Job Description
Medical Oncologist, Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services in conjunction with the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary invite applications for a full-time Medical Oncologist position (desired start date January 1, 2025). The successful applicant will become a member of a multidisciplinary cancer program located at the Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre site of the Calgary Zone and will join a team of 29 Medical Oncologists.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care at the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre and will join a team of Oncology Specialists, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, and medical support staff. Responsibilities will include provision of clinical services that consist of a combination of ambulatory clinics and attending inpatient service duties, direct and indirect patient care. Other responsibilities will include participation in local and provincial tumour team-based activities including clinical case reviews at tumour board rounds, annual provincial tumour team meetings, and local quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. As a member of the Department of Oncology, the candidate will be expected to participate in academic and research activities of the Department.
You must have an MD degree and Canadian specialist certification in Medical Oncology, or the equivalent. You must be eligible for licensure as a specialist by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and for appointment to the medical staff of AHS. Special training and/or a record of academic success in areas such as epidemiology, clinical trials, investigational new drug development, translational research, and/or health services research would be desirable.
This position is sponsorship and LMIA eligible.
The successful applicant will be expected to obtain an appointment within the Department of Oncology at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens or those with permanent resident status.
For more information regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Daniel Heng, Section Chief Medical Oncology
Email: Daniel.Heng@albertahealthservices.ca and apply at doctorjobs.com: Medical Oncologist MED0002P1
Additional Information:
- Position Classification: Full-time
- FTE: 1
- Unit and Program: Oncology, Cancer Care Alberta
- Specialty: Medical Oncology
- Compensation: Remuneration will depend on clinical experience and comply with the agreement between Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Medical Association. Compensation range is between $322,857 (level 1) and $464,743 (level 4). Medical Oncologists may be either AHS employees or independent contractors. Additional support from Cancer Care Alberta includes relocation support, AHS sponsorship support, immigration support, and strategic recruitment incentive.
- Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found