Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist

Job title:

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Opportunity:Alberta Health Services in partnership with The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, (AHS) invites applications from pediatric infectious diseases physicians for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position within the Department of Child Health Alberta Health Services and the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. The primary clinical responsibility of the physician would be clinical service at the Stollery Children’ s Hospital.The successful applicant will join six academic physicians in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases with expertise in many areas including antimicrobial stewardship, global health, infection prevention and control, pediatric tuberculosis, transplant ID, and vaccinology.Location:Stollery Children’s Hospital, 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7Community Information:Edmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring!Salary Details:Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be based on the income scale of a competitive and highly successful academic alternate funding plan.Job Duties:

• This position is a full time (1.0 FTE) and will comprise approximately 60% clinical service and 40% academic pursuits: for example, research, teaching, and administrative duties for the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and long-term care for children with infectious diseases.
• Within the clinical mandate of the Department and Division, the successful candidate will provide inpatient and outpatient consultation from zone NICUs, Northern Alberta and the NWT, as well as outpatient clinics and special immunization clinics.
• Contributions to education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are expected from all faculty members.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold an MD and have completed a specialty residency in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of high-quality research achievements as evidenced by peer-reviewed funding and high impact publications.
• Must be certified or eligible to become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. See the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for more information on various routes of credentialing:

As we build our team, the Department of Pediatrics recognizes that our people are and will continue to be our greatest strength. We celebrate creativity, diversity, excellence, perseverance, and a collaborative spirit.As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements, the university must conduct recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents before offering a job to a temporary foreign worker. To ensure we remain in compliance with these regulations, please include the appropriate statement in your application “I am a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident” or “I am not a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident”.Interested in learning more about Edmonton, Alberta? Check out these resources:For more information, please contact AHS Physician Recruitment Inquiries at .

Expected salary

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:34:43 GMT

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