POSITION SUMMARYTAIBU Community Health Centre provides primary health care and related services for Black populations across the Greater Toronto Area as its priority population and residents of the local community of Malvern. Recognizing that systemic oppression has fostered conditions of ill-health with Black communities, we strive to deliver these services through intersectional, equity based and culturally affirming practices which promote holistic wellness, health education, and prevention. As part of the Black Focused Inter professional Primary Care Team, the primary healthcare physician will provide clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up to individual clients, within the scope of their practice. The physician will also be called upon, occasionally, to support health promotion and advocacy initiatives of the Centre. All regulatory and statutory requirements of the profession will be faithfully followed by the physician. Internal accountability procedures will also be completed in a complete and timely manner as required. The physician will work within an anti-racist/anti-oppression framework.RESPONSIBILITIESClinical ServicesPerform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling, appropriate follow-up and other required medical functions according to the scope of practice and standards of the profession as defined by College of Physicians and Surgeons of OntarioEncounters with clients will generally include:A primary health care focus complemented by health promotion, illness prevention and educationHolistic assessment which assesses the impact of the determinants of health on client outcomesDiagnosisTreatmentReferral to specialists, allied health professionals and/or community services as indicatedProvide medical crisis intervention and triagingFollow-upCollaborating with other TAIBU programs and services and other outside agencies as neededHome visits according to Centre protocols3. Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of medical practices, protocols and directives4.



Outbreak surveillance and advisement5. Share 24-hour on-call duties with other Community Health Centre physicians and as designatedInter- / Multi-disciplinary practice1. The Primary Health Care Physician should work across disciplines in order to improve client outcomes2. Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community3. Additional duties will be:Working with team reviewing outcomes and statistics as required for redirection, changes in clinical practice focusWorking with the team on networking and outreach as required4. Attending meetings or sessions representing TAIBU Community Health Centre5. Attending case conferences as needed6. Working with the team and the staff on special programs, e.G. diabetes clinicAdministrative DutiesShare administrative and clinical maintenance tasks with other Centre staff. These may include dealing with pharmaceutical sales representatives, compiling statistical data, updating records, peer review of client records,Vetting, approving, editing and organizing health education materialsParticipate/lead in/ research initiativesAccountabilityThis position reports to the Director Primary Healthcare ServicesThe physician has accountability to the standards of practice of the profession and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of OntarioThe physician is accountable to meet the requirements of any accountability agreement between Ontario Health and TAIBU CHCQualifications AcademicAn academic preparation as a Medical Physician (an asset: with CCFP credentials)



and a medical degree from a recognized universityA license to practice medicine in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and a certificate of good standing from samePossess or is eligible to obtain required malpractice coveragePreference given for a person with three to five years primary care experience; preferably in a community health settingExperience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, an assetProficiency in the use of computers and various software applicationsPersonalAn understanding, patient individual sensitive to a high needs priority populationEnjoys working in a teamwork settingPossess an interest in developing new skills relative to identified needs of clients and enhancing current skilled practice to complement the agencyKnowledge of community resources, health promotion and social determinants of health and public health policies and their impact on marginalized and racialized communitiesExcellent communication skills (written and verbal) and group facilitation skills are an assetProven consultation and collaborative skills - Ability to work evenings and occasional weekendsAbility to work independently as well as part of multi-disciplinary teamInterest in supervising/mentoring studentsPossesses a valid driver’s licenseCompensation:$275,538 – 331,974 + Competitive benefitsExpected salary adjustment in the near future – based on Ministry communicationNew recruits at TAIBU CHC will be enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)This vacancy is a new position.No Artificial Intelligence or other technology will be used to assess, screen applications and select candidates.Email: Fax; No telephone enquiries.TAIBU CHC thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted.TAIBU Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer and applicants from racialized and minoritized communities are strongly encouraged.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Primary Health Physician (Toronto)
🏢 TAIBU Community Health Centre
📍 Toronto