Medical Biochemist - Saskatchewan Health Authority

Medical Biochemist
Regina, Saskatchewan Canada
Posting Date: February 28, 2022
Remuneration: Contract
Benefits: Responsibility of the physician
Language of Work: English

Position Profile:
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)- Regina Integrated Service Area is seeking a full-time Medical Biochemist (1.0 FTE) to join the Division of Clinical Biochemistry in the Department of Laboratory Medicine. The Regina Laboratory Medicine Department has a complement of 20 laboratory physicians and 2 Clinical Biochemists providing Clinical services to all clinical sites in the Regina Integrated Area.

This new full-time permanent position is based in Regina. The successful candidate will join a group of laboratory professionals with a diverse clinical and scientific expertise providing clinical services to acute and non-acute care, participate in various local and provincial committees, teaching, administrative tasks, and consultation to clinicians in different areas.

The laboratory services include high volume routine chemistry, immunodiagnostic testing, specialized chemistry, point of care, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and newborn and prenatal screening at the Regina General Hospital, Pasqua Hospital, and Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory. The latter offers specialized screening and reference diagnostic testing.

A medical and technical leadership in Medical Biochemistry with demonstrated high level of expertise and experience in test utilization/standardization, quality assurance, Point of Care testing, and other stewardship activities are desirable. An experience in endocrine dynamic testing is an asset. The Medical Biochemist will be in charge of the operation and management of clinical biochemistry laboratories, and act as a consultant in all aspects of Medical Biochemistry. The specialist will direct clinical laboratories, provide test interpretation of patients with a variety of metabolic disorders and biochemical abnormalities. The specialist will work collaboratively with other members of our health care team and participate in on-call duties as a consultant in delivering a high quality service.

The Regina Laboratory Medicine is affiliated with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. There will be an opportunity for the faculty appointment, academic program delivery and clinical research for the appropriate candidate. The Department of Laboratory Medicine has training sites in both Saskatoon and Regina: (https://medicine.usask.ca/department/clinical/pathology.php).

The Community of Regina:
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 250,000. According to MacLean's Best Communities in Canada 2019, Regina came in second in the Prairies and 74th across the country, scoring well in population growth, commute, amenities and culture. Regina was Canada’s 33rd fastest-growing community in 2019, adding 12.7 per cent more residents over the past five years. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. The United Nations have awarded Regina as a ‘Tree City of the World’ for the second year in a row. There are many attractions and events that take place all year in Regina for residents and tourists alike www.regina.ca.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority:
The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely healthcare for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely healthcare, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

The SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients. We welcome applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community.

Qualifications:
The candidate will hold certification or be eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Medical Biochemistry. Successful applicants will be eligible for a Provisional or Regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The start date for this position is immediate. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For Information or to submit curriculum vitae, please contact:
Naomi- Teuch Oladipupo, Recruitment Specialist
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Regina Area
Phone: 306-766-0742 | Fax: 306-766-3459
Email: naomiteuch.oladipupo@saskhealthauthority.ca

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