Family Physician Locum

Job Title: Family Physician Locum

Department: Primary Health Care (PHC)

Reporting to: Director, Primary Health Care

Pay Scale: $138.70 - 160.64/hr. (Option to contribute to HOOPP)

Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.

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About SWCHC

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who are vulnerable because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

Position Description

Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) has been providing primary health care and social services for more than 40 years. The Centre's mandate is to offer comprehensive, innovative community- based programs and regional programs that address people's overall well-being. We work within an anti- racism, anti-oppression framework that acknowledges systemic racism exists and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

The Physician provides comprehensive primary care to SWCHC clients during acute and chronic illness and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, families, and the community. The physician works within an interprofessional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitians, physician assistants, community health workers and health promotion staff.

We are looking for someone who has experience in and knowledge of immigrant and refugee health including a sound knowledge and understanding of the issues facing immigrants and refugees and the unique dynamics that exist within their various cultures. SWCHC offers a wide range of Harm Reduction services and requires a physician who is familiar with and supports a Harm Reduction approach.

Requirements Education

• Medical degree and family medicine residency from a recognized university
• CCFP certification from the Canadian College of Family Practice
• General license to practice from the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Preference given for addiction medicine

Professional Experience

• Minimum two years primary care experience
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary

• Experience working with culturally diverse and marginalized
• Demonstrated experience in program leadership and
• Ability to work one evening per
• Available for evening and weekend on-call

Preferred Experience

• Experience in mental health, addictions medicine and harm

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of the Community Health Centre model of care
• Commitment to the principles of health equity and
• Application of medicine through a lens of the social determinants of health
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of harm
• Superior relationship building ability, leadership in fostering a positive and supportive organizational
• Ability to bring teams together in a collaborative manner and support on-going cohesiveness in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral, communication skills when interacting with clients, staff, community members.
• Effective organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of the acts and legislation that govern practice: Personal Health Information Protection Act, Protection for Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of routine practices (universal precautions), Child Protection Act
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software applications related to primary care (We use Telus PS Suites)
• Successful completion of Police record Check

Language Capability

• English is
• French or other language(s) is an

**It is the policy of SWCHC to require COVID-19 immunization for all employees, volunteers, and students, including those who work off-site with the following exceptions: Persons with a medical reason that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19; Persons with other reasonable considerations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code that restrict them from being vaccinated against Covid 19 vaccination.**

Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity deserving communities. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.