Alberta Health Services (AHS) has a leadership opportunity available and invites applications for the position of:

Site Lead, Cancer Care Centre, Infection Prevention and Control under the Calgary Zone Medical Affairs Portfolio

In a competent and professional manner, the Contractor will:

AHS Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is an integrated Zone-embedded program striving for Provincial standardization while maintaining a strong site presence and focus.  The Physician Contractor shall provide medical leadership in partnership with other senior leaders and with AHS employees in IPC in supporting the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) portfolio for the Calgary Zone.  The Physician Contractor shall:

1.            provide Medical services as scheduled by, and has accountability to the Medical Director, IPC, Calgary Zone.

2.            provide medical services relevant to IPC as the Site Lead, Infection Prevention and Control, at their respective site (Cancer Care Centre).

3.            initiate and participate in Continuing Quality Improvement initiatives as they are relevant to IPC, and will continually strive to provide the highest quality service consistent with the available resources.

4.            provide written reports of any quality improvement initiatives and where applicable publish the findings in the relevant administrative or medical literature for purposes of knowledge translation.

5.            participate in the research and educational mission of IPC, including preceptorship of residents, fellows and other trainees.

6.            support the IPC portfolio through the following:

·       provide consultation and advice on program components for AHS IPC strategic planning.

·       provide guidance and/or direction for the development of specific programs and strategies.

·       provide consultation and advice on relevant policies.

·       ensure an engagement process for physicians that promotes their understanding and participation within the IPC framework of AHS.

·       provide leadership for physicians supporting IPC service delivery.

·       liaise with the Medical Staff and staff internally and externally to AHS in matters pertaining to IPC service delivery.

·       participate in select committees, working groups and task forces as required and/or requested, as feasible.

·       assist in addressing concerns received from patients, legal representative, or family members about patient care, in conjunction with IPC senior leadership.