Physician Investigator, 0124EDMpcc90597

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities in communication, conflict resolution and a passion for quality and patient safety working as a part of a leadership team.  They will be an inclusive and visionary leader with significant experience in medical leadership and is considered a strong clinician by peers.

Candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, eligible to work in Canada, and be eligible for or have current 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.

The successful candidate should have a demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development.

Unique Characteristics:

• Sound understanding of the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness processes and procedures;
• Basic understanding of legal concepts including bias, impartiality, credibility, relevance, reliability, weighing evidence, balance of probabilities, fact-finding, and decision-making;
• Understanding of concepts related to effective evidence-based decision-making, systems thinking, risk identification, and risk mitigation;
• Familiarity with AHS governance documents applicable to members of the Medical Staff, including but not limited to the code of conduct, bylaws, rules, corporate policies, procedures, etc.;
• Knowledge of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice;
• Basic understanding of the AHS and zone medical leadership structure;
• Ability to assess concerns and complaints to determine a best approach to planning a review or investigation, identifying specific allegations, considering the evidence that may be required to determine the facts and arrive at findings and recommendations;
• Skilled at interviewing witnesses, assessing credibility of witnesses, and tactics and approaches to questioning witnesses;
• Solid ability to engage in critical thinking, analyzing evidence, and preparing a written analysis that is sound, clear and succinct;
• Advanced writing skills and ability to prepare high quality written reports that clearly set out the methodology used, evidence gathered, analysis of the evidence, findings, reasons, and recommendations;
• Basic understanding of issues related to power imbalance, conflict, and workplace culture in a health care organization;
• General knowledge and awareness of legislation such as Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act, Health Professions Act, Hospitals Act, and Patient Concerns Resolution Process Regulation;
• General awareness of Human Resources practices and principles, including workplace safety, psychological safety, workplace violence and harassment;
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment to determine when it may be appropriate to seek expertise from Medical Affairs, Legal & Privacy, Ethics and Compliance, Human Resources, Protective Services, medical administrative leaders, or other areas within the organization;
• Proficient with basic Information Technology, including Microsoft Outlook and Word.

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. Neil Gibson
AZMD Acute Care Coverage, Physician Contracts and Academic Liaison to the Faculty of Medicine
at Neil.Gibson@albertahealthservices.ca

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.