Alberta Health Services invites applications for the position of Medical Director, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The Medical Director serves as a resource for physicians and other staff or clinicians who have questions or require guidance on policies, processes, protocols legislation, regulatory advice or directives related to MAID. Responsibilities/Accountabilities: In a competent and professional manner, the contractor will: · Be the primary point of contact for Alberta Hospital & Surgical Health Services (HSHS), Alberta Justice, and other government health ministries related to MAID; · Participate in the Regulatory Review Committee or successor on behalf of AHS; · Oversee the evolution of the MAID program in Alberta as it pertains to AHS; · Oversee and support ongoing program maintenance; · Addresses physician issues with MAID that are more provincial in nature and/or not otherwise dealt with at Corridor level; · Provide Corridor medical supervision and leadership, including with requests for privileging, when Corridor medical leadership is not available for MAID; · Participate in and/or lead provincial navigator meetings and other working groups that may from time to time be required; · Oversee required reporting including, but not limited to, approving the quarterly report to Health Canada as delegated; · Be the point of contact for Health Information Management (HIM) for data enquiries related to MAID; · Be the point of contact for research enquiries related to MAID data; · Be the primary media contact for the AHS MAID program in Alberta; · Provide presentations to external stakeholders (e.g. Rounds, conferences, public); · Liaise with other provincial and territorial jurisdictions including Health Canada as required; and · Be the point of contact for other jurisdictions wishing to learn about the Alberta program.
Qualifications and Required Attributes: The successful applicant must hold an MD or its equivalency and will obtain and maintain an AHS Medical Staff Appointment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Reporting Relationship: The Medical Director, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) will report to the Associate Chief Medical Officer, Medical Staff Workforce, Academic Medicine & Strategic Partnerships. Additional Information: • FTE: 0.3 • Remuneration is based on CMO Policy 01-01. Please submit an updated CV, cover letter, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Laurie-Ann Baker Associate Chief Medical Officer, Medical Staff Workforce, Academic Medicine & Strategic Partnerships Alberta Health Services Email: Laurie-Ann.Baker@ahs.ca
Remuneration is based on CMO Policy 01-01.
