Alberta Health Services (AHS) has a leadership opportunity available and invites applications for the position of:
Site Lead, Peter Lougheed Centre, Infection Prevention and Control under the Calgary Zone Medical Affairs Portfolio

AHS Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is an integrated Zone-embedded program striving for Provincial standardization while maintaining a strong site presence and focus within a designated portfolio.  The Physician Contractor shall provide medical leadership as a Site Lead for the designated portfolio in partnership with other senior leaders and with AHS employees in IPC in the Calgary Zone.

In a competent and professional manner, the Contractor will:

1.    Provide medical services and consultation if required in the role as an IPC medical services practitioner (either as a Fee For Service provider or an AMHSP member) but the accountabilities and compensation related to medical services are under a separate agreement

2.    provide medical leadership relevant to IPC as the Site Lead, Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC).

3.    initiate and participate in Continuing Quality Improvement initiatives as they are relevant to IPC, and will continually strive to provide the highest quality service consistent with the available resources.

4.    provide written reports of any quality improvement initiatives and where applicable publish the findings in the relevant administrative or medical literature for purposes of knowledge translation.

5.    participate in the research and educational mission of IPC, including preceptorship of residents, fellows and other trainees.

6.    support the IPC portfolio through the following:
•    provide consultation and advice on program components for AHS IPC strategic planning.
•    provide guidance and/or direction for the development of specific programs and strategies.
•    provide consultation and advice on relevant policies.
•    ensure an engagement process for physicians that promotes their understanding and participation within the IPC framework of AHS.
•    provide leadership for physicians supporting IPC service delivery.
•    liaise with the Medical Staff and staff internally and externally to AHS in matters pertaining to IPC service delivery.
•    participate in select committees, working groups, educational programs and task forces as required and/or requested, as feasible.
•    assist in addressing concerns received from patients, legal representatives, or family members about patient care, in conjunction with IPC senior leadership.

Qualifications include:
•    Proven leadership, communication, organizational, change management, team building and facilitation skills.
•    Expertise in developing and providing resources, consultation, and collaborative support to stakeholder teams.
•    Ability to design, tailor, implement and evaluate effective strategies to meet identified priorities.
•    Experience in supporting and promoting clinical best practice and experience as a change agent.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate positive relationships and passion for patient safety.
•    Alberta Health Services privileges to practice at AHS facilities.
•    Expertise or experience in infection prevention and control, medical microbiology and infectious diseases, patient safety and quality improvement methodology, and pathology are not necessarily required but are valued in this role. 
•    An advanced degree (MSc, MPH, PhD and/or other advanced training in infection prevention and control)  is required in this role.
•    Experience in pragmatic trial designs and QI initiatives relevant to IPC would be considered an asset and would be highly valued in this role.
•    Experience in structured narrative or systematic reviews of literature pertinent to IPC would be considered an asset and would be highly valued in this role.
•    Experience and understanding in microbiome-based strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections  would be considered an asset and would be highly valued in this role.

Applicants: 
•    Are limited to current AHS medical staff
•    Must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
•    Must read, write, and speak English
Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr. John Conly by email (***@ahs.ca (🔒 Premium))
Application deadline: February 27, 2026