Adult Infectious Diseases Specialist (Locum)

Canadian Medical Association; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking an Adult Infectious Diseases Specialist on a locum basis. This role involves providing essential care in a multidisciplinary environment while supporting local health initiatives. Successful candidates must hold necessary certifications and be eligible for licensure in Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold Royal College Certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) required.
• Additional training in Infection Control is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult patients with infectious diseases in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Participate in local service needs including HIV, chronic viral hepatitis, TB and transplant ID.
• Involved in the Saskatchewan Infectious Disease Care Network support.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Royal College Certification in Internal Medicine

Royal College Certification in Infectious Diseases

Certification in Medical Microbiology

Job description

Adult Infectious Diseases Specialist (Locum)

Posting Date : March 19, 2025

Position profile – 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 HepC 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.

Compensation details – Independent contract with a competitive weekly remuneration value for a 7-day week of adult ID service

Benefits – Responsibility of the physician

Language of work - English Location of practice – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Qualifications / Requirements of the position –Candidates are required to hold Royal College Certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). Certification in Medical Microbiology or additional training in Infection Control would be an asset.

• Saskatoon Shines - Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan with more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city. Saskatoon is in the first place a university city with a large student and faculty population. 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. Saskatoon offers non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and 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.
• The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line 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 health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
• The beautiful U of S campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. The UofS is a research-intensive institution with 26,000 students and 6.500 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences Complex () and two of the largest science projects in the country – the Canadian Light Source synchrotron () and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization / International Vaccine Centre ().

To Apply : 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.