Medical Advisor

Saskdocs; Regina; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health agency is seeking a Medical Advisor to provide clinical guidance on lung cancer screening programs. The advisor will implement evidence-based strategies, promote quality assurance, and engage with stakeholders to improve cancer prevention and screening initiatives. This is an independent contractor role requiring approximately 25 days of commitment annually.

Qualifications

• Licensed and practicing in Saskatchewan.
• Experience in health promotion involving cancer prevention and screening.
• Demonstrated leader with clinical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, and quality advice for the Screening Program.
• Facilitate implementation of screening standards and protocols.
• Engage in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of population health promotion

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Leadership

Quality improvement expertise

Education

Medical degree

Job description

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) is responsible for cancer control and provides provincial population-based screening and prevention programs. The Medical Advisor will serve as an independent contractor to provide advice on strategic, clinical, and quality aspects of the Screening Program for Lung Cancer.

The Medical Advisor will provide innovative prevention and screening strategies built on key clinical and quality evidence-based practice frameworks. The Medical Advisor will facilitate implementation of inter-jurisdictional provincial standards / protocols / guidelines, and identify best practices for prevention and screening programs. The Medical Advisor will provide advice on system issues, quality assurance activities, and the evaluation of trends in cancer prevention and quality screening services as well as educational and training material for the public, clinicians, and stakeholders. In addition, the Advisor will provide guidance to address clinical and population health concerns and inquiries.

The Medical Advisor will perform the services on an as needed basis, including scheduled activity during normal Agency business hours. An annual flexible time commitment of approximately 25 days per year is required. After a one-year term, a three-year commitment to the role with an option for renewal may be considered.

• The SCA will consult you on provincial clinical standards for designated cancer screening and clinical management pathways to achieve compliance, through evidence review and stakeholder engagement.
• The SCA will consult you on quality assurance processes, best practices, and client-focused approaches with the expectation that you are actively involved in quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation and reporting of performance indicators back to clinicians.
• The SCA will seek guidance on performance management and clinical performance reviews related to screening program(s) as well as medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, and chart and incident report reviews as necessary.
• The SCA expects that you will promote its strategic vision and that of the Population Health Department to improve screening participation, client navigation, and follow up of abnormal results.
• The SCA will consult you on professional educational materials to promote clinical standards in cancer screening and clinical management to diagnosis and will ask you to deliver clinician education on cancer prevention and screening topics.
• The SCA will ask you for guidance in the management of client safety and critical incident reporting.
• The SCA will consult you on screening program policies, procedures, guidelines, with the expectation that you will provide coaching and feedback to clinicians, as required, to meet screening standards that includes taking appropriate action when practice deviates from standards.
• The SCA expects your involvement on relevant program advisory and quality improvement committees to advise on clinical questions and engage primary health care providers.
• The SCA Population Health staff will contact you to ask questions on prevention and screening related to data collection, procedures, medical inquiries and client follow up.
• The SCA expects your participation in academic activities, for example teaching and research related to cancer prevention and screening, contributions to scholarly publications, and presentations to enhance the SCA's health promotion profile.

Job Qualifications

• A medical degree and member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, with specialty credentials / subspecialty training necessary to provide the physician specific services for the Screening Program for Breast Cancer. Licensed and practising in Saskatchewan.
• Experience in health promotion (involving cancer prevention and screening an asset).
• Demonstrated leader and ability to foster a collaborative approach to decision-making and facilitate and mediate discussions in complex situations.
• Experience in clinical leadership and a commitment to quality improvement / management at the provincial / system level.
• Evidence of relevant continuing education, demonstrated academic activities and experience with evidence-based approaches to population health promotion.

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) is responsible for cancer control and provides provincial population-based screening and prevention programs. The Medical Advisor will serve as an independent contractor to provide advice on strategic, clinical, and quality aspects of the Screening Program for Lung Cancer.

