PROGRAM AREA: Integrated Programs, Health Hub

Position: Medical Doctor (MD)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time Permanent

HOURS/WEEK: 17.5 hours per week

Our Vision

A community without barriers to health and wellbeing.

Our Mission

We reduce health inequities by providing interprofessional primary health services and community programs, focused on the populations we prioritize, in collaboration with community partners.

Our Values

Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centred, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility

Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as:

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Living on low income
• Newcomers to Canada with language barriers
• Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues
• Having moderate to severe disabilities
• Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Mtis
• Black, mixed race and racialized populations
• Experiencing intersectional oppression
• 2SLGBTQIA+
• Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles

Are you passionate about the Guelph CHCs Vision, Mission and Values and working with our priority populations who are/experience: homelessness or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, Indigenous community members, 2SLGBTQ communities, and other equity deserving groups, and vulnerable children and their families? If you are passionate about Guelph CHCs Vision, Mission, Values and priority populations and meet the qualifications below, we want to hear from you!

What is the Guelph CHC?

The Guelph CHC is located in the vibrant City of Guelph, Ontario, and provides primary care services and community health programs using an interdisciplinary, team-based approach. We have innovative client-centered services delivered by interdisciplinary teams. Our clinical team consists of family physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered practical nurses, who work collaboratively with allied health workers, including social workers, dietitians, outreach workers, and cultural interpreters.

The Guelph Community Health Centre works within a determinants of health framework which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention, anti-oppression, and recognition of special risk factors (social, physical, psychological, etc.) which may affect the health of clients.This position is located primarily at the downtown site of the Guelph CHC.

Benefits of working at the Guelph CHC:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• No office overhead
• Supportive clinical environment
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, harm reduction focused, non-stigmatizing, wraparound health care and substance use options for people with complex physical, mental health and substance use needs.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team (including Nurse Practitioners) to offer assessment and treatment, preventative care, episodic health care, primary care and substance use health care.
• Use a low barrier, compassionate approach to providing health care, meeting clients where they are at, considering equity and lack of access to social determinants of health, including income, housing, and food.
• Offer both appointment-based and walk-in care, working with the allied health team to reduce barriers to accessing health care
• Attend daily huddles to share and receive updates about the program, the organization and/or client care
• Participate in Guelph CHCs on call rotation as required (consisting of after-hours phone availability) and occasional home visits as necessary
• Attend meetings as requested to support program development, evaluation and improvements

• Ensure high quality and safe care is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records, participating in chart reviews and support the implementation of new guidelines and Medical Directives

Qualifications:

• Licensed Family Physician, as per the requirements of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, with CCFP certification
• Possess or is eligible to obtain required malpractice coverage with CMPA (this coverage is eligible for reimbursement)
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers to accessing health care services (e.g. clients experiencing homelessness, mental health concerns, using street drugs etc.)
• Previous experience in community health/social services and/or a values-based organization is an asset
• A demonstrated commitment to health equity and alignment with the CHC model of care
• Proficient in the use of software applications including Outlook and electronic medical record systems

We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you.Please visit our websiteatwww.guelphchc.caand apply using the online application tool by end of day April 17, 2025.

Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.

If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.