Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist

Overview

Job Description The University of Manitoba Department of Pediatrics & Child Health and Shared Health are inviting applications for an academic pediatrician to temporarily support the section of Pediatric Infectious Disease on a locum basis until June 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to share responsibility for education in their section, as well as comprehensive clinical services provided at Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital.

The referral base includes children from the province of Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Western Nunavut. Certification or eligibility for certification in medical microbiology would be an asset.

• Share responsibility for education within the Section of Pediatric Infectious Disease.
• Provide comprehensive clinical services at Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital.
• Serve the referral base of children from Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Western Nunavut.
• Participate in ongoing clinical and educational activities as a locum in the pediatric infectious disease section.

• Specialty qualifications in pediatrics in the country of current practice.
• Eligible for specialty registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.
• Certification in pediatrics by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is preferred.
• Expected to participate in educational programs for undergraduate medical students and postgraduate pediatric residents.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a commitment to collaboration in research and scholarly activities.
• Evidence of a high standard of professionalism.

The University of Manitoba is located in Winnipeg and is the province’s primary research-intensive academic institution, offering over 100 degree, diploma and certificate programs to more than 30,000 students from around the world. The Department of Pediatrics & Child Health comprises numerous subspecialists and collaborates with the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba to improve child health and care in the province.

The Section of Pediatric Infectious Disease emphasizes patient care, education and research with a focus on care for marginalized populations and strong inter-disciplinary collaboration.

The University of Manitoba is committed to equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring and advancement for systemically marginalized groups, including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact U or . Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify with underrepresented groups where applicable.