Medical Geneticist

Description:

The Section of Medical Genetics and Department of Pediatrics invite applications for a locum Clinical Geneticist. The successful candidate(s) will provide care for patients referred to clinical genetics. The successful candidate will participate in the clinical genetics consult service. The position will fill in for a temporarily vacant 0.5 FTE, with an appointment that is 90% clinical and 10% administrative. This position reports to the Section Chief of Medical Genetics.
The Section of Medical Genetics is located at the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) with a site at the Cambrian Wellness Centre, providing comprehensive clinical genetic services for prenatal, pediatric and adult patients and families. The Section of Medical Genetics has 12 clinical geneticists on staff with extensive support of 20 genetic counselors and 5 genetics assistants plus administrative support staff.  Our medical genetics residency program has seven current residents and fellows. There are comprehensive on-site genetic laboratory services including biochemical, cytogenetic, molecular and exome sequencing laboratories. 

For more information regarding the position please contact:  Dr. Kim McBride, Section Chief, Medical Genetics at kim.mcbride@ahs.ca 

Interested applicants should include the following attachments with their application:

•    Cover letter
•    Curriculum vitae
•    The names and contact information for three referees.

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.