The Medical Advisor will provide innovative prevention and screening strategies built on key clinical and quality evidence-based practice frameworks. The Medical Advisor will facilitate implementation of inter-jurisdictional provincial standards / protocols / guidelines, and identify best practices for prevention and screening programs. The Medical Advisor will provide advice on system issues, quality assurance activities, and the evaluation of trends in cancer prevention and quality screening services as well as educational and training material for the public, clinicians, and stakeholders. In addition, the Advisor will provide guidance to address clinical and population health concerns and inquiries.

The Medical Advisor will perform the services on an as needed basis, including scheduled activity during normal Agency business hours. An annual flexible time commitment of approximately 25 days per year is required. After a one-year term, a three-year commitment to the role with an option for renewal may be considered.

• The SCA will consult you on provincial clinical standards for designated cancer screening and clinical management pathways to achieve compliance, through evidence review and stakeholder engagement.
• The SCA will consult you on quality assurance processes, best practices, and client-focused approaches with the expectation that you are actively involved in quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation and reporting of performance indicators back to clinicians.
• The SCA will seek guidance on performance management and clinical performance reviews related to screening program(s) as well as medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, and chart and incident report reviews as necessary.
• The SCA expects that you will promote its strategic vision and that of the Population Health Department to improve screening participation, client navigation, and follow up of abnormal results.
• The SCA will consult you on professional educational materials to promote clinical standards in cancer screening and clinical management to diagnosis and will ask you to deliver clinician education on cancer prevention and screening topics.
• The SCA will ask you for guidance in the management of client safety and critical incident reporting.
• The SCA will consult you on screening program policies, procedures, guidelines, with the expectation that you will provide coaching and feedback to clinicians, as required, to meet screening standards that includes taking appropriate action when practice deviates from standards.
• The SCA expects your involvement on relevant program advisory and quality improvement committees to advise on clinical questions and engage primary health care providers.
• The SCA Population Health staff will contact you to ask questions on prevention and screening related to data collection, procedures, medical inquiries and client follow up.
• The SCA expects your participation in academic activities, for example teaching and research related to cancer prevention and screening, contributions to scholarly publications, and presentations to enhance the SCA's health promotion profile.

Job Qualifications

• A medical degree and member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, with specialty credentials / subspecialty training necessary to provide the physician specific services for the Screening Program for Breast Cancer. Licensed and practising in Saskatchewan.
• Experience in health promotion (involving cancer prevention and screening an asset).
• Demonstrated leader and ability to foster a collaborative approach to decision-making and facilitate and mediate discussions in complex situations.
• Experience in clinical leadership and a commitment to quality improvement / management at the provincial / system level.
• Evidence of relevant continuing education, demonstrated academic activities and experience with evidence-based approaches to population health promotion.

Skills :

• Knowledge of population health promotion, cancer screening, cancer risk and protective factors, primary health care frameworks, the social determinants of health, health equity principles, and new technologies.
• Knowledgeable about the cancer control continuum and health services delivery systems, including Indigenous traditional health ways and approaches.
• Effective in working within a team environment; demonstrated success in building consensus and collaborative partnerships across multiple partner organizations and diverse jurisdictions.
• Exceptional communication (both oral and written), inter-personal and public relations skills.

Performance / Attributes :

• Collaborative Ambassador for the SCA; builds mutually supportive and effective relationships with SCA, health system partners and across sectors, all levels of management, Boards of Directors, government, communications, media, general public, academia, through committees, professional associations, advisory groups / meetings, coalitions / alliances, etc. (provincially, nationally, internationally)
• Commitment to quality services, client-centered approaches, and program excellence
• Effective motivator, enabler and opinion leader
• Results-oriented
• System thinker
• Progressive and innovative

Additional Information

This position can be located anywhere within the province of Saskatchewan. Occasional travel to Regina and / or Saskatoon will be required.

Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 271,000. According to the most recent rankings, Regina was ranked 17th nationally in Maclean's Best Communities in Canada 2021. The city scored well in key areas such as affordability, commute times, and access to amenities. Regina continues to attract new residents, contributing to a dynamic and diverse community. From 2021-2024, Regina achieved an impressive population growth rate of approximately 19.7%. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. Regina has been designated as a "Tree City of the World" by the United Nations for two consecutive years.

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