Provincial Department Head, Department of Medicine

The College of Medicine at University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority invite nominations and applications for the position of Provincial Department Head, Department of Medicine.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Medicine and the Chief Medical Officer of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the Provincial Department Head provides leadership for the department’s academic, clinical, research, and operational activities. The role aligns departmental priorities with the broader strategic goals of both the College and the health system. As a member of the senior leadership teams of the College and the SHA, the Provincial Department Head serves as a strategic connector between medical education, research, clinical practice, and public health needs, helping translate knowledge into improved system performance and more effective patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will hold an MD and be eligible for licensure in Saskatchewan. They will be an accomplished clinician and respected leader with demonstrated experience in academic and clinical leadership, including mentorship, faculty recruitment, and development. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, engaging, and strategic, with the ability to lead and inspire diverse teams, communicate effectively across stakeholders, and advance the department’s academic, research, teaching, and clinical priorities. With strong administrative and strategic planning skills, the successful candidate will bring the vision and leadership required to guide the department through a period of growth and change while strengthening its commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

This is a publicly advertised job posting for an existing vacancy. The new Provincial Department Head will ideally take office in October 2026 or as mutually agreed, with consideration of candidates beginning in March 2026. Applications by way of a curriculum vitae and letter of interest are encouraged online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30992. Inquiries and/or nominations can be submitted, in confidence, to Andrea Patrick and Krutika Hotwani of Odgers at USaskMedicine@odgers.com.