Responsibilities/Duties:
Academic General Internist with Interest in Obstetric Medicine

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine in partnership with Alberta Health Services, is inviting applications for a General Internist with an interest and expertise in Obstetric Medicine. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty is internationally recognized as among the world’s top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada’s premier health-education institutions.

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is one of Edmonton’s largest and longest serving hospitals, offering general and specialized medical and surgical health services, and featuring one of Canada’s busiest Emergency departments. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s city centre, the Royal Alexandra Hospital serves a diverse community stretching from downtown Edmonton to western and northern Canada. The hospital operates 746 beds (320 in medicine), cares for almost half a million patients annually, and employees over 4,800 full-time and part-time staff.

The successful applicant will cover clinical service commitment for Obstetric Medicine and General Internal Medicine at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Clinical Services include but are not limited to: inpatient Obstetric Medicine consult service, outpatient Obstetric Medicine clinics, inpatient internal medicine clinical teaching units and inpatient and emergency consultations.

The successful applicant should also fulfill the academic mission of Obstetric Medicine and General Internal Medicine through medical education, research and administration. The job description as it pertains to these areas may be individualized.

Details about the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Medicine can be found on the Faculty’s Home Page at

www.med.ualberta.ca

. Details about the City of Edmonton can be found at

www.edmonton.ca

.

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent with completed training in General Internal Medicine and must be eligible for licensure within the Province of Alberta. They must have obtained the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and, FRCPC (Internal Medicine) required.

Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Dr. Narmin Kassam,

Interim Divisional Director, General Internal Medicine,

2F1.30 WMC, 8440 – 112 Street,

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7

nkassam@ualberta.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all interested applicants, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services hire on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
Alberta Health Services - 11 months ago