Description:

The Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Zone, invites applications for the dual appointed roles of Divisional Director (Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry), and Zone Section Chief (Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery).

The Division and Zone Clinical Section of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in Edmonton, Alberta, is composed of 28 clinicians and faculty members renowned for innovative clinical care, research, teaching and global health initiatives. These activities take place on the campus of the University of Alberta, and at Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health sites.

The position requires an individual with a strong reputation for leadership who will lead with excellence within the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services. The Divisional Director reports to the Chair, Department of Surgery, and is a complex and demanding role of providing the management and leadership necessary to promote successful academic endeavours through collaborative work with senior leadership. Responsibilities will include leadership support to the Chair in areas such as strategic planning and administration, academic and clinical programming, and fostering internal and external divisional and zone relationships. The Divisional Director is a part-time role and will comprise an administrative portion of assigned duties.

The Zone Section Chief provides leadership support to the Zone Clinical Department Head, the Facility Site Section Chiefs, the Section Leads, Facility Medical Directors, senior leaders and allied professionals in order to ensure appropriate and quality care through the efficient use of resources and will be responsible for the development of quality and safety initiatives.

Together, the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are one of Canadas leading Academic Health Sciences Centres in one of the largest integrated health delivery regions in the world and share the common values of equity, diversity and inclusivity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Mtis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services to apply.