Local Department Head - Royal Columbian Hospital - Obstetrics & Gynecology at Fraser Health

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Department Leadership, Communication, Policy Implementation, Staff Appointment Recommendation, Program Coordination, Health Promotion, Workplace Respect, Human Resource Review, Staff Recruitment, Morbidity and Mortality Review

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary The Regional Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a Co - Local Department Head at Royal Columbian Hospital. The responsibilities of the Local Department Head include (but are not limited to): participating in the Site Operations Committee or equivalent for the facility; functioning as the channel of communication to and from the regional department to keep members practicing within the facility informed regarding Fraser Health, HAMAC and departmental objectives, policies and general activities and to ensure regional departments are aware of issues specific to the facility; in collaboration with the Regional Department Head (RDH), recommending appointment of practitioners, renewal of medical staff membership and privileges; ensuring the requirements of programs operating within the facility are coordinated promoting health and wellness amongst members; investigating and documenting complaints regarding care provided by members within the department at the facility under the direction of the appropriate RDH or Site Medical Director where appropriate; encouraging a healthy, respectful workplace; reviewing with the RDH the human resource requirements of the regional department practicing within the facility; contributing to the search and selection of applicants for vacancies in the regional department; conduct morbidity and mortality reviews Eligibility Member of the Active Staff – RCH Term of appointment Three years Compensation Each co-lead would receive approximately $26,714 | 0.13 FTE | 4.22 hours per week based on 50 | 50 split Closing date April 16, 2026 Questions can be directed to: Margaret Coplin margaret.coplin@fraserhealth.ca Administrative Assistant to Drs Jason Burrows | Darren Lazare Co-Regional Department Head – OBGYN | Co-Program Medical Directors, Maternal Infant Compensation Contract Qualifications Active Privileges Locations Royal Columbian Hospital About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Local Department Head will serve as the communication channel between the facility and the regional department, ensuring staff are informed of objectives and policies. Responsibilities also include collaborating on practitioner appointments, coordinating program requirements, and encouraging a respectful workplace.