Medical Leader - Section Chief, Okotoks
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- Medical Leader (non-clinical position)
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- MED0005D4 Requisition #
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- 5 hours ago Post Date
Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for the role of Section Chief, Okotoks, Department of Rural Medicine. This 0.1 FTE position is governed by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and reports to the Corridor Lead, Rural – Calgary Corridor.
The Section Chief, Okotoks, is responsible for the overall function, leadership, and operation of the Section and serves as the local medical leader for the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre.
The Section Chief will provide expert leadership, guidance, and advice on matters relating to the local provision of medical services to patients and the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care. The successful candidate will assist in the implementation of Provincial, Corridor, and Department of Rural Medicine policies and priorities; supervise the clinical work of Section members; recommend Medical Staff Appointments and Clinical Privileges; and assist the Corridor Lead, Rural – Calgary Corridor in conducting reviews of members of the Section in accordance with applicable AHS Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules.
The Section Chief will support physician recruitment, retention, engagement, and succession planning within the Section and will work collaboratively with site medical leaders, physicians, operational leaders, and Site Managers in dyad partnerships to advance strategic priorities, operational effectiveness, quality improvement initiatives, and safe patient care at the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre.
The Section Chief will represent the interests of the Section within AHS and the Calgary Corridor, foster effective relationships with internal and
external stakeholders, and promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or delegated by the Corridor Lead, Rural – Calgary Corridor.
References to leadership positions and organizational structures within AHS shall be interpreted in accordance with current AHS governance
documents and organizational design
Required Qualifications
• Independent licensure with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
• Current member of the Alberta Health Services Medical Staff within the Department of Rural Medicine, Okotoks Section.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with strong conflict resolution, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with physicians, operational leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, physician engagement, and professional accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP).
• CCFP-EM designation considered an asset.
• Previous medical leadership experience in a rural medicine, urgent care, hospital, or community-based healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting physician recruitment, retention, mentorship, and succession planning.
• Experience leading teams, facilitating change, and advancing organizational priorities within a complex healthcare environment.