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Department of Diagnostic Imaging

IWK Health & Dalhousie University

Union Status: Non-Union
Posting Date:
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Start Date: As soon as possible

IWK Health Department of Diagnostic Imaging is urgently seeking applications for temporary on-site Radiologists for extended term appointments (9-12 months) in a busy Pediatric and Women’s tertiary care academic center. Applicants should be eligible to work in Canada, eligibe for appropriate licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (www.cpsns.ns.ca), and have an FRCPC or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiology with fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology and/or Women’s Imaging.  Additional expertise in pediatric interventional radiology, pediatric neuroradiology or pediatric musculoskeletal imaging would be an asset. Remuneration is based on a competitive daily stipend for regular and on-call activities. Reimbursement of some licensure and short-term accommodation or moving expenses is available. At the end of the term, successful candidates may be offered an extension of their term or may be considered for a permanent position.

Teaching is an integral part of the role. The IWK Diagnostic Imaging Department is affiliated with the Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine and offers pediatric radiology and fetal imaging training as part of the Radiology residency curriculum. Additionally, the department supports a Pediatric Radiology Residency Program, accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada). Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills. Successful applicants will be required to apply for and maintain an academic appointment with the Faculty of Medicine to fulfill their required teaching responsibilities.

IWK Health is an internationally recognized health sciences centre dedicated to providing quality primary, secondary, and tertiary care to women, children, youth, and families in the Maritime provinces and beyond. Services are delivered through Children's Health, Mental Health and Addictions, and Women's and Newborn Health programs. This approach integrates talented professionals with new technologies, research, training, and clinical excellence. As an academic health centre, IWK Health spans from basic science research to knowledge transfer in clinical care, social science, system improvement, health services delivery, and regional economic development.

IWK Diagnostic Imaging provides a complete range of primary and tertiary diagnostic imaging, conducting nearly 70,000 clinical radiological exams per year.

Imaging includes the following modalities/sub-specialties:

• Diagnostic Radiography (X-Ray and Fluoroscopy)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Nuclear Medicine (NM)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound (US)
• Bone Densitometry (BD)
• Interventional Radiology/Angiography Suite

Halifax, Nova Scotia is a vibrant and growing ocean-front city with a population of approximately 500,000. Halifax boasts diverse neighborhoods, many of which are an easy walk, bike, or short drive to IWK Health. Enjoy many excellent restaurants and cafes as well as frequent community events around the city. A quick drive outside the city will bring you to spectacular beaches, vineyards, hiking and mountain bike trails, sailing, surfing, and other outdoor adventures.

Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter (candidate statement), and contact information for three references (one of whom should be their fellowship program director) to the email address below.