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Full time
JR16835
Academic
Details of the job posting are provided below or click the link to learn more and apply: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Lecturer_JR16835
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Lecturer
Department of Family Practice | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic (Robert Petrella)
May 4, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Jun 30, 2029
The expected salary for this position will be $110,000 per annum.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
The Midwifery Program, Department of Family Practice at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (1.0 FTE) to be part of a newly developing Vancouver Island cohort for a 5-year term with a possibility of renewal.
This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.
The Department of Family Practice educates students, physicians, and midwives to be effective providers of patient-centered care in the context of family and community. The Department of Family Practice has over 4,000 academic and clinical faculty members, who are physicians, midwives and other clinicians, working in 20 sites across the province to ensure more people have access to medical care that has continuity, is comprehensive, and serves community needs. Academic and clinical faculty members mentor and supervise midwifery and medical students in community midwifery and family practice offices.
The UBC Midwifery Program includes a Bachelor Degree in Midwifery (BMw), the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP), a Continuing Professional Development program, a Global Health program and funded midwifery researchers. The BMw admits 32 students annually into the four-year degree and the IEMBP admits 16 students annually into its nine-month program. Both programs focus on applicants who will practice in British Columbia.
Working under the direction of the Director of the Midwifery Program and reporting to the Head, Department of Family Practice, this individual will be highly engaged in teaching and evaluation activities. This includes course-based lectures, seminars and tutors, individual and group discussions, and supervision of student’s work. The Lecturer will directly facilitate and enhance the overall classroom experience for students and will be assigned roles such as individual teaching and/or co-teaching with another faculty member as course leads. Additionally, the incumbent will provide mentorship and training to undergraduate learners. The majority of assigned coursework will be for undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Midwifery program, although assigned courses and deliverables may vary. The candidate will be working in collaboration with other course leads, undergraduate program leads, and the Director. The successful candidate will participate in relevant service activities within the Department.
The successful candidate will be part of a new Midwifery teaching team based on Vancouver Island and is expected to be able to teach at identified hospital sites in Victoria, BC regularly. The successful candidate will liaise with midwifery program faculty on Vancouver Island to develop clinical experiences for UBC BMw midwifery students. The Vancouver Island cohort will be supported by the Midwifery Undergraduate Program Lead. The incumbent will also be provided formal mentorship from other Midwifery faculty members including the Clinical Placement Lead, Associate Professor of Teaching, Assistant Professor of Teaching, program staff, and Lecturer.
The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.
The successful incumbent will have the following training and qualifications as outlined below:
Master’s degree in Midwifery or related field such as Public Health, Nursing, etc.; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Registration in good standing or eligibility to register with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
Five (5) years or more experience in clinical practice, or an equivalent combination of teaching and clinical experience
Demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching, and the promise to achieve excellence in teaching
Previous experience teaching Midwifery at a university level preferred
Knowledge of or experience with international practices of Midwifery is an asset
In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy, understanding and, respect of diverse perspectives.
Experience in collaborating and bringing forward projects with diverse groups, including colleagues, students, and/or stakeholders, is valued.
Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the Department.
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. a teaching dossier), and a statement in the form of a cover letter describing the applicant’s experience working with and supporting a diverse student body. Please provide a brief statement (1-2 pages) of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional or community context.
The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.
The successful candidate will also have access to a comprehensive range of services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.
Please submit your application through UBC Faculty Careers page addressed to Dr. Kellie Thiessen, Director, Midwifery Program.
Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Director of Administration, Ms. Vicky Yau, at Vicky.yau@ubc.ca.
Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. The initial appointment is a 5-year term. Further information on full job description and responsibilities of the Lecturer can be provided if selected in the interview process.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students, and is essential to fostering an outstanding work environment. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are anticipated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed.
To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit the website here https://hr.ubc.ca/CWA.
Midwifery Provisional vacancies
Regional Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Division of Midwifery
The Fraser Health Authority (FHA) Midwifery Division within the Regional Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is pleased to announce vacancies for provisional privileges for midwives at several sites across Fraser Health. The following sites have available vacancies this year.
Fraser Health Sites
Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest and a copy of your CV to medicalstaffrecruitment@fraserhealth.ca. The deadline for applications is April 19, 2024. There will be no extensions. Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.
Members of the FHA Division of Midwifery are autonomous health care professionals and work in community-based clinics. Successful candidates must be eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives www.BCCNM.ca. They are required to maintain medical staff privileges through adherence to FHA Medical Staff Rules and Medical Staff Bylaws.
