Infectious Disease Clinician-leader with expertise in the management of mycobacterial disease (AMHSP)

The Department of Medicine (http://www.departmentofmedicine.com) in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca) invites applications for a position as an clinician-leader Infectious Disease Specialist with expertise in the management of people with mycobacterial infections

Primary clinical responsibilities will include providing inpatient general infectious disease consultancy services inclusive of night and weekend call, outpatient care in the home parenteral therapy programs, wound care, and tuberculosis clinics. Leadership activities may include administrative leadership positions in the Department of Medicine as well as program-based leadership positions such as but not limited to infection prevention and control, tuberculosis services, and home care services (wound care). Inpatient care activities may occur at any of the Calgary Zone adult hospital sites.

Consideration for the position will be considered based on the following attributes:

-Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with health care colleagues in the provision of patient care

-Completion of advanced training in tuberculosis and other relevant areas or equivalent experience will be an asset

-Engagement in supervision and teaching of medical trainees at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as colleagues by way of formal and informal means

-Willingness to participate in divisional and departmental administrative activities (e.g., hiring or student committees)

- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) in the workplace in order to build relationships and understand the varied social and structural health determinants in order to work effectively with diverse colleagues, teams, and communities

The position represents 0.55 full time equivalent (FTE) status for clinical care. Beyond the clinical services above, 0.35 FTE will be provided for administrative activities relating to leadership positions in the department and/or specific programs as above. Up to 0.10 FTE will be provided for research activities including quality improvement initiatives in the relevant areas. The distribution of the AMHSP 1.0 FTE may be subject to change over time based on the activity distribution and related contracts for leadership while ensuring it meets the needs and interests of the candidate. Remuneration for this position will be through an Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP) mechanism for provision of all services.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online and include the following:

•              Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)

•              Curriculum vitae

•              EDI statement (maximum 1 page) that addresses the following question:

-          What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important?

•              The names and contact information for three referees

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone.  We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.