Description:  

Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Zone invites applications for the role of Zone Clinical Section Chief (ZCSC), Cardiology. 
 
This 0.25 FTE position reports to the Zone Clinical Department Head (ZCDH), Cardiac Sciences.  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.  ​​

Role-specific duties include:

• Represent interests and concerns of individual cardiology sites at Zone Clinical Department Executive Committee (ZCDEC)
• ​Coordinate initiatives, including process changes as set by Zone Clinical Department Executive Leadership (ZCDEL), with accountability for timelines/benchmarks for execution
• ​Accountability for dissemination of education and quality initiatives as directed by the Deputy for Quality and ZCDEL​  

The position has an expected term of 3 years. 

Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution and a passion for quality and patient safety.  They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with significant experience in medical leadership and is considered a strong clinician by peers. 
 
The successful candidate will possess superior interpersonal skills, have demonstrated supervisory experience and be an excellent clinician with the respect of their peers.   
 
Candidates must possess a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC) fellowship, or equivalent designation, 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 forward a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest online through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting. 
 
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.  

To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and three (3) letters of reference through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting.

To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and three (3) letters of reference through the doctorjobsalberta.com posting.