Area Department Lead - Hospitalist, Network Area 4, NW

The Area Division Lead, Family Medicine Hospitalist, Lloydminster Hospital NW Area is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s health care goals. Reporting to the Area Department Lead of Family Medicine, this position works closely with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Health System Colleagues in the development and achievement of high quality health services. The Area Division Lead demonstrates strong leadership to enable an cutting-edge and positive working climate-consistent with the SHA values and mission. The primary purpose of the Area Division Lead is to provide leadership necessary to ensure division is able to provide high quality hospitalist care within the Lloydminster hospital. This will involve the development of partnership with system leaders and community, integration of academic activities, quality improvement initiatives and implementation of clinical and operational standards. The Area Division Lead reports to the Area Department Lead on matters related to credentialing, privileging and management of practitioner staff reviews according to Provincial Bylaws and, to fulfill the provincial mission and responsibilities of the Division as a whole.



The Area Division Lead will work in partnership with the SHA administrative structure and in consultation with members of the division on all matters relating to the operational plan for the delivery of high-quality clinical services consistent with the strategic needs of the division. This will involve workforce planning, development of patient value streams, and alignment with the overall strategic plan of the SHA. The Area Division Lead is appointed to the medical staff of the Health Authority and holds an academic appointment in the College of Medicine. The Area Division Lead role is dynamic, operating within a complex and highly demanding environment that requires constant scanning for issues and challenges against multiple priorities and demands on limited resources. It requires demonstrated clinical competence and effective leadership skills.

Job Qualifications

- Licensed medical practitioner in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
- Member of the medical staff of the SHA and hold an academic appointment in the College of Medicine
- Has knowledge of and experience in guiding health quality improvement processes and initiatives
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license

Preferred Experience:

- Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential would be an asset
- Advanced education in Health Care Administration, Public Administration and/or Leadership Studies would be an asset
- Participation in the Canadian Medical Association’s Physician Leadership Institute would be an asset
- Additional training and/or education in leadership/management would be an asset

Lloydminster is a vibrant bi-provincial community straddling the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

📌 Area Department Lead - Hospitalist, Network Area 4, NW (Lloydminster)
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