Overview
WHIWH CHC provides racialized women, trans, and non-binary clients from the African, Black, Caribbean, Latin American, and South Asian communities in Toronto and surrounding municipalities with culturally safe, relevant, and responsive primary healthcare. We are changemakers engaged in knowledge transfer and exchange, research, capacity building, and advocacy within and across multiple systems.
Location: Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre (ON), 2 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1J3, Canada.
Position
Locum Physician - 0.6 FTE (3 days). Position start date: December 15th, 2025. Candidates who are able to cover a minimum of 4 months will be prioritized.
Responsibilities
* Provides family-oriented medical care in a multi-disciplinary team, on or off site by:
* Interviewing/ history taking.
* Examining, assessing, and treating patients.
* Maintaining accurate records.
* Providing supportive counselling and psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
* Teaching on health and lifestyle matters in a non-judgmental manner.
* Referring to specialists, hospitals or other agencies as required.
* Advocating for patients with other medical workers, agencies or institutions.
* Supervising other medical personnel within the team.
* Providing after-hours medical care for WHIWH-CHC clients in rotation with other MDs.
* Ensuring standards of patient care are maintained according to accepted medical standards and WHIWH-CHC policy.
* Advocating on health and related matters on a larger front for the community as appropriate.
* Recognizes and implements the educational component of Primary Health Care by supervising and evaluating Medical Residents with other members of the Clinical Team.
* Assists with the administrative tasks of WHIWH-CHC and the Primary Care Team by:
* Participating in data collection and analysis and on-going monitoring and evaluation of WHIWH-CHC programs for various purposes (e.g. program planning, research, etc.).
* Participating in planning and evaluation of WHIWH-CHC programs and activities.
* Participating in Peer Reviews
Qualifications
* Medical degree from a recognized university.
* CCFP Certification or equivalent practical experiences, an asset.
* General license to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
* Additional training and/or experience in an area relevant to the Centre’s services is an asset.
* Two+ years primary care experience; preferably in a community health setting.
* Knowledge of women’s health issues.
* Understanding of Anti-oppression principles.
* Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
* Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications.
Reporting
This position reports to the Director of Primary Healthcare Services.
Application Process
To apply for this challenging opportunity in a dynamic organization, please forward your resume and cover letter with the subject line: “Locum Physician ” to the attention of:
Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre
Human Resources Department
Application Deadline
Posted: September 9, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Compensation: $175,419.00 based on 0.6 FTE
WHIWH is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves, and we strongly encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s ethnic and cultural diversity and our priority populations. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
WHIWH is working towards gender equity in pay
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Webpage for how to apply:
2025 Canadian Association of Community Health Centres
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