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

• Provide leadership and medical oversight of the Regional Bed Based Withdraw Management Centres and Services.
• Ensure addiction medicine services are provided in alignment with regional evidence base and evidence-informed standards of care.
• Liaise 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.
• Participate in the Regional MHSU committee meetings.
• Ensure the requirements of programs operating within the department are coordinated.
• Maintain regular communication with operation...