Medical Doctor licensed to practice in Ontario; in good standing with CPSO
Minimum 5 years of experience and active, focused practice in head and neck oncology
Proven leadership experience at hospital, university, or system level
Recognized opinion leader in oncology community
Requirements:
Provide visionary clinical leadership to identify system-level priorities in head and neck cancers and align with the Ontario Cancer Plan
Chair the Head and Neck Cancers Advisory Committee, engage regional programs, and participate in the Ontario Cancer Leads Steering Committee
Lead development and updating of clinical pathways, performance indicators, and quality initiatives; drive adoption of pathway maps across Ontario
Collaborate with the Program in Evidence-Based Care (PEBC) to identify high-impact topics and maintain up-to-date clinical practice guidance; serve as spokesperson when needed and champion integration across care phases, especially diagnosis
Job description
Position Title: Head and Neck Cancers Lead Location: Ontario (Currently Virtual) Time Commitment: 0.5 days per week (3.75 hours/week) Term: 2 years, with an optional 1-year renewal Client is seeking expressions of interest from experienced specialists with a focused practice in head and neck cancers for the position of Ontario Head and Neck Cancers Lead. This strategic, part-time leadership role provides an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of cancer care in Ontario by driving provincial integration, quality improvement, and system-level planning. Within the Cancer Care Integration and Disease Advisory Program (CI-DAP), the Lead will provide visionary clinical leadership, expert disease-site advice, and partner with stakeholders to address system gaps, optimize the patient journey, and enhance care delivery across the cancer continuum—from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic & Visionary Leadership
Identify system-level care priorities affecting patients with head and neck cancers.
Provide clinical guidance to align disease-site work with the Ontario Cancer Plan and broader system strategies.
Monitor and communicate emerging clinical practices and knowledge (horizon scanning).
2. Provincial Clinical Engagement
Chair the Head and Neck Cancers Advisory Committee, ensuring multidisciplinary input.
Engage with regional cancer programs and other disease-site entities.
Participate in the Ontario Cancer Leads Steering Committee to align efforts across disease sites.
3. Clinical Pathways & Quality Improvement
Lead development and continuous updating of clinical pathways, performance indicators, and quality initiatives.
Promote adoption of contemporary pathway maps across Ontario.
4. Clinical Practice Guidance
Collaborate with the Program in Evidence-Based Care (PEBC) to identify high-impact topics and maintain up-to-date guidance for clinical practice.
5. Disease Advisory Functions
Provide timely, evidence-based input on clinical, implementation, and policy issues.
Act as a spokesperson when needed for government, media, and stakeholder communications.
Champion integration efforts across phases of care, particularly the diagnostic phase.
6. Drug Advisory Committee Collaboration
Support provincial drug policy initiatives in coordination with the Provincial Drug Reimbursement Programs (PDRP).
Contribute to drug horizon scanning, policy implementation, evidence building, and adjudication processes.
Qualifications
Medical Doctor licensed to practice in Ontario; in good standing with CPSO
Minimum 5 years of experience and active, focused practice in head and neck oncology
Proven leadership experience at hospital, university, or system level
Recognized opinion leader in oncology community
Strong understanding of the cancer care continuum, including diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
Systems thinking and strong analytical decision-making abilities
Proven ability to engage multidisciplinary stakeholders across care settings
Commitment to evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and system-level quality improvement
Strong communication and consensus-building skills
Demonstrated creativity or innovation (e.g., published research, Client care models)
