Procedure
Application Submission
- Submit applications electronically at any time to scientificappointments@nshealth.ca
- Include in the application:
- A letter of interest including the objectives of the appointment and current CV;
- A letter of support from the Dean of the respective faculty;
- A letter of support from the respective NSHA Departmental Director and Physician Co-lead as appropriate;
- Preplacement Screening (Refer to applicable DHA policies regarding immunization);
- Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Search (Refer to applicable NSHA policies regarding Criminal Records Checks);
- Child Abuse Registry Check (If you are working with individuals under 19yrs);
- Confirmation of Liability Coverage;
- Proof of Credentialing/Licensure (Refer to applicable NSHA policies regarding Proof of Credentialing/Licensure);
- A completed application form.
Application Processing
- The Scientific Affiliate Appointments Committee reviews the application. Normally the Committee meets quarterly: January, May, and September.
- The Scientific Affiliate Appointments Committee makes recommendations on appointments to the President and CEO NSHA through the Vice President of Research & Innovation /Vice President People and Organizational Development.
- Appointments will be granted for a period of up to 3 years.
Application Acceptance
- Upon accepting an offer of a scientific/affiliated appointment, the Appointee agrees to comply with the terms as outlined in the policy NSHA-AD-A0-005
Annual Review
- An annual report is prepared by the appointee and the Departmental Director/Physician Co-Lead as appropriate.
- The report reviews and revises goals and objectives, accomplishments and outcomes of the appointment. (Refer to Appendix B annual report template).
- The appointee submits the annual report to scientificappointments@nshealth.ca
Re-Appointment
- Three months prior to the appointment term end, electronically submit a written request signed off by the Joint appointee, and IWK/NSHA Departmental Director/Physician Co-Lead as appropriate to scientificappointments@nshealth.ca
- The reappointment request submission includes:
- A summary of the accomplishments of the current appointment and the objectives of a continued appointment;
- A letter of support from the Departmental Director and Physician Co-Lead as appropriate; and
- A letter of support from the Dean of the respective faculty.
- A current CV
- Confirmation of liability coverage
- Current proof of credentiality/licensure