FHA medical staff members are expected to participate in Division committee work, attend regional division and local department meetings, as well as adhere to the mandatory vaccination policy as outlined in the Medical Staff Rules. For more information, please refer to the FHA Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules
Thank you for your interest in coming to work in Fraser Health Authority!
Facility: Fraser Health
Full/Part Time/Locum/Temporary: Full Time
Qualifications:
Compensation:
This posting is not a job posting, but rather a call for interest to interview for New Graduate Fellowship privileges at a site in the Fraser Health Authority.
We are seeking to hire 1-2 permanent midwives to our interdisciplinary practice at Roundhouse Midwives & Family Care in Victoria BC. Please see attached posting for details.
Inlet Birth is a collaborative, interdisciplinary maternity care practice, founded in 2018, serving the community north of the Fraser (Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows), and others who plan to give birth at Royal Columbian Hospital [RCH].
Our team culture is the best part: we focus on evidence-based care, assumption of benevolent intent; physical and psychological safety; compassion and kindness; and excellence. We provide high-quality care to our clients while prioritizing a safe space in which to do our oftentimes-challenging work.
What types of care providers collaborate to provide care? Midwives, family physicians, consultants, registered nurses and lactation consultants work as a team to provide evidence-based care that not only supports the health needs of clients and newborns, but also helps to build community, form bonds between peers, and encourage confidence and skills-building for new families. We are looking for OB and peds to join the team. We have a perinatal mental health counsellor who works with our clients, and a team of trusted labour-support doulas who work exclusively with our clients for a reduced fee.
How does the billing work? Both MD and RM billing codes are used, depending on which care providers are involved at different points in care. With the exception of surgical-assist codes and homebirth second-attendant codes, billings are assigned to Inlet Birth, put into a “pool”, and providers are paid a flat fee per shift. In addition to the flat fee, a 52% quarterly bonus is paid out to team members (please contact us to request our FAQ for more information).
Will I pay overhead/practice fees? No overhead or practice fees are charged at Inlet Birth.
How does call work? A call group (of family physicians and midwives) provides “hard call” coverage, scheduled as 12-hour shifts with handover at 0800 and 2000. Another caregiver is scheduled for 12-hour backup call; this caregiver will also be available to assist the on-call caregiver in times of increased workload.
How does prenatal care work? Prenatal care provision follows current Perinatal Services of BC guidelines. It is provided via 1:1 or group in-person visits and (occasionally) Telehealth. Clinic hours are 4- or 8-hour clinic days as you prefer. If you have your own scheduling requests, we do our best to make your schedule work for you!
Where do births happen? At our excellent local site, Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH)–a tertiary centre with excellent NICU, OB, and anesthesia. (In accordance with our Alternative Practice Arrangement, we do not currently offer homebirth services. Clients requesting out-of-hospital birth are referred to one of several other local practices.)
How does postpartum care work? Hospital rounds and discharge visits are done by the RCH Call care provider. Early-postpartum home visits are done by the scheduled community care provider. Scheduled postpartum clinic visits for clients and newborns at 2/4/6 weeks are provided by midwives, family physicians, and registered nurses/LCs.
As early postpartum care in our community can be difficult to access for some clients, Inlet Birth also accepts referrals for in-depth postpartum care for up to six weeks postpartum, and hosts a referral service for early postpartum clients who either do not have a family physician, or cannot get in to see theirs within a few days of discharge.
Will I be able to be on call for my own private patients or another call group and Inlet Birth at the same time? Yes, as long as the births are planned to happen at RCH.
Who follows up on labs? Caregivers follow up on their own labs. When you are on holiday, a team member can cover for you, and you can return the favour later.
Do you have good MOAs? We have three amazing long-time MOAs working with us, who are highly skilled at what they do, and bring warmth and understanding to clients and caregivers alike.
Do you use an EMR? We use OSCAR EMR at Inlet Birth, and chart encounters for all clinical contact to ensure continuity of care and record.
What about on-call pages? Our on-call line is facilitated by TelMediq, an app-based paging service that triages urgent vs. semi-urgent messages and has built-in backup algorithms to ensure patient safety.
Can I work part time? Yes. We encourage healthy work-life balance at Inlet Birth!
*Enhanced consideration will be given to BIPOC and LGBTQTS+ identified caregivers.
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