Transfusion and Transplantation Medicine Physician
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- MED0003FP Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Alberta Precision Laboratories Ltd. (APL) Transfusion and Transplantation Medicine (TTM) program is seeking a qualified Full time (1.0) Physician to provide provincial support for Cellular Therapy and Transfusion Medicine laboratories. A physician with completion of the Royal College Area of Focused Competency in Transfusion Medicine is preferred but a Hematopathologist, General Pathologist, Clinical Hematologist or Anesthesiologist with training and/or expertise in both transfusion medicine and cellular therapy would be considered. The successful applicant may also be considered for a Clinical appointment with either the University of Calgary’s or University of Alberta’s Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
This position will consist of involvement and interaction with different APL laboratory sites and TTM initiatives across the province. The APL Transfusion and Transplantation Medicine program is a Center of Excellence that supports not only transfusion medicine but cellular therapy and histocompatibility services for Alberta. This program is a diverse clinical, research and teaching program with a full range of clinical services including multiple level I trauma centers, stem cell & solid organ transplantation, high risk obstetrics, Level 1-3 neonatal intensive care, hematology-oncology, apheresis and cardiovascular surgery services.
The successful candidate will provide medical direction for transfusion and cellular therapy related clinical services as needed, and work closely with clinicians in hematology, oncology, transplantation, neurology, obstetrics, cardiothoracic and trauma surgery as well as academics in the field of cellular therapy and biotherapeutics. Clinical duties will also include offering medical oversight to technical and regulatory processes and procedures within TTM, including quality assurance,biovigilance, hemovigilance and occurrence management. Part of the role includes the ongoing promotion of safe and effective cellular therapeutics, blood components and plasma protein products in addition to the provision of education for colleagues, allied health professionals and trainees in postgraduate as well as undergraduate training programs.
In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. This position is available for APL Sponsorship.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have or be eligible for certification as a Hematologist, Anesthesiologist, Hematopathologist or General Pathologist with transfusion medicine certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in addition to a Cellular Therapy fellowship or clinical experience in biomanufacturing and good manufacturing practices (GMP).They must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Physicians must also have current Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage. Candidates must also have a strong interest and/or documented experience in quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- Effective communication, experience in quality assurance, operational efficiency and appropriateness of care.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment that allows for delivery of quality service.
- Ability to balance service and quality imperative in a resource-sensitive environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.