Associate Medical Director - South Zone Emergency Medical Services

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a physician for the position of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Associate Medical Director - South. Reporting in a dyad model to the Director, EMS-South and the Provincial Medical EMS Director, the Associate Medical Director will provide oversight and specific activities that assist in or lead EMS quality improvement and quality assurance, enhance value, provide quality planning and strategic planning to continuously improve EMS including but not limited to overseeing the provision of both clinical and educational support as a resource person and advocate to all provincial Emergency Medical Services; oversight of reviews, recommendations and collaborative work to standardize and advance procedures and protocols related to the clinical care for EMS; provide advice and direction on all clinical developmental aspects of EMS; and participate in EMS related advisory committees on the development of any new programs as requested.

The Associate Medical Director will also act as a liaison between SHA EMS teams and the local medical staff, Medical First Responders, the Advanced/Basic life support staff, hospital and ground/air ambulance services, partner public safety agencies, media (as required) and the Ministry of Health.

Compensation details: Independent contract

Location of practice: Southern Saskatchewan

Job Qualifications

Candidates in consideration will hold the designation of FRCPC-EM, CCFP-EM or ABEM, will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Candidates must also currently practice Emergency Medicine or Critical Care medicine.

Benefits

Benefits are the responsibility of the physician.

Additional Information

To Apply - The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Recruitment Team
Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina Area
Phone: 306-766-0745 | Fax: 306-766-3459
Email: SHAPhysicianCareersRegina@saskhealthauthority.ca