Procedure
New Application Submissions
- 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 or a signed Support Declaration Form 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.
- A signed Nova Scotia Health Authority Pledge of Confidentiality.
Application Processing
- The Scientific Affiliate Appointments Committee reviews new applications.
- 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
Re-Appointment Applications
- Three months prior to the appointment expiry date, submit the following information to: scientificappointments@nshealth.ca
- The reappointment request submission includes:
- A letter that summarizes the accomplishments of your current appointment and the objectives of a continued appointment;
- A letter of support from the NSH Departmental Director/ Physician Co-Lead (the person you work most closely with as part of your research program); and
- A current CV
- Confirmation of liability coverage (if applicable)
- Current proof of credentiality/licensure (if applicable)
- Signed NSH Pledge of Confidentiality