At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Medical Biochemistry division, setting objectives and standards for clinical practice.
- Company: Fraser Health, a leader in healthcare with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive stipend, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to health and wellness in the workplace.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in healthcare while leading a dedicated team of professionals.
- Qualifications: Active medical staff privileges and leadership experience in Laboratory Medicine.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Fraser Health is seeking a Regional Division Head, Medical Biochemistry, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
Responsibilities
- Developing annual operating objectives for the Regional Division.
- Functioning as the channel of communication to and from the Regional Division to keep members informed regarding Division objectives, policies, and general activities.
- Developing, with the members of the Regional Division, standards of clinical practice for the Regional Division, recommending those standards to the Regional Department and ensuring that the Regional Division members work within established standards.
- Maintaining familiarity with the applicable provincial privileging dictionary(s) and participating, where applicable, with the BC Medical Quality Initiative Office in developing standards of clinical practice to inform the provincial privileging dictionary(s).
- Recommending appropriate Clinical and Procedural Privileges, limitations or applicable conditions for each Medical Staff appointment, renewal or requested modification within the Division after reviewing requests submitted through the provincial privileging dictionary for applicable specialty or subspecialty.
- Encouraging and facilitating programs for the continuing medical education of Regional Department members.
- Arranging and chairing Regional Division meetings as required.
- If applicable, working with universities to ensure that education programs and research activities are being sufficiently promoted and supported.
- Promoting health and wellness amongst Members.
- Encouraging a healthy, respectful workplace.
- Investigating and documenting complaints regarding care provided by Members within the Regional Division under the direction of the relevant Regional Department Heads or Program or Regional Medical Directors.
- Reviewing with the Regional Division and the Regional Department Head and/or Program or Regional Medical Director, the human resource requirements of the Regional Division.
- Contributing to the search and selection of applicants for vacancies in the Regional Division.
- Establishing a quality assurance/quality improvement structure and program for the Regional Department, which carries out the functions of review, evaluation, and analysis of the quality of Medical Care and utilization of Fraser Health resources.
Eligibility
- A member of the Medical Staff with Active Category privileges.
- Actively practicing in Laboratory Medicine, Division of Medical Biochemistry.
- Leadership experience within the healthcare sector.
- CMPA and CPSBC full licensure.
Compensation
- Stipend.
Locations
- Royal Columbian Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Contact
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Carolyn Shiau, Regional Medical Director, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Carolyn.Shiau@fraserhealth.ca.
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Regional Division Head – Medical Biochemistry employer: Fraser Health
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located at Surrey Memorial Hospital, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that emphasizes safety, compliance, and the well-being of both staff and patients. With competitive salaries and opportunities for meaningful contributions to community health, Fraser Health stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in facilities management.
