Lead, Clinical Excellence & Quality Improvement
About the role
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
**Location -**This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
The Lead, Clinical Excellence & Quality Improvement advances clinical excellence and quality improvement across academic teaching clinics, supporting data-informed improvement and collaboration across sites.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
Primary Responsibilities
- Advancing clinical excellence within academic teaching clinics
- Supporting clinic-based quality improvement initiatives
- Improving understanding and use of clinical performance data
- Strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing across teaching sites
Governance & Coordination Roles
- Regular coordination meetings with the academic Clinical Services (ACS) Manager and Site Quality Coordinators
- Member, Clinical Academic Committee (CAC) Review Committee
Examples of Work
- Quality improvement initiatives across teaching clinics
- Interpretation and use of clinical performance data
- Sharing best practices across sites
- Supporting improvement initiatives with clinic teams
- This role works closely with the ACS Manager, who supports operational implementation and coordination
Focus
- Clinical improvement, engagement, and innovation in practice
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence in family medicine within an academic or teaching clinic environment
- Experience leading or supporting quality improvement (QI) initiatives, including implementation and evaluation
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical performance data to drive meaningful improvements in care
- Proven experience engaging physicians, learners, and interdisciplinary teams in practice change and improvement efforts
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across teams or multiple sites
- Experience contributing to committees or governance structures, with the ability to provide clinical insight
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal training in quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, PDSA cycles)
- Experience using EMRs and/or clinical dashboards to support performance measurement
- Familiarity with academic program structures and the integration of clinical care and teaching
- Experience spreading and scaling initiatives across multiple clinical sites
- Prior involvement in regional or provincial quality, clinical, or academic committees
Application Instructions
Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to apply for a Clinical Academic Colleague appointment in the Department of Family Medicine.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."
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Lead, Clinical Excellence & Quality Improvement
About the role
This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
**Location -**This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
The Lead, Clinical Excellence & Quality Improvement advances clinical excellence and quality improvement across academic teaching clinics, supporting data-informed improvement and collaboration across sites.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
Primary Responsibilities
- Advancing clinical excellence within academic teaching clinics
- Supporting clinic-based quality improvement initiatives
- Improving understanding and use of clinical performance data
- Strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing across teaching sites
Governance & Coordination Roles
- Regular coordination meetings with the academic Clinical Services (ACS) Manager and Site Quality Coordinators
- Member, Clinical Academic Committee (CAC) Review Committee
Examples of Work
- Quality improvement initiatives across teaching clinics
- Interpretation and use of clinical performance data
- Sharing best practices across sites
- Supporting improvement initiatives with clinic teams
- This role works closely with the ACS Manager, who supports operational implementation and coordination
Focus
- Clinical improvement, engagement, and innovation in practice
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence in family medicine within an academic or teaching clinic environment
- Experience leading or supporting quality improvement (QI) initiatives, including implementation and evaluation
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical performance data to drive meaningful improvements in care
- Proven experience engaging physicians, learners, and interdisciplinary teams in practice change and improvement efforts
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across teams or multiple sites
- Experience contributing to committees or governance structures, with the ability to provide clinical insight
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal training in quality improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, PDSA cycles)
- Experience using EMRs and/or clinical dashboards to support performance measurement
- Familiarity with academic program structures and the integration of clinical care and teaching
- Experience spreading and scaling initiatives across multiple clinical sites
- Prior involvement in regional or provincial quality, clinical, or academic committees
Application Instructions
Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to apply for a Clinical Academic Colleague appointment in the Department of Family Medicine.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to more than 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses. The university has more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people."