Medical Director - Southern Alberta Clinic
🔍 Calgary Zone
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- Medical Leader (non-clinical position)
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- MED0005GT Requisition #
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- 14 hours ago Post Date
Description:
The SAC Medical director will be responsible for the following areas: 1) Quality of care in HIV clinic – maintain optimal testing, referral pathways, treatment and follow-up protocols, and outcome and quality metrics in alignment with recognized HIV care programs nationally or internationally; 2) Physician services – maintain an appropriate and diverse team of physicians to deliver high-quality care, and be aware of innovations and use of technology in care where appropriate (e.g. rural and remote care delivery); 3) Community liaison – maintain strong community links for coordination of care and programs, and provide educational updates where needed; 4) Cost stewardship – Collaborative delivery of care to optimize costs in balance with patient outcomes such as with ordering tests, appointment frequency, and treatment selection as well as clinic budget management; 5) Education – Facilitate educational opportunities for all SAC staff on and off site as appropriate; 6) Multidisciplinary team – Manage a collaborative health care team and set up an environment of respect and inclusion, ensure availability of providers for routine and urgent services; 7)Collaboration – Work with external agencies such as public health for outbreak, epidemiology and other issues and communicate procedures and policies when needed; and 8)Research – participate in and facilitate research and scholarly opportunities within the clinic.
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 Corridor. 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.
Qualifications:
The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Must read, write, and speak English.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
