- All applicants must be eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
- Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
- Demonstrated commitment to health equity, cultural competence, and community engagement.
- Experience working with underserved or equity-deserving populations is considered an asset.
Additional Information
Practicing in Nova Scotia
Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.
Building a Diverse Workforce
The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.