Appointment
The incumbent is appointed by the dean on the recommendation of the vice-dean, Francophone affairs, and the Faculty director, Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS).
Term of position
Two years (renewable once)
Supervisor
Vice-dean, Francophone affairs, through the Faculty director, CNFS
Mandate
This mandate will be divided between two positions, one for the eastern region and one for the western region.
The Faculty lead, CNFS — clinical training and placements, is responsible for organizing, co-ordinating, supervising and optimizing CNFS clinical and training activities in the assigned region, in line with the directions set by the Faculty director, CNFS.
If only one position is filled, the incumbent will cover all responsibilities for both regions (east and west), in line with the directions set by the Faculty director, CNFS.
The position is part of a long-term approach to structuring the operations of Francophone Affairs.
Description of portfolio/responsibilities
Clinical activities and placements
- Co-ordinate CNFS clinical activities (first to fourth year).
- Work with Undergraduate Medical Education officials, including the:
- pre-clerkship director, Francophone stream
- clerkship director, Francophone stream
- distributed medical education director
- rotation directors, Francophone stream
- Facilitate interprovincial placement applications and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and maintain placement agreements in Francophone minority communities.
- Supervise CNFS students on placements, in co-operation with rotation directors, to:
- support CNFS students, in co-operation with the pre-clerkship and clerkship directors
- facilitate student supervision during placements in Francophone minority communities
- support assessment and formative feedback processes
- ensure that placement activities align with program requirements
Clinical training and preceptorships
- Assist and guide clinical preceptors.
- Support faculty appointment processes.
- Assist with organizing at least two preceptorship training sessions per year.
Recruitment and outreach
- Contribute to targeted recruitment activities for the CNFS.
- Hold at least one CNFS mini-course per year (as resources allow).
Assessment and accreditation
- Review site and preceptor assessments.
- Contribute to accreditation processes.
Other duties
- Participate in teaching, mentoring and other educational activities, in line with the portfolio.
- Take on other duties and projects assigned by the vice-dean, Francophone affairs, and/or the Faculty director, CNFS.
- Work in a bilingual environment and support the University’s Francophonie and bilingualism objectives.
Expected workload
One half-day per week
If only one position is filled, the incumbent will cover all responsibilities for both regions (east and west), dividing the work day equally or proportionally between the east and west.
Education and other requirements
- MD, PhD or equivalent medical degree
- Proficiency in English or French (the University’s official languages) and passive knowledge of the other language
- Strong interest in continuing medical education in French and promoting programs for Francophone minorities
- Demonstrated ability to provide educational or clinical leadership, including by co-ordinating training activities, working with various teams and supervising or mentoring students and trainees
- Good knowledge of issues related to medical education in French in minority communities — an asset
- Experience as a former CNFS student — an asset
- Academic appointment at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine*
Committee membership and reporting
Committee membership
- CNFS Executive Committee
- Francophone Affairs’ triennial meetings
Reporting
- An annual summary of CNFS activities will be sent to the Faculty director, CNFS. It will include a cross-cutting analysis of impacts and strategic recommendations.
- Any contributions required as part of the accreditation process for the CNFS stream of the medical program will also be identified.
*At the rank of lecturer or of assistant, associate or full professor
Governance Approval Process for Committees| Committees | Date of approval |
|---|
| Senior Management Team | March 19, 2026 |
| Faculty Council | April 14, 2026 |