Toronto, Ontario Cancer Care Ontario
ROLE TITLE: Provincial Head, Systemic Treatment
REPORTS TO: Vice-President, Clinical Programs & Quality Initiatives
LOCATION: 620 University Avenue, Toronto ON M6G 2L7
ANTICIPATED TIME COMMITMENT:& 0.4 FTE (2.0 days/week)
TERM: 3 years with renewal option
No. of OPPORTUNITIES: 1
POSTING DATE: October 1, 2015
CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2015
POSITION SUMMARY
Cancer Care Ontario is seeking expressions of interest from medical oncologists for the position of Provincial Head, Systemic Treatment. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership to the evolution of the cancer system. This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.
Interested parties should forward their expression of interest, curriculum vitae and signed copy of the Conflict of Interest Declaration, electronically, to Erin Redwood (erin.redwood@cancercare.on.ca) no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2015. Attached is the document for reference:
Interested parties should access the Conflict of Interest Declaration Form on the CCO Internet at http://www.cancercare.on.ca/about/vendorinfo/
Questions about the role may be submitted to erin.redwood@cancercare.on.ca no later than October 22, 2015. A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be available to any party, by request, by October 26, 2015. To receive a copy of the consolidated list of questions and answers, please contact erin.redwood@cancercare.on.ca.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Pursuant to CCO's Clinical Accountability Framework and in support of CCO's Vision, Mission and the Ontario Cancer Plan, the Provincial Head will:
Provide visionary leadership at the provincial level
Champion the strategic vision, goals and work plan for the Program
Establish and maintain effective links with relevant clinical communities on behalf of CCO
Identify, foresee and provide advice regarding system level issues
Provide leadership and guidance towards system performance management
Contribute to the implementation of the Ontario Cancer Plan IV
Lead and work in conjunction with the Regional Cancer Programs to implement the Systemic Treatment Provincial Plan (2014-2019) to promote high quality, safe care as close to home as possible
Co-Chair CCO’s Systemic Treatment Provincial Leadership Team to provide direction-setting and advice on workplan items, issues and planning.
In partnership with the Systemic Treatment Funding Model Clinical Lead, provide oversight and strategic direction to ongoing Funding model development and implementation
Provide direction and leadership to other programs and initiatives related to Systemic Treatment, including Provincial Drug Reimbursement Programs, Regional Systemic Treatment Programs, Health Human Resource Planning, and Specialized Services Oversight
Provide supervisory oversight to regional and provincial clinical leads and related initiatives and activities. Actively participate in recruitment and performance management of clinical leads.
QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Oncologist or hematologist currently practicing in Ontario
Significant clinical, research and teaching experience – preferably 10+ years’ experience
Proven track record of clinical leadership at the regional or provincial level
Recognized as an opinion leader within the oncology community
In-depth knowledge of clinical, administrative and system issues with respect to cancer services
Aptitude for systems thinking, ability to analyze information and to make sound decisions
Familiarity and comfort with administrative data
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus
Strong professional presence and ability to present to large and small audiences in a concise, articulate and dynamic fashion
Demonstrated commitment to patient focused care and public accountability
Enthusiasm for, and commitment to, quality improvement in cancer care at the system level
Demonstrated creativity through publication of research and/or implementation of innovative systems and ideas
Effective strategic thinking abilities for appropriate and proactive program planning
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested parties should forward their expression of interest and curriculum vitae, electronically, to Erin Redwood, Group Manager, Systemic Treatment, erin.redwood@cancercare.on.ca no later than 5 pm on October 30, 2015.
We will evaluate all applications against the skills and experience requirements for the position. Those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly by a representative from the Business Unit. CCO may consider applications from incumbents currently in the position. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks after the close of the posting, you can assume you are not under consideration for this position.
More about Cancer Care Ontario:
Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) is an umbrella organization that steers and coordinates Ontario’s cancer services and prevention efforts. As the provincial government’s chief cancer advisor, Cancer Care Ontario directs over $2-billion in public health care funding for cancer prevention, detection and care. The agency also operates screening and prevention programs; collects, monitors and reports information about cancer and cancer system performance; develops evidence-based standards and guidelines for health care providers; and works with regional providers to plan and improve cancer services.
As an operation service agency of government, we are accountable for engaging regulated health professionals through a process that is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, providing equal treatment to all qualified parties.
Our website is at:
http://www.cancercare.on.ca
We are guided in most part by the Ontario Cancer Plan at:
http://www.ontariocancerplan.on.ca
Information about Ontario’s ColonCancerCheck program managed by Cancer Care Ontario can be found at:
http://www.coloncancercheck.ca
Cancer Care Ontario manages the medical procedures wait times information system for all Ontarians at:
http://www.ontariowaittimes.ca