AMHSP Academic Division Director and Clinical Section, Geriatric Medicine

University of Alberta

AMHSP Academic Division Director and Clinical Section, Geriatric Medicine

University of Alberta

Competition 2323

Department

Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept

Closing date

Will remain open until filled.

Position Type

Full Time - Trust Funded

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, in partnership with Acute Care Alberta, Continuing Care Alberta and Covenant Health, invites applications for an Internal Medicine accredited Geriatrician to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, part of the College of Health Sciences, is internationally recognized as among the world's top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada's premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine is one of fourteen in the Department of Medicine. There are currently 14 geriatricians, academic and clinical, working across the Edmonton Zone, providing specialized geriatric medicine services to older adults, clinical education to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Division members research areas include incontinence, frailty, peri-operative care and dementia. Division members collaborate with the Faculty of Nursing on knowledge translation projects. Additionally, the Division offers a Royal College-approved residency program in Geriatric Medicine, ensuring the next generation of specialists is well-trained to meet the growing demand for the specialized care of older adults.

The successful candidate will be an MD (or equivalent) with certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, or equivalent, be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) have a recognized research and educational scholarship portfolio in a relevant area of Geriatric Medicine.

Key accountabilities of the Division Director / Clinical Section Head will include but will not be limited to academic leadership of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, clinical leadership of the Section of Geriatric Medicine, including close collaboration with the Division of Care of the Elderly and clinical management of Care of the Elderly physicians at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital site. The post holder is also responsible for the development of the strategic direction of the clinical alternative relationship plan for specialized geriatric services for the Edmonton zone, in collaboration with its clinical authorized representatives.

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured or tenure track appointment in the Department of Medicine, with the rank of Associate or Full Professor, which is in accordance with the https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-a-academic-faculty-members-2020-2024.pdf and offers a comprehensive https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html

Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the income scale of the six-step Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP).

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests and accomplishments, along with three letters of reference.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Dr. Narmin Kassam

Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine

c/o Andrea Hachey, EA to Chair

mailto:eachair@ualberta.ca

Applications will begin being reviewed two weeks following the posting of this position, however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

As the capital of Alberta, Edmonton is a vibrant, cosmopolitan center of over one million persons, featuring an abundance of community activities, services, attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, parks and river valley activities - a city that truly offers something for everyone; please visit https://www.edmonton.ca/.

Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty's Home Page at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/index.html?utm_source=redir&utm_medium=redir&utm_campaign=redir&utm_content=redir-www.med.ualberta.ca.

Details about Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health can be found at https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ and https://covenanthealth.ca/.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6243373

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

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