Interim Medical Lead - Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services, Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services

Job summary

The Medical Lead provides leadership and medical oversight for the Regional Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services. They are responsible for developing quality improvement strategies and ensuring services align with regional evidence-based standards.

Job details

Job Summary Fraser Heath is seeking to fill an interim Medical Lead position which provides leadership and direction to the members of the Department of Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services (AMSUS). Responsibilities of the Medical Lead include (but are not limited to): Provide leadership and medical oversight of the Regional Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services; Ensure addiction medicine services are provided in alignment with regional evidence base and evidence informed standards of care; laise with other Addiction Medicine medical leads to ensure appropriate service provision throughout the region; In collaboration with the Program Medical Director, Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services, develop quality improvement strategies. The above medical lead role will report and be accountable to the Program Medical Director and Regional Department Head of Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services. Recruitment will proceed as per the FHA Medical Staff Bylaws. Qualifications: The successful candidate must: Have current licensure with CPSBC and current CMPA coverage Have CCFP or FRCPC Be an active medical staff member of the Fraser Health Authority Mental Health and Substance Use Program Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development Key Accountabilities: Reporting to the Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services (AMSUS) Program Medical Director/Regional Department Head, the responsibilities of the Medical Lead will include, but are not limited to: Participate in the Regional MHSU committee meetings. Ensure the requirements of programs operating within the department are coordinated. Maintain regular communication with operational leaders, other physician leads and staff physicians within the department. Attend the MHSU regional meetings. Oversee a program of quality monitoring. Promote health and wellness amongst members. Encourage a healthy, respectful workplace. Review with the AMSUS Program Medical Director the human resource requirements of the Regional Department practicing within the facility. Term: Two years (renewable by the Program Medical Director/Regional Department Head). Closing Date: September 4, 2026 Anticipated start date: September 8, 2026 Questions or requests for additional details can be directed to: [email protected] Gurveen Randhawa, Medical Affairs Coordinator, MHSU Compensation Stipend Qualifications CCFP, CMPA, CPSBC Full, Member of the Department Locations Community - Surrey About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor Protect yourself from recruitment and employment scams. We are aware of suspected fraudulent recruitment activity involving individuals impersonating Fraser Health recruiters or representatives. Fraser Health will never ask candidates or jobseekers for money, fees, gift cards or equipment purchases at any stage of the recruitment process. Learn more >

What you’ll do

The Medical Lead provides leadership and medical oversight for the Regional Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services. They are responsible for developing quality improvement strategies and ensuring services align with regional evidence-based standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current licensure with CPSBC, maintain CMPA coverage, and possess CCFP or FRCPC certification. Applicants must also be active medical staff members of the Fraser Health Authority Mental Health and Substance Use Program.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Addiction Medicine
• Medical Leadership
• Quality Improvement
• Clinical Oversight
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Evidence-based Practice
• Staff Supervision
• Health and Wellness Promotion
• Program Coordination
• Medical Affairs
• Quality Monitoring
• Mental Health
• Communication
• Leadership
• Certified Cyber Forensics Professional

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Addiction Medicine Physician
• Medical Director
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers