Pediatrician

Description Job Description: The Northern Health Region is currently seeking a 0.5 FTE (full time equivalent) Pediatrician to practice in a multidisciplinary environment in Thompson, Manitoba at the Thompson General Hospital. The Northern Health Region is geographically the largest of the five Regional Health Authorities in the province of Manitoba and has a population of 72,000 people spread over 396,000 km², resulting in a population density of 0.18 persons per km². Mining, hydro‑electric development, forestry, commercial fishing, trapping, transportation and tourism are the major industries in the Region. Qualifications Must be eligible for full licensure and in good standing with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba. Candidates with certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada are preferred. Compensation Generous remuneration with guaranteed income through alternative funding. Practice Location This position is located at the Thompson General Hospital in Thompson, Manitoba. The City of Thompson, known as the “Hub of the North”, is located 740 kilometres north of Winnipeg, and serves as the regional trade and service centre of Northern Manitoba. With a population of approximately 15,000 residents, Thompson boasts all of the amenities of an urban centre as well as the beauty of the surrounding lakes and Boreal Forest. Contact Information For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact: Marie MacPhail, Medical Services Supervisor & Recruiter Email: mmacphail@nrha.ca www.northernhealthregion.ca Note: We thank all who apply and advise that only selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr