MED0002WG
Posted on May 23, 2024
Open to inquiries
Dates:
From 2024-07-23
Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton Zone invites applications for the role of Medical Director, Comprehensive Tissue Centre (CTC).
This 0.20 FTE position reports to the Medical Director, Donation – Give Life Alberta North. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that standards of care are being met in the department and that support for research and teaching is available.
This position provides input into the development of policies and criteria for procedures as it relates to Comprehensive Tissue Centre at the University of Alberta as well as reviewing and recommending privileges for physicians and evaluating the performance of medical staff working within the Department.
The successful candidate will maintain a valid license to practice medicine in the province of Alberta. They will review deceased donor and living donor charts to determine donor suitability from a medical perspective and will be responsible for the release or acceptance of cells and tissues for transplantation, as well as associated documentation. The successful candidate will also provide ad hoc consultation regarding donor suitability during donor assessment prior to tissue procurement. This will include responsibility for regulatory compliance of cell and tissue processing and maintaining a quality assurance program. Management of adverse events, including notification and reporting, as required by regulation will also fall within the scope of responsibility of this position. The successful candidate will also provide leadership in support of research and teaching activities.
The position has an expected start date of approximately August 1, 2024 and an expected term of 3 years.
Qualifications:
To apply, please forward a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to:
Deanna Paulson RN, BScN, BA, MHS
Director, Give Life Alberta and Transplant Services
Deanna.Paulson@ahs.ca
And to:
Dr. Dennis Djogovic
Medical Director, Donation – Give Life Alberta North
Dennis.Djogovic@ahs.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Deadline for submission of applications is 30 days; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled.
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