Breast Tumour Group Committee Chair & Breast Tumour Group Quality Lead - Any BC Cancer Regional Site

PHSA; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in British Columbia seeks a Breast Tumour Group Committee Chair & Quality Lead. This role involves providing strategic oversight, improving patient care, and promoting evidence-based practices in cancer treatment. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance care quality and outcomes across the province. Commitment to anti-racism and health equity is essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Foundational knowledge of social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Breast Tumour Group committee.
• Measure adherence to quality standards specific to their tumour site.
• Develop strong relationships among members to improve care quality.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Physician

Job description

Breast Tumour Group Committee Chair & Breast Tumour Group Quality Lead

Any BC Cancer Regional site

Regular Part-time, FTE

Working towards a world free from cancer, BC Cancer has a mandate that covers the entire spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, including prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation, and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, and Prince George, along with two research centres that investigate the causes and cures for cancer.

The Breast Tumour Group Chair, who will also serve as the Breast Tumour Group Quality Lead, will provide leadership and oversight for the Breast Tumour Group committee. They will collaborate with provincial members, the BC Cancer Tumour Group Council, and BC Cancer Leadership to develop processes and strategies to improve patient care and outcomes. The Chair and Quality Lead will oversee committee work, provide strategic oversight on oncology research, quality assurance, and outcomes evaluation, and promote access to tumour-site specific data to develop evidence-based pathways across cancer care.

Role of Tumour Group Quality Lead:

1. Measure adherence to quality standards specific to their tumour site.
2. Identify provincial quality improvement opportunities in patient care.
3. Establish a measurement framework to assess tumour group activities.
4. Oversee development of clinical care pathways involving provincial stakeholders.

Leadership Responsibilities:

1. Maintain high-quality care at a provincial level, including prioritizing and implementing new treatment pathways.
2. Promote evidence-based evaluations and interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
3. Develop strong relationships among members to reduce cancer incidence, mortality, and improve care quality.
4. Engage with organizational leaders to link tumour groups with quality initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities of the Chair:

1. Oversee committee work and represent the group at council meetings.
2. Provide strategic oversight on research and outcomes evaluation.
3. Facilitate access and analysis of tumour-specific data to improve patient care.
4. Lead the development and updating of patient-care pathways and treatment requests.

Committee Management & Leadership:

1. Preside over meetings, ensure diverse membership, and organize annual retreats or education days.
2. Engage members to address issues and establish task delegation structures.
3. Lead the design or update of tumour-specific care pathways.
4. Promote interdisciplinary team development and research opportunities.

Advisory Role:

1. Act as a facilitator for input into BC Cancer processes and initiatives.

The successful candidate will be a physician with current registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and a member of the Breast Tumour Group. Applications, including a cover letter and CV, should be directed to:

Adeline Chan,

Physician Recruitment

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to learning about Indigenous-specific racism, dismantling systems of oppression, and addressing racism broadly, with a willingness to share learning experiences to foster a motivating and inspiring culture.

Preferred qualifications include foundational knowledge of social, economic, and political realities impacting Indigenous peoples and health equity, understanding of social determinants of health, and a commitment to legislative obligations and provincial commitments such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, and related initiatives.

About Provincial Health Services Authority:

The PHSA plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services across BC, committed to excellence, respect, innovation, equity, and courage. PHSA is dedicated to anti-racism and creating an inclusive, culturally safe environment, encouraging applications from all, especially those from excluded groups, including Indigenous communities.