Family Physician

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Daily Hours Worked:
8 hours
Annual Base Hours:
2080
Family Physician Health Services
Full-Time
1.0 EFT (40 hours per week)
HOURS OF WORK:
Primarily days with availability to work one evening a week (Includes on call rotation)
START DATE:
Date of Hire
Klinic Community Health is a pro-choice community health centre that provides primary care, education and counselling services to our local community and throughout Manitoba. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity and socio-economic circumstances. Rooted in social justice values, we believe that everyone deserves quality care, support and respect.
Position Summary
Klinic community health physicians provide direct care to clients being seen for primary care, or to clients of our more specialized clinics, e.g. Gender Affirming Care, Addictions Treatment, STI, Pap. They may work with people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. Physicians at Klinic provide care at our family practice clinic and at times in other community settings. Physicians at Klinic work independently and as part of a team, recognizing the impact of social determinants of health to the wellbeing of people and providing care within this context.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a recognized school of medicine
Three years family practice experience preferred
Interest and experience in community-based medicine
Agonist Therapy (OAT) prescribing capacity required or must be willing to obtain an OAT license at the earliest opportunity.
Currently registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, CCFP, or able to be registered
Current membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (additional language skills would be an asset)
Pro-choice
Able to communicate appropriately cross-culturally
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Care
Provide primary health care in a community setting
May provide specialized services in refugee health, Gender Affirming Care, MWMS, latent TB, Hepatitis C, HIV and OAT
Opportunity to provide hospital inpatient care in partnership with physician colleagues, depending on skills and interest
Opportunity to participate in antenatal /- intrapartum care depending on skills and interest
May provide home visits in the geographic community with Community Health Nurse
Collaborate with Primary Health Care Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and all Klinic staff
Participate in case conferences
Provide in-service education as requested
Document accurate and pertinent client information in a timely manner, including maintenance of medical bands
Knowledge of emergency procedures
Communicate effectively with all health team members to ensure client health needs are met
Participate in after-hours and weekend on call services as part of Klinic's Physician call schedule
Designed weekend call may be part of clinical responsibilities
Program/Agency
Participate in the supervision and evaluation of students in the Health Services
Establish, review and update clinical protocols
Attend staff meetings
Assist in the development of health information resources
Assist in program development
Record daily statistics as required
Assist with orientation, training and supervision of new staff and students
Participate in training courses and in services offered elsewhere and by Klinic in order to maintain and improve quality of service
May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description but not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Work environment consisting of an office building
May be required to move items weighing up to 12 kg
May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients and visitors
May be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
SALARY
Per the Doctors Manitoba Contract
Please note 'Job Posting #2024-122' in the email subject line
Klinic is committed to working towards having a more equitable and diverse work force at all levels of our organization. We welcome and encourage persons who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve to apply, those who identify as Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, 2SLBGTQQIA+, and/or those living with disabilities. Applicants are invited to self-declare in their cover letter.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Applicants are asked to please self-declare in their cover letter.
Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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