Part-time Opportunity at HUC CHC – Refuge Clinic

Posting #50-26-14

Position Summary

Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre (HUCCHC) is looking for a family physician to support the Refugee Health services through the Centre's specialized Refugee Transition Clinic. The successful candidate would be available as soon as possible, to fill a 0.5 FTE (2.5 days/week) vacancy for up to eight months. The opportunity offers flexible scheduling over Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Seeing approximately 10-12 patients per 7-hour workday, the physician can expect the average appointment length will be 30 minutes with the exception of instances where a cultural interpreter is engaged or when home visits, examinations and/or procedures require more time.

The successful candidate can expect $131.42 - $149.21 per hour, as well as benefits such as pension, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and on-site parking.

About Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre (HUCCHC)

HUCCHC is a dynamic, community-governed primary healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities living within Hamilton's urban core. Through an interdisciplinary and client-centred model of care, HUCCHC provides comprehensive primary healthcare, health promotion, illness prevention, advocacy, and community development services to individuals experiencing complex health and social challenges.

Hamilton Urban Core is committed to advancing health equity and addressing the social determinants of health. Our priority populations include individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, newcomers, immigrants and refugees, individuals and families living with low income, people living with mental health and substance use challenges, street-involved youth, and isolated seniors. The Refugee Health Physician provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, families and the community with particular emphasis on care and services for clients with chronic and complex health conditions. 

Next Steps

Interested candidates are advised to send their CV via email to the GHHN recruitment team at ***@GHHN.ca (🔒 Premium). Please reference the posting number in the subject line.