Director, Medical Administration – BC Cancer Vancouver

Job title: Director, Medical Administration – BC Cancer Vancouver

Job description: Director, Medical Affairs, Administration

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

The Director, Medical Administration, BC Cancer reports to the Senior Executive Director, Medical Affairs and Quality, is accountable for the overall operations and administration of BC Cancer’s provincial medical administration portfolio which includes medical staff (i.e. physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, etc.), and holds administrative oversight for residency training programs for residents, clinical fellows, etc.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement an annual operating plan that incorporates the strategic, operational, human resource, change management and fiscal goals for the medical administration portfolio at BC Cancer.
• Provide expert advice and consultation to BC Cancer executive leadership and senior medical and operations leadership regarding the complex issues and BC Cancer, PHSA and MoH agreements, medical staff rules and bylaws, terms and conditions, policies and processes that form the financial and policy framework of medical administration.
• Oversee development and ongoing portfolio-level management of BC Cancer physician Alternative Payment Plan (APP) and operating funded compensation and expense budgets, including clinical and medical leadership compensation and the Special Education Research Program (SERP). Regularly analyze budget variances and provides regular forecasts to BC Cancer executive on medical staff human resource and contract changes along with budget utilization to support resource allocation decisions. Recommend corrective actions to ensure budget compliance.
• Assess plans for clinical service delivery to link to budget allocations, medical staff resource planning, workload reporting, and MoH funding applications.
• Plan physician resource allocation for new regional centres and cancer strategy.
• In collaboration with the Senior Executive Director, Medical Affairs and Quality, negotiate with BC Cancer physicians to generate BC Cancer specific contract agreements, consistent with PHSA, UBC and MoH policies and agreements.
• Sign contracts and approves payments on behalf of the Senior Executive Director, Medical Affairs and Quality.
• Develop medical leadership role descriptions and performance evaluation frameworks and collaborates with the Senior Executive Director, Medical Affairs and Quality and Medical/Dental Staff Association to promote medical leader training and development, succession planning and physician engagement strategies.
• Oversee administration of BC Cancer’s SERP for specialist physicians. Liaise with regional medical leadership to plan annual budget and project schedule and to confirm eligibility. Follow with program participants and medical leaders for project proposals, regular progress reports, completed reports, and evaluations.

What you bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration or relevant health care discipline
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years recent, related healthcare experience with emphasis on human resource and financial management, and significant experience/knowledge of the complexities of physician relations and physician administration.
• Proven operations management experience.

You have the ability to:

• Comprehend, analyze, and resolve complex issues and present information in concise meaningful ways.
• Demonstrate developed business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitate and encourage cooperation between diverse operational groups and skill sets, to work collaboratively to problem-solve and design and implement solutions, and strong negotiation skills to influence others, both internal and external to the organization at various levels.
• Provide strategic direction and to analyze/resolve problems from a global perspective.
• Effectively manage fiscal resources.
• Use database, spreadsheet and word processing software at an advanced level.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Location: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0900-1700
Requisition Number: # 119922

What we do

provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 119922E-2369377
Work Site 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800-1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 17-Jan-2022

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:06:53 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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