Description:

Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Zone invites applications for the role of Zone Clinical Section Chief (ZCSC), Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 

This 0.05 FTE position governed by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, reports to the Zone Clinical Department Head, Child Health (ZCDH).  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. 

This position provides leadership to a group of highly trained pediatric specialists in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and collaborates with the ZCSCs of other pediatric specialties, including pediatric hospital medicine and critical care. 

The position has an expected start date of April 1, 2025 and a term of 3 years.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution and a passion for quality and patient safety.   S/he 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 his/her peers.  The successful candidate also will be committed to fulfilling clinical and non-clinical duties as a representative of the Department of Child Health.

Candidates must 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 as well as a separate copy to 

Dr. Aisha Bruce 
Zone Clinical Department Head (ZCDH), Child Health
c/o Chantal Letkemann ***@ahs.ca (🔒 Premium) 

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.