**Chief of** Pediatric Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Canada

CHEO is recruiting a Division Chief and full-time pediatrician to actively lead clinical care, teaching, research and advocacy in the Division of Pediatric Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics. The Division of Pediatric Medicine has a particular focus on CHEO’s inpatient clinic teaching units, complex care, and vulnerable populations. There are active research programs within the Division and Department, a Royal College accredited training program in General Pediatrics and an Academic Pediatric Medicine fellowship program.

The Division of Pediatric Medicine is comprised of 23 committed and inspiring academic general pediatricians in hospitalist, complex care and outpatient consultant roles. The group is extremely dedicated to excellence in patient care and academic activity. The division is heavily invested in important education and administrative leadership roles at the departmental, hospital, university, and national levels.

The Division Chief at CHEO oversees the safety and quality of care provided and the medical staff within the division. As such, the Division Chief has responsibility for medical staff leadership, and the Division’s academic activity. In collaboration with their administrative dyad, the Division Chief is responsible for operational resource oversite and for the ongoing evaluation, design and implementation of efficient clinical delivery processes and team models to provide excellence in care responsive to child health needs.

CHEO invites applications from candidates who have strong operational and academic leadership skills and a proven record of achievement in comprehensive patient care, clinical program development, education, research, and/or quality assurance. Candidates must be eligible for a full-time academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa at a rank commensurate to their experience and academic contributions. While English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.

The candidate will be Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Pediatrics) certified/ eligible, or equivalent and eligible for medical license in Ontario.

Based in Canada’s capital, CHEO is a globally renowned health institution with a mission to provide exceptional care and support to children, youth and their families. Opening our doors in 1974, we offer a full range of specialized pediatric care and services to children from eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec and Nunavut. Our site is home to a hospital, a children’s treatment centre, a school, a research institute, and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa as an academic health science centre. Named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, we are home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives.

Dear Candidate,
On behalf of CHEO I am delighted to hear of your potential interest in the role of Chief, Division of Pediatric Medicine. As our organization embarks on a new chapter, this distinguished opportunity promises both growth and impact.
As Chief, you will play a vital role in leading clinical care, teaching, research, and advocacy within the Division of Pediatric Medicine. With a focus on our inpatient clinic teaching units, complex care, and vulnerable populations, your contributions will have a profound impact on the health and well-being of children and youth in our community.
You will join a team of 23 committed and inspiring academic general pediatricians, all dedicated to excellence in patient care and academic pursuits. Together, we are committed to advancing seamless care that is responsive to the evolving needs of child health.
Your responsibilities as Division Chief will include overseeing the safety and quality of care provided, as well as leading medical staff within the division. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to shape our academic activities, contribute to program development, and collaborate with stakeholders at local, national, and international levels.
At CHEO, we are proud to be leaders in pediatric health, recognized for our commitment to clinical care, research, and education. Our collaborative environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedication to innovation make CHEO an exceptional place to work and grow professionally.
We invite you to bring your operational and academic leadership skills to our team, and together, we will continue to provide exceptional care.
We look forward to welcoming you to CHEO and working together to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Dr. Lindy Samson
Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer
Based in Canada’s capital, CHEO is a globally renowned health institution with a mission to provide exceptional care and support to children, youth and their families. Opening our doors in 1974, we offer a full range of specialized pediatric care and services to children from eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec and Nunavut. Our site is home to a hospital, a children’s treatment centre, a school, a research institute, and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa as an academic health science centre. Named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, we are home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives.
CHEO is affiliated with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine which is Canada’s largest bilingual institution of higher learning and research. The FoM offers a wide range of competitive educational and research programs in a dynamic learning environment with state-of-the art facilities. The faculty is recognized as a national leader in medical education and ranks among the top faculties of medicine worldwide for research intensity and impact.
CHEO places a very high value on teaching and make significant contributions at all levels. We contribute to supervising close to 60,000 trainee days over the course of the academic year (undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate and postdoctoral studies).
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Please copy the reference number to apply: A038741
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Longlisted candidates will be invited for preliminary discussions with Alumni Global prior to shortlisted candidates meeting the Selection Committee. It is anticipated that first stage will take place virtually with finalist candidates invite to meet the Selection Committee in person (dates to be confirmed).
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