Description:

Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Zone, is inviting applications from interested Physicians for the position of Facility Medical Director, North East Community Health Center (NECHC). 

This 0.15 FTE position reports directly to the Edmonton Zone Associate Medical Director, Suburban Hospitals. The  Facility Medical Director North East Community Health Center (NECHC) works collaboratively with the NECHC site operational lead as dyad partner, and also with clinical and operational  leaders to provide clinical oversight for the NECHC site. Utilizing the AHS dyad model, the Facility Medical  Director and the Site Director of NECHC will maintain a close working relationship and will be jointly  accountable to provide integrated leadership for the NECHC site. 

This position is accountable for, but not limited to 

• providing senior medical leadership support for the Department Facility Chiefs at their site
• resolving physician-related and clinical-operational matters
• providing clinical  leadership, consultation, support, and coaching to the site medical staff
• monitoring clinical practice and medical staff in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules
• advocating for the provision of overall quality, patient safety, and patient care at NECHC

The position has an initial term of 1 year with a possibility of extension. 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and a passion for  quality and patient safety. They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with significant experience in medical leadership  and considered to be a strong clinician by peers.

Candidates must be Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), or College of Family Physicians  of Canada (CFPC) certified, be eligible to work in Canada, and hold or be eligible for 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. 

To apply, please attach a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest online through the DoctorJobs Alberta. 

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.