Responsibilities as Chair of the McGill University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology We are seeking a respected academic physician with demonstrated leadership in clinical care, education, research and administration to lead one of Canada’s premier academic departments in women’s health. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department’s academic, teaching, and research missions throughout the McGill network. As Chair of the McGill University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the successful candidate will be expected to strengthen the Department’s teaching and research environments through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and faculty career development, support educational leaders in postgraduate and undergraduate medicine and research‑based graduate studies, and strengthen collaborations within the FMHS and across the University and its affiliated health network. As a leader within McGill’s ecosystem, the Chair will champion women’s health and will seek opportunities for synergy across sites and activities, while supporting established and encouraging emerging areas of excellence. The successful candidate is an energetic and thoughtful leader with demonstrated abilities to manage change, encourage excellence in complex, high‑stakes environments and able to foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose within the organization. Applicants for this position should have substantive experience in both research and teaching at a high level. Applicants should have experience in administration and leadership, with the ability to build effective teams, mentor colleagues, staff, and students, and engage with clinical and community partners, academic institutions, and governmental agencies.
- Assume strategic, operational, academic,



and financial responsibilities for the McGill University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Provide effective mentoring and guidance on academic appointments, promotion, and tenure and faculty development
- Assure inclusive internal governance to effectively coordinate the variety of activities, sites, and priorities of the Department
- Collaborate with Program Directors on education and training matters Build partnerships with sister units sharing common interests
- Promote excellence in research, teaching, and clinical care
- Represent the Department in Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences fora, including the Faculty Leadership Council and the School of Medicine Clinical Leadership Council
- Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programs in collaboration with the Associate Deans and program directors
- Work collaboratively with hospital research institute directors to strengthen innovation and research
- Coordinate academic planning and recruitment across the McGill RUISSS network (Réseau universitaire intégré de santé et de services sociaux) and affiliated hospitals to foster successful academic programs through partnerships and complementarity, ensuring hospital recruitments outside the MUHC carry the formal recommendation of the hiring institution's Obstetrician and Gynecologist-in-Chief
- Serve as a dedicated advocate for faculty and staff resources,



driving administrative and research support initiatives across University, MUHC, and Santé Québec leadership Responsibilities as Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MUHC The Chief is responsible for the quality, organization, and strategic planning of clinical services at the MUHC.
- Ensuring high-quality patient care and alignment of departmental clinical activities with institutional priorities
- Providing leadership in the development and integration of clinical programs across MUHC sites
- Ensuring each member of the MUHC Department has clearly defined clinical and academic responsibilities, reviewed at least once every two years
- Working collaboratively with MUHC leadership and other department chiefs
- Reporting to the Associate Director of Medical and Qualified Services regarding clinical organization, resource allocation, and departmental performance
- Reports to the Chair of the Council of Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists and Midwives (CPDPMW) of the MUHC to ensure high‑quality patient care
- Supporting strategic planning and fostering integration between clinical and academic missions across McGill teaching hospitals
- Advance inter‑institutional alignment and strategic synergy across the affiliated teaching hospitals, leveraging each site’s distinct operational strengths to optimize their collective academic, clinical, and research missions Qualifications and Education Requirements Candidates should ideally:
- Hold a medical degree with specialist certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Be eligible for licensure in the Province of Quebec
- Have demonstrated leadership abilities, a proven track‑record in research and teaching, and the skills and experience needed to lead diverse tea

📌 CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE AND CHAIR OF THE MCGILL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES (Montreal)
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📍 Montreal