Dr. Kabir Jivraj, a past President of the Ismaili Council for the Prairies and currently Board of Directors Chair of FOCUS Humanitarian Assistance Canada, is one of six nominees running for the position of President Elect for the Canadian Medical Association for 2012-13. Trained in anaestesia and critical care medicine, Dr. Jivraj CV is highlighted by exemplary experience and a fantastic record of community and professional service.
Honours and Awards
Immigrants of Distinction Awards, Community Service Award – 2008
Physician of Merit Award (Calgary Medical Staff Association) – 2006
One of 100 Alberta’s Physicians of the Century Award (College of Physicians/AMA) – 2005
Alberta Centennial Award – 2005
Award for Distinguished Service from Alberta Medical Association – 2000
Professional Experience
Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer – Calgary Health Region (Served on several University, Regional and Provincial Health Care Committees), Oct. 1999 – Sept. 2002
Vice Dean, Clinical Affairs – Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, July 1, 2001 – Sept. 2002
Vice-President, Medical Services, Calgary General Hospital (CGH), Sept. 1993 – Nov. 1994
Director, Department of Anesthesiology, CGH, March 1990 – Feb. 1993
Assoc. Director, Dept. Of Intensive Care Medicine, CGH, Feb. 1988 – Oct. 1991
Key Professional Associations
Honorary Treasurer – Canadian Medical Association, 1999-2001
Executive Committee – Canadian Medical Association, 1999-2001
Board of Directors – MD Management, Apr. 2000–Sept. 01
Board of Directors – Canadian Medical Association, 1997–2001
Executive Committee – Alberta Medical Association, 1995-98
President – Alberta Medical Association, 1996–97
Board of Directors – CMA Holdings, April 2000–June 2004
Participation in Community Organizations
Chair, Board of Directors, Focus Humanitarian Assistance Canada, July 2005 – present
Director, Calgary Homeless Foundation, April 2008 – May 2010
Member, Calgary Committee to End Homelessness, Spring 2007 – Spring 2008
Member, Poverty Reduction Coalition Steering Committee, 2006 – May 2008
Chair, United Way Board for Calgary and Area, May 2006 – May 2007
Chair, Aga Khan Health Board for Canada, July 2002 – July 2005
Other Key Roles
Governor, University of Calgary Board, April 2007 – present
Member, Dean’s Advisory Council, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, 2002 – 10
Member, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary – 2009 – present
Managing Director – Age Care Group of Companies – Sept. 2008 – present
Chief Development Officer – Age Care Group of Companies – 2002 – 08
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http://www.drjivraj.ca/why-dr-kabir-jivraj/community-service/
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