THE J HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
Medical Advisory Board
Remote, Global, Canada
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About the Role
As a Medical Advisory Board Member, you will play a vital role in our fight to end drug poisoning deaths through harm-reduction philosophy. You will provide expert guidance and advice to our team on a range of medical issues related to substance use and addiction.
Responsibilities
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Provide expert advice on the medical aspects of drug use and addiction
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Review and provide feedback on our programs and services
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Help us develop and implement new strategies to reduce drug poisoning deaths
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Represent the organization at medical conferences and other events
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Serve as a spokesperson for the organization on medical issues related to drug use
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Design research methodologies
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Watch for research grant mechanisms to study the unregulated toxic drugs in Canada and the United States.
Benefits
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Make a real difference in the lives of people who use drugs
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Help us save lives and end the overdose crisis
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Gain valuable experience in the field of addiction medicine
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Network with other professionals and students in the field
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Be a part of a team of passionate and dedicated individuals
Qualifications
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MD or MD/PhD degree or Nurse Practitioner or NP/PhD or PharmD
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Community medicine and/or experience in Street Medicine is a plus
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Board certification in addiction medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine or a related field
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Passion for harm reduction and ending the toxic drug crisis crisis
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Lived experience is a plus
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Opioid prescribers are preferred
We are committed to
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Expanding access to safe and legal opioids and stimulants
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Reducing the harms associated with illicit drug use
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Advocating for policies that support people who use drugs
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Building a community of support for people who use drugs
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Join us in our fight to end drug poisoning deaths. Apply to become a Medical Advisory Board Member today!
5-10 hours a week
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Requirements
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Must be 19
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Must be fluent in English
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