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 Métis
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 CHC’s 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 CHC’s 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 CHC’s 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 website at www.guelphchc.ca and 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.
