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Department Head of Midwifery
The Children’s Hospital and Women’s Health at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) invite applications for the position of Department Head of Midwifery.
The Department of Midwifery helps support approximately 1,259 births (2023) with 51 midwives. It is built on the fundamental commitment of providing excellent clinical care to new mothers and babies. We are looking for a new department head of midwifery that will build on this strong clinical presence and work collaboratively with both Children’s and Women’s Health.
The successful candidate is expected to be involved with the Executive Leadership Committee of LHSC. They will participate in developing and implementing hospital strategies and participate in Master planning. The Department Head will commit to ensuring delivery of the highest quality of care, granting annual privileges and monitoring the code of conduct for all its members. They will be an exceptional leader with the vision to understand and develop the complex interrelationships between the clinical, teaching and research strengths of the Department in an evolving health care system.
LHSC is a tertiary health care complex, providing comprehensive care to a large and geographically extended population of approximately 1.2 million people, including London which has a metropolitan census of 530,000. One of Canada’s largest acute-care, research-intensive academic hospitals, with nearly 16,000 physicians, staff, students, scientists, and volunteers, LHSC is regarded for its exceptional patient care and health-care advancement through innovative partnerships, teaching excellence, breakthrough research and a rich history of national and international medical firsts.
The successful candidate must be an accomplished midwife and must be accredited with the College of Midwives of Ontario (CMO)
Interested candidates should submit an application including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees to:
Dr. Adam Dukelow
Integrated VP Medical Affairs
800 Commissioners Rd. E
London, ON N6A 4V2
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applicants will begin Jan 15, 2025. The anticipated start date is to be negotiated.
Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of LHSC.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
To apply for this job email your details to Adam.dukelow@lhsc.on.ca.