Job Summary:
Acute Care Alberta (ACA) invites applications for the role of Medical Education Advisor, Anesthesia Care Team (ACT).

The Program Medical Education Advisor for the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) will work in a complimentary leadership model with the ACT Program Lead to design, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs within the Anesthesia Care Team including a robust continuous quality improvement process. This position provides clinical content expertise for Anesthesiology and supports the development and design of education across all ACT providers, including the Anesthesia Assistant (AA) education curriculum and program.
 
The Program Medical Education Advisor- ACT position is a flexible role of up to 30 hours per month. Acute Care Alberta is looking for a one year commitment with the possibility to extend.
 
Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

•  Participate in a complimentary leadership model with the ACT Program Lead;
   
• Provide input and oversight as the clinical expert to the development of the ACT Education Programs (didactic and clinical)for all providers in 
• Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Lamont Health and Chartered Surgical Facilities
   
• Work with the Corridor Medical Champions and ZCDHs of Anesthesia as a clinical content expert and facilitate the ongoing mentorship and evaluation of ACT,
   
• In complimentary partnership with the Program Lead, ensure the AA Program curriculum meets national standards and regulatory requirements,
   
• Provide consultation and clinical content expertise to the ACT Program Education Consultants,
   
• Support and facilitate clinical competency of ACT providers through structured simulation,
   
• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of robust quality improvement initiatives within the ACT Program. Support the Corridor Champions regarding opportunities for improvements,
   
• Participate in the development of program evaluation outcomes and monitor the same,
   
• Participate in ACT committees as required.
   
• Support coordination of clinical apprenticeship for AA learners
   

Qualifications: 
 
The Program Medical Education Advisor must be a FRCP licensed Anesthesiologist, trusted and respected by their peers. They should be dedicated to patient safety, evidence-based medicine, principals of team care, quality improvement, be a strong communicator and have a working knowledge of change management. This will be primarily a Calgary based position and applicants must hold or be eligible for an appointment to the AHS Medical Staff.

 
Remuneration:
In accordance with CMO Policy 01-01.

Additional Information:
•    FTE: N/A – up to 30 hours per month
•    Recruiting Organization: ACA in partnership with HSS
•    Sponsorship Eligible: No

If you have any questions, please forward to:

Dr. JN Armstrong
Provincial Program Medical Lead,
Anesthesia Care Team 
Acute Care Alberta
Email: ***@ahs.ca (🔒 Premium)