Director, Division of Emergency Medical Services - Dalhousie Department of Emergency Medicine

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Job Description

The Director will lead the Division of EMS, within the C/AFP Department of Emergency Medicine, in order to further its strategic vision of being recognized as a centre of excellence for Knowledge Translation in EMS through measurable impact on health policy. The Director will report to the Head of the Dalhousie Department of Emergency Medicine.  Specific objectives will include but are not limited to:
 

Advancing EMS research:
-Chair an active and engaged Nova Scotia EMS Research Steering Committee
-Sit on the DalEM Research Council
-Promote and support inter-professional research
-Further the work of the National EMS Research Agenda
-Strengthen interprovincial collaboration in the Maritimes
-Encourage and support paramedics to publish and present EMS research
-Foster undergraduate and postgraduate medicine interest in EMS research
-Ensuring adequate resources for EMS researchers (time, funds, mentorship)
-Foster a clear vision for priority research in Nova Scotia
 

Governance:
-Ensuring day to day activities of the Division continue to embody the mission andvalues of the organization
-managing fiscal responsibilities through transparent budgeting, cost recovery andfuture funding sources.
-Measure and strive to increase the impact of activities of the Division
 

Enhancing Patient Care and Population health through knowledge translation activities:
-Guiding and supporting the Prehospital Evidence Based Protocols Program

Educating EMS Leaders:
-Take a leadership role in educating paramedics and management in evidence-based EMS practice.-Develop exemplary EMS leaders by mentoring faculty, teaching EMS fellows, post-graduate and undergraduate medical trainees.-Manage bursaries for paramedic post-graduate education.-Mentor new investigators in best practices for EMS research

Committees:
- EMS Research Steering Committee
- Academic Department of Emergency Medicine Executive Committee (ADEMEC)
- DalEM Research Council
- Paramedic Evidence-based Practice Council
- Participation in other committees and sub-committees as required

Qualifications

- MD degree with board certification in Emergency Medicine (FRCPC, CFPC-EM or equivalent)

- Experience in prehospital and transport medicine, EMS research and/or EMSFellowship is considered an asset

Additional Information

Term:
5-year term with the option to renew at the discretion of the Department Head/ADEMEC.

Funding:
One Academic Half-Day

Note: This role will be required to work clinically at the HI or IWK for a minimum of 5 shifts per month. There is the potential to apply for additional AHD to support research activities during the regular budget planning cycle

How to Apply:
Dr. Simon Field, Department Head, Dalhousie Department of Emergency Medicine
c/o Vicky Triantafyllou
Department of Emergency Medicine, Dalhousie University
Email: vicky.triantafyllou@nshealth.ca

Deadline to Apply:  April 30th, 2025