Description:

Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Corridor invites applications for the role of Deputy Corridor Clinical Department Hospital Lead (CCDHL), Emergency - University of Alberta Hospital (UAH).

This 0.20 FTE position governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports to the Corridor Clinical Department Lead (CCDL), Emergency Medicine and the Hospital Medical Director (HMD), UAH.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that standards of care are being met in the department and that support for research and teaching is available.

The Deputy CCDHL, Emergency Medicine at the University of Alberta Hospital provides physician leadership to support clinical excellence, patient flow, quality and safety, physician engagement, and operational effectiveness within a high-acuity quaternary care and Level 1 trauma centre.  Working closely with the CCDL, Emergency Medicine and site leadership at UAH, the role helps address workforce, clinical, and operational priorities while fostering collaboration across emergency, inpatient, critical care, trauma, and specialty services.  The position also supports physician recruitment and development, quality improvement initiatives, and the efficient delivery of timely, patient-centered care.

AHS is seeking to fill both the CCDHL and Deputy CCDHL leadership roles; however, consideration may be given to a single candidate interested in assuming a combined 0.4 FTE leadership appointment, subject to organizational needs and candidate qualifications.

The position has an expected term of 3 years.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong abilities in communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation, along with a passion for quality and patient safety while working as part of a leadership team. They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with significant medical leadership experience and will be regarded by their peers as a strong clinician.

Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, eligible to work in Canada, and be eligible for or have current licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and appointment to the AHS Medical Staff. Candidates should have evidence of formal administrative education and training.

Recruiter Contact:

To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest online through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting as well as a separate copy to

Dr. Katelyn Bacon
Interim Corridor Clinical Department Lead, Emergency Medicine
c/o Jessalyn Frost at ***@ahs.ca (🔒 Premium)">***@ahs.ca (🔒 Premium)

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Deadline for submission of applications is 30 days; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled.