Description:

Alberta Precision Laboratories Ltd. (APL) in partnership with the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary (UofC), invites applications for a 1.0 FTE (full time) position with an academic staff appointment as the Associate Professor or Professor level with 0.3 FTE for Head, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine position.

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Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is the sole provider of lab services in the province of Alberta and is party to an affiliation agreement with the University of Calgary.  APL performs over 30+ million tests annually providing laboratory tests for five acute care facilities in Calgary, one community laboratory and 9 rural health laboratories in Southern Alberta. Further information on Alberta Precision Laboratories can be accessed at: www.albertaprecisionlabs.ca

Job Summary & Responsibilities 

The Contingent Term appointment will be joint with APL and will include 50% protected time for academic work (including the Department Head role) and 50% time for clinical work.

This is a key leadership position within the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) with a collaborative partnership with the Sector Medical Director, South, APL. The successful candidate will be offered a Contingent Term appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The APL medical staff position is a contractor position with APL. Academic appointment will be offered as a UofC employee.

The successful candidate must maintain the highest possible standards of practice including prompt delivery of services to match established performance indicators and turn-around times, must actively participate in such activities as quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement programs, and must actively participate in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical teaching.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include a MD, eligibility for licensure in the Province of Alberta, and certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and/or by the American Board of Pathology in Laboratory Medicine. The ability to contribute collegially to the group practice and laboratory operations will be an important factor in candidate selection. The successful incumbent will also be required to obtain the appropriate professional liability coverage.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

·         Effective communication, skills in quality assurance, operational efficiency, and appropriateness of care.

·         Ability to work in a dynamic changing environment that allows for delivery of quality service. 

·         Ability to balance service and quality imperative in a resource-sensitive environment.

·         Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.

How to Apply:

Interested persons meeting the above qualifications should submit their curriculum vitae, with three referees through the Doctors Jobs Alberta Website: Doctor Jobs Careers - Jobs (albertahealthservices.ca), Keyword: (Pathology) or the ***-***-**** (🔒 Premium)&id_source=115635636869&id_content=490681856090">Government of Canada Job Bank

Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr. Beverly Adams, Vice Dean of the Cumming School of Medicine by email (***@ucalgary.ca (🔒 Premium)) and Dr. Kate O’Connor, Sector Medical Director, South, APL by email (***@albertaprecisionlabs.ca (🔒 Premium)">***@albertaprecisionlabs.ca (🔒 Premium)).

In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. This position is available for APL Sponsorship.

Please note that all new staff to APL must provide criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.