Become a Medical Advisory Member at the J Healthcare Initiative (U.S and Canada)
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The J Healthcare Initiative has emerged as a powerful force in reforming substance use healthcare, balancing global advocacy with local action. We've successfully pushed for harm reduction in international drug policy, while also providing practical support through free smokable and injectable harm reduction supplies to youths who use drugs. Our partnerships with a few Canadian universities, offering paid internship and practicum placement for undergraduate and graduate students, enable us to create the next generation of healthcare providers who understand the context of our toxic drug crisis. From presenting at international conferences to co-signing progressive drug policy manifestos, we’re driving meaningful change in how society approaches substance use, keeping the well-being of individuals at the forefront of our mission.

Join the Fight to End Drug Poisoning Deaths
Mission
The J Healthcare Initiative is a registered Canadian non‑profit organization on a mission to end the toxic drug crisis through accessible substance use healthcare and advocating for expansion of various treatment modalities for people who use drugs.

About The Role
As a Medical Advisory Member, you will play a vital role in our fight to end drug poisoning deaths through harm‑reduction philosophy. You will provide expert guidance and advice to our team on a range of medical issues related to substance use and addiction.

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice on the medical aspects of drug use and addiction

Review and provide feedback on our programs and services

Help us develop and implement new strategies to reduce drug poisoning deaths

Represent the organization at medical conferences and other events





Serve as a spokesperson for the organization on medical issues related to drug use

Design research methodologies

Watch for research grant mechanisms to study the unregulated toxic drugs in Canada and the United States.

Advantages

Make a real difference in the lives of people who use drugs

Help us save lives and end the overdose crisis

Gain valuable experience in the field of addiction medicine

Network with other professionals and students in the field

Be a part of a team of passionate and dedicated individuals

Qualifications

MD or MD/PhD degree or Nurse Practitioner or NP/PhD or PharmD

Community medicine and/or experience in Street Medicine is a plus

Board certification in addiction medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine or a related field

Passion for harm reduction and ending the toxic drug crisis crisis

Lived experience is a plus

Opioid prescribers are preferred

To Apply
Interested volunteers can send their resume and cover letter to [email protected]

*We encourage applications from people with lived experience of drug use, member of the First Nations and Indigenous Communities

About The J Healthcare Initiative
The J Healthcare Initiative is a non‑profit organization that advocates for and builds infrastructure for legal prescription access to opioids and stimulants for people at risk for illicit drug poisoning. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe and effective healthcare, regardless of their drug use.

We are committed to

Expanding access to safe and legal opioids and stimulants

Reducing the harms associated with illicit drug use

Advocating for policies that support people who use drugs

Building a community of support for people who use drugs

Join us in our fight to end drug poisoning deaths. Apply to become a Medical Advisory Board Member today!
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📌 Become a Medical Advisory Member at the J Healthcare Initiative (U.S and Canada) (British Columbia)
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