Infectious Diseases Specialist - Adult (Locum)

Job Details

Vacancy #:
2024-25-269554
Number of Vacancies:
1
Vacancy Opening For:
Specialist
Employment Type:
Temporary
Employment Term:
Locum
Posting Date:
March 14, 2025
Closing Date:
May 15, 2025 23:59
Method of Payment:
Contract
Method of Payment Description:
Independent contract with a competitive weekly remuneration value for a 7-day week of adult ID service1

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) – Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases seek adult infectious diseases specialists to join their team on a locum term basis. The successful applicants will work in a multidisciplinary care environment.

The Division of Infectious Diseases in Saskatoon consists of six clinicians who specialize in adult infectious diseases and provide service delivery at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon City Hospital and St Paul’s Hospital. Members are actively involved in the Saskatchewan Infectious Disease Care Network which provides HIV and Hep C support to marginalized neighbourhoods in Saskatoon and northern communities in Saskatchewan. Members are also part of the Infection Prevention and Control team and the Antimicrobial Stewardship program. Local service needs also include HIV, chronic viral hepatitis, TB and transplant ID.

Job Qualifications

Candidates are required to hold certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in internal medicine and infectious diseases and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Certification in medical microbiology or additional training in infection control would be an asset.

Benefits

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, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca

Organization & Community

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ORGANIZATION:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
COMMUNITY:
Saskatoon
HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
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COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com/

Community Description

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.