The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics at Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking two full-time (2.0 FTE) Medical Microbiologists based at the Microbiology Laboratory at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. The successful physicians will join a team of five Medical Microbiologists and contribute to diagnostic laboratory oversight, teaching rounds, committee participation, infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, administrative responsibilities, and clinical consultation related to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infectious diseases.
Experience in quantitative methods, quality improvement, molecular testing, and diagnostic stewardship would be an asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Vancouver Island is home to the Island Medical Program, a satellite of the University of British Columbia, and eligible candidates may be considered for a faculty appointment.
Applicants must be certified or pending certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Medical Microbiology and eligible for full licensure in British Columbia. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible and is negotiable.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic Capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, Victoria offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with a satisfying lifestyle. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing, sailing, kayaking and cycling. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living. Strong public schools are complemented by multiple renowned private schools in and adjacent to Victoria. Victoria offers unlimited possibilities for your career, family and future!
Royal Jubilee Hospital
To apply, please forward your CV, cover letter to:
Celina Callaghan , Medical Staff Recruiter
FRCPC Medical Microbiology
Full license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia