Medical Director Acute Care Addiction Program, Edmonton

 
Qualifications:
  
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of addiction medicine to effectively manage the complexities of addiction services and treatment. They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with experience in medical leadership and be considered a strong clinician by peers.

The successful applicant must hold an MD or its equivalency.

The successful applicant will preferably be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Addiction Medicine and/or a Certificate of Added Competence in Addiction Medicine by College of Family Physicians of Canada and/or Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine certification or equivalent.

In addition, the successful applicant shall:

1. Have experience in provision of treatment of addiction and mental health;

2. Have evidence of formal administrative education and training;

3. Obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 
Reporting Relationship:

The practitioner will report to the Provincial Medical Director, ACARP.

 
Term:

Start November 1, 2025.

Deadline for submission of applications is 10 days; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. 

 
Additional Information:

This position is 0.3FTE.

Remuneration is in accordance with CMO Policy for contracted medical leadership positions.

We thank you for your interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 
Contact:

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Dr. Imran Ghauri, Interim Provincial Medical Director, ACARP

Imran.Ghauri@recoveryalberta.ca