Clinician Scientist, Acquired Brain Injury

Shorten the time from research discovery to the children who need it.

Creating a world of possibilities for kids with disability is much more than a vision at Holland Bloorview. It’s an urgent daily personal goal for every talented staff member and dedicated volunteer who works at this specialized teaching hospital. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital pioneers treatments, technologies, therapies and real-world programs that give children with disabilities the tools to participate fully in life. Holland Bloorview serves about 7,000 children each year through 600 inpatient admissions and 58,000 outpatient visits.

Funded largely by the Holland Family Endowment, this new position offers the opportunity to build a research program that directly influences clinical care for kids with acquired brain injuries (ABI). With the largest cohort of ABI patients in Canada, the program at Holland Bloorview is advanced, acclaimed and high profile. You will define the role by driving the agenda of new knowledge and capacity building in ABI. Working in partnership with academic, clinical and research affiliates, clients and families, you and your team will collaborate locally, nationally and internationally with research pacesetters in the field of paediatric acquired brain injury.

In this leadership role, you will join a vibrant culture as you engage and lead your staff in clinical care and applied clinical research. With a commitment to leading practices in teaching and research, you will develop and promote performance indicators that measure transformation in care. Reporting jointly to the Vice-President, Medical and Academic Affairs and Vice-President, Research at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, you’ll expand a provincial program that serves children and youth from across Ontario. Serve as an ambassador for Holland Bloorview in the development and implementation of evidence-informed care and the development of collaborative research partnerships both internally and externally.

An MD or PhD, you are a senior-level clinician scientist with ABI experience and specialty certification in paediatric neurology, developmental paediatrics, neuropsychology or paediatric physiatry. With internationally recognized academic credentials, appointments and awards, you have firmly established your research credibility. You must be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Toronto. Holland Bloorview is committed to creating an endowed chair in Paediatric ABI jointly with the University of Toronto, and it is anticipated that, in this new role, you will become the inaugural holder of this chair.

The University of Toronto and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital are strongly committed to diversity within their community and especially welcome applicants from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

For additional information about Holland Bloorview and their Research Institute, visit the website at www.hollandbloorview.ca.

To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca.

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20 Bay Street, Ste. 1100
Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
www.promeus.ca

The mission of the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) is to enhance the quality of life for persons, in the City of Toronto, who are living with the effects of acquired brain injury (ABI)- through education, awareness, support and advocacy.

This key organizational part time (16 – 20 hours per week) position will work directly with the board, in cooperation with other programs and members in the delivery, expansion and operation of BIST. The following knowledge, skills and qualities are required:
• A minimum of three years experience supporting member-driven/association programs
• Undergraduate degree/College Diploma in rehabilitation, recreation, social work, psychology or related discipline is an asset
• Knowledge of the issues faced by people with ABI and their families
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse board of directors, committees and volunteers
• Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, coaching, mentoring and/or teaching
• Ability to identify and set priorities and work towards their fulfillment
• Excellent oral/written communication
• Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to adapt to audiences with a wide range of abilities
• Strong administrative skills.
• Human Resource experience.
• Web site maintenance.
• Internal development, governance structure, policy and procedures.
• Data Management skills.
• Ability to write grant applications and funding proposals.

Please forward your resume and cover letter expressing your interest by August 27th, 2010 to Colleen Boyce at nriorefl@interlog.com