Posting Date:Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Date to Apply By: Until Filled
Estimated Start Date: 01 Jun 2025
Address: 3535 Research Road NW
City: Calgary
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a Medical Microbiologist for a 0.8 FTE position at the Diagnostic & Scientific Centre (DSC) in Calgary, Alberta. APL is a provincial, multi-site laboratory organization providing comprehensive laboratory services and is a publicly funded, wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS). APL also has an affiliate agreement with the University of Calgary (UC), providing opportunities for teaching, training, and collaboration.
The microbiology laboratory at the DSC provides all hospital and community clinical microbiology testing for Calgary and surrounding areas, encompassing a population of more than 1.8 million, and serves as a regional reference centre for bacteriology, susceptibility testing, mycology, and parasitology. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including total laboratory automation, and offers a wide gamut of testing utilizing both conventional and molecular techniques. The successful candidate would be joining a team of medical microbiologists that fosters and supports clinical and academic excellence, innovation, and career development.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The position carries clinical responsibilities, including medical microbiologist on-call coverage, for Calgary and for regional hospitals in Alberta, medical leadership of program areas within the microbiology laboratory, leading quality improvement and assurance initiatives, acting as a liaison between the laboratory and clinical stakeholders, and providing medical supervision of laboratory staff and technologists.
The successful candidate will be recommended for appointment to the University of Calgary, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications, and will be expected to train and instruct students and medical residents.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include: MD degree or equivalent, eligibility for medical licensure in Alberta, and certification in Medical Microbiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) (or being eligible for the same). Candidates must be a current member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
· Medical expertise, with commitment to patient care and laboratory excellence.
· Leadership, with a track record of beginning, leading, and completing initiatives.
· Communication of ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, in an organized manner.
· Collaboration with other staff, teams, and disciplines, able to build and maintain trust.
· Advocacy, in setting and communicating priorities for the laboratory and for clinical practice.
Compensation
An excellent remuneration package including relocation assistance is provided. The pathologist will function as a contractor with APL. Starting remuneration is commensurate with the level of training and experience, in accordance with the provincial grid for pathologists and laboratory physicians.
Community Info
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named the third most livable city in the world by Economist Intelligence Units. 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, including the Calgary Stampede, 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.
Candidates interviewed for this position may be considered for other positions.
Interested persons meeting the above qualifications should submit their curriculum vitae with contact information of three referees through the Doctors Jobs Alberta Career Website: Doctor Jobs Careers - Jobs (albertahealthservices.ca)) (keyword: Microbiologist).
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 AHS Sponsorship.
Please note that all staff new to APL must provide criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.
Please use the following contact information to apply for this job:
Contact Name: Alexandra Strybosch
Contact Address: 3535 Research Road NW
Contact Email: apl.md.recruitment@albertaprecisionlabs.ca
Contact Phone: 5879431837
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