Medical Director, Oncology Network

Interior Health Authority; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in British Columbia seeks a Medical Director for the Cancer Care Network. This role involves leading the provision of quality cancer care, engaging with stakeholders to improve patient outcomes, and requires applicants to have oncology experience and certifications. Flexibility in work location and virtual communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
• Ability to lead changes and improvements in cancer care services.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the Cancer Care Network.
• Engage stakeholders to improve cancer outcomes.
• Coordinate with BC Cancer and other partners.

Skills

Oncology specialty experience

Leadership in healthcare

Effective communication

Education

Medical Doctor

Oncology certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Interior Health Cancer Care Network has been established to lead, coordinate, monitor, evaluate and improve the quality, consistency, sustainability and standardization of all Cancer Care services within the geographic boundaries of Interior Health. The Cancer Care Network collaborates with internal and external partners including BC Cancer, operational partners, medical staff and patients to provide regional direction to improve care. The Medical Director is a new position and will provide key leadership within the Interior Health Clinical Operations portfolio. In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization and in partnership with the Network Director, Cancer Care, the Medical Director is co-responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the Interior Health Cancer Care Network. Strategically focused, the Interior Health Cancer Care Network is designed to collaboratively lead, promote, support and coordinate evidence informed improvements toward improving cancer outcomes for people living within the geographic boundaries of Interior Health. In this collaborative leadership model, the Medical Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective partnerships throughout the health system (both internal and external) and to liaise between staff, physician and committees, in order to represent medical viewpoints and facilitate open communication. Success of this role is dependent upon the provision of leadership and in particular engagement and partnership with BC Cancer related to the planning and coordination of cancer care services within the Interior Health region. A key role will be to engage stakeholders, implement change and quality improvements, with a results driven focus. This 0.40 FTE position can be based in any location within Interior Health. Some travel throughout the Health Authority is required, and the successful candidate must be comfortable working and leading virtually using ZOOM and other communication applications as necessary. The ideal candidate may be a Medical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Surgical Oncologist or General Practitioner with Oncology certification. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! Email CV to [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Medical Practitioner with Oncology specialty experience and training
• Eligible for licensure with CPSBC; Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory