Clinical Advisor, Volunteer

Lung Health Foundation; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chief Medical Advisor to volunteer and guide their clinical strategy in lung health. This role is pivotal in shaping health initiatives, reviewing educational materials, and representing the organization in media engagements. If you are a passionate physician with expertise in respiratory medicine and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity offers you a chance to collaborate with a committed team and influence public health positively. Join us in creating a future where everyone can breathe easier and thrive.

Benefits

Impact in public health

Collaboration with healthcare leaders

Advocacy and media exposure

Qualifications

• MD with a valid medical license in Canada is required.
• Extensive knowledge of lung health and public health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical insight and strategic direction for lung health initiatives.
• Advise on health program development and research priorities.

Skills

Lung health expertise

Respiratory medicine knowledge

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Job description

Position: Chief Medical Advisor (Volunteer)

Commitment: 1-2 days per month

Location: Remote/Toronto/Canada

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Imagine a future where people living with lung cancer have a fighting chance, where no one loses a loved one to asthma, where people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) live their lives to the fullest, where older adults don’t lose their independence in life, and where future generations don’t suffer the debilitating effects of lung disease. The Lung Health Foundation is committed to making this future a reality. And this new future starts now.

The Lung Health Foundation’s mission is to improve the lung health of Canadians, and we will achieve this through:

1. Groundbreaking research;
2. Policy and practice change;
3. Urgently needed programs and support;
4. Public education around lung health issues.

And at the heart of it all? Helping those who have been impacted by lung disease.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As we continue to grow our reach and influence, we are seeking a passionate and experienced physician to join our team in the volunteer role of Chief Medical Advisor. This individual will play a vital role in guiding our clinical strategy, lending medical expertise to our initiatives, and supporting our mission to create a future where everyone can breathe easier.

As a Chief Medical Advisor, you will provide expert clinical guidance and strategic direction to the Lung Health Foundation. This role includes reviewing key health materials and tools, participating on key committees and working groups, offering professional insights, and acting as a clinical media spokesperson when appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical insight and strategic direction for lung health initiatives.
• Review educational and outreach materials to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance.
• Advise on health program development and research priorities.
• Represent the Lung Health Foundation as a clinical spokesperson in media engagements, including responding to time-sensitive media requests that may arise approximately 3–5 times per year.
• Collaborate with leadership and other stakeholders to support the organization's mission.
• Apply an equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism (EDI-AR) lens to all aspects of lung health work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Medical degree (MD) with a valid, unrestricted medical license in Canada.
• Extensive knowledge of lung health, respiratory medicine, and public health issues.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in healthcare settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US?

• Make a meaningful impact in public health and lung care.
• Collaborate with a passionate team of healthcare and community leaders.
• Gain exposure through advocacy and media opportunities.

The Lung Health Foundation is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, we will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

The Lung Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the province where we operate. At the Lung Health Foundation, we value the insights and innovation that diverse and inclusive teams bring to work.