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The Department of Pediatrics, section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control focused Clinician Investigator at the clinical associate professor level or above (mid-career physician with a minimum 7 years' experience required) to join a section of eight colleagues. The position is currently supported as 1.0 FTE with 30-50% clinical activity, 20-30% infection control, 0-40% research and 0-20% education. The successful candidate will provide clinical expertise across the full spectrum of pediatric infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Requirements for this position include minimum 7 years' experience in infection control either domestically or internationally, demonstrated leadership experience, minimum 7 years of research experience with demonstrated outputs including >40 publications. Minimum 7 years' experience in high-consequence infections, immunology, transplant infectious diseases, management of immunocompromised hosts is required.  The section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases works closely with colleagues in the section of Pediatric Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pediatric Immunology and Pediatric intensive Care. We are a regional hematopoietic stem cell transplant center. The Department of Pediatrics has over 400 clinical and academic faculty members who are part of the rapidly growing Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Refer to the Department of Pediatrics website at www.ucalgary.ca/paed for more information about the Department including its new strategic plan, its faculty, services and accomplishments.

Calgary is a modern and rapidly growing cosmopolitan municipality with a population of over 1.5 million people and boasts an excellent school system (both public and private), a vibrant international cultural scene, with proximity (<1 hour) to the Canadian Rocky Mountains (Banff and Jasper National Parks, Lake Louise, etc.). The city is beautifully laid out with rivers, parks and other recreational areas. There are plentiful opportunities for delving into the arts, music and sports. Many attributes contribute to an overall outstanding quality of life.
For more information regarding this position, please contact: Dr. Otto Vanderkooi, Section Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, otto.vanderkooi@albertahealthservices.ca      

 
Interested applicants should apply through the website portal and include the following attachments with their application
    Cover letter 
    Curriculum vitae 
    The names and contact information for three referees. 
    All interviewed applicants will require three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Antonia Stang, Department Head:        Antonia.Stang@albertahealthservices.ca and Wanda.parr@albertahealthservices.ca  
 

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