AMHSP Academic Division Director and Clinical Zone Section Chief, Rheumatology

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, in partnership with Alberta Health Services, is inviting applications for the joint position of Academic Division Director and Clinical Zone Section Chief, Rheumatology in the Department of  Medicine. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, the Faculty has been internationally recognized among the world’s top 50  medical schools, and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff. The University has an annual budget in excess of $1.4  billion and attracts more than $536 million in sponsored research revenue.  

The Division of Rheumatology at the University of Alberta is focused on ensuring excellence in clinical practice,  research and teaching. It currently provides clinical services to all acute care facilities in Edmonton Zone, and consultative service to Northern Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. The  University-based Division is ably assisted by a group of community based rheumatologists who actively support the research and education missions. 

The Division’s research activities have been nationally and internationally recognized and center on its clinical programs including RAPPORT (rheumatoid arthritis), FORCAST (ankylosing spondylitis), lupus, vasculitis, and osteoporosis. 

The educational program in Rheumatology spans all levels of medical education from medical students through comprehensive fellowship programs with the Rheumatology Residents uniformly achieving high success rate in  national (RCPSC) examinations.  
 

The Clinical Section Head in Rheumatology is responsible for all clinical Rheumatology services in the Edmonton  Zone. This responsibility is generally shared with Facility Section Heads in each Hospital. The Academic Division  Director is responsible for the academic mission of the Division, including recruitment, advancement, research and medical education.  

The position of academic Division Director and AHS Edmonton Zone Section Chief is usually, but not necessarily combined. Reporting to the Chair, Department of Medicine, the Division Director will harness the existing strength of the Division in clinical care delivery, education and research in order to further the overall success and recognition of excellence for the Division. Working through the Zone Clinical Department Head, the successful candidate may also be appointed to the position of Section Chief, Rheumatology, Alberta Health Services.  

The successful candidate for each role is expected to be a leader who will further develop the Division and the clinical Section to rival the best Rheumatology Groups worldwide. We value, above all, strong, effective leadership and outstanding collaborative skills. Individuals who can skillfully combine the clinical and academic missions will be given preference. The incumbent will build relationships with other subspecialty groups to advance areas of successful collaboration and will have the influence to bring about meaningful change where necessary in patient-care, research, education and administration. Leadership will be a key attribute, and the candidate must have outstanding people skills to build a vision for growth and development within Rheumatology over the next 5- 10 years. 

The successful candidate must be a respected Rheumatologist holding an MD or equivalent, be eligible for licensure in Alberta, and be a Fellow in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent.  They will be recognized internationally through scholarly accomplishment in research and teaching. Preference will be given to individuals with administrative experience in an academic setting.

The successful candidate will be offered a contingent tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full  Professor in the Department of Medicine, which is in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement and offers a comprehensive benefits package. 
Remuneration for this position is based on the Academic Medicine & Health services Program (AMHSP) with a very competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. 
Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and, curriculum vitae outlining their education,  qualifications, and experience along with names of three referees to; 

Narmin Kassam, MD, FRCPC 
Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine 
University of Alberta 

Applications will begin being reviewed 2 weeks after initial posting however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.  

As the capital of Alberta, Edmonton is a vibrant, cosmopolitan centre of over one million residents. Edmonton features an abundance of community activities, services, attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, parks and river valley activities – a city that truly offers something for everyone (www.edmonton.ca). 

Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, and the Department of General Internal Medicine can be found at www.ualberta.ca. 

Details about Alberta Health Services can be found at www.albertahealthservices.ca.