Infectious Diseases Specialist with IPC expertise
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- Infectious Diseases
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- MED0003JZ Requisition #
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- Dec 16, 2024 Post Date
Description:
The Department of Medicine (http://www.departmentofmedicine.com) in the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca) invites applications for a permanent position as an Infectious Disease Specialist with additional expertise in infectious prevention and control.
Primary clinical responsibilities will include providing inpatient general infectious disease consultancy services inclusive of night and weekend call, outpatient care in the home parenteral therapy programs, and other outpatient infectious disease clinics. Inpatient care activities may occur at any of the Calgary Zone adult hospital sites.
The position represents 0.75 full time equivalent status for clinical care. Beyond the clinical services above, ability and interest to participate in infection prevention and control activities will be an asset. Additional clinical opportunities such as working in outpatient clinics with persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are available as options. Remuneration for this position will be through a Fee-For -Service mechanisms for provision of clinical services.
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 Zone. 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:
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Consideration for the position will be considered based on the following attributes: -Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with health care colleagues in the provision of patient care -Willingness to participate in divisional and departmental administrative activities (e.g., hiring or student or wellness committees) -Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) in the workplace in order to build relationships and understand the varied social and structural health determinants in order to work effectively with diverse colleagues, teams, and communities The Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Service seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of health. We are committed to fostering inclusive diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported. We will work to support candidates through the recruitment and hiring process and will provide resources and accommodations as needed. This positing has been developed in collaboration with an EDI education specialist from the Cumming School of Medicine. Individuals are encouraged to submit an application online and include the following: • Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) • Curriculum vitae • EDI statement (maximum 1 page) that addresses the following question: - What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important? |
• The names and contact information for three referees
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.