Medical Leader - Chair, Zone Medical Administrative Committee (ZMAC)

Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair - Zone Medical Administrative Committee (ZMAC), Calgary Zone.  

The ZMAC Chair will Provide leadership and direction to the Calgary Zone Medical Administrative Committee (ZMAC) in advising the Zone Medical Director in the fulfilment of responsibilities identified by the AHS Bylaws and Rules. The Committee may consider, advise and report on matters including but not limited to:

o       Support the timely implementation and compliance with the AHS Bylaws and Rules

o       Promoting Quality and Safe Patient Care

o        Zone Service Planning and Delivery

o        Zone input into Practitioner workforce planning Interdisciplinary patient care

o        Zone-level interaction with respect to the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules

o        Facilitate communication and dissemination of essential information to practitioners.

The Chair will Provide leadership and direction to the Calgary Zone Applications Review Committee (ZARC) to support

the committee in fulfilling responsibilities identified by the AHS Bylaws and Rules in the appointment of practitioners in the Calgary Zone while acting as a liaison between AHS medical leadership and the Calgary Area Medical Staff Society (CAMSS) leadership.

At the request of the Zone Medical Director, the Chair will participate and provide leadership on issues that may arise relating to:

o        Aligning medical staff participation and input to operational and strategic planning in the Calgary Zone

o        Review and provide input to AHS policy impacting practitioners and patient care

o        Requests for input by other professional organizations and regulatory bodies on critical patient care/service delivery issues

o        Dispute resolution for issues arising between individual practitioners, provider groups and other stakeholders

o        Act as a member of the Provincial Practitioner Executive Committee (PPEC) to support the committee in fulfilling its responsibilities identified in the AHS Bylaws and Rules

o        Act as a member of subcommittees and working groups of PPEC including the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules Review Committee.

AHS seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of health. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported.

AHS is a consolidated health system in Alberta. The Calgary Zone includes the City of Calgary, and a large surrounding suburban and rural geographical area which provides health services for a population of 1.4 million.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents such as publications):

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of administrative philosophy and academic goals
• Names and contact information of three (3) references

Questions regarding this opportunity should be addressed to Dr. Mark Anselmo, by email (mark.anselmo@ahs.ca)

Application deadline: August 14, 2025

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.