Head, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Bone and Marrow Transplant – BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia

Head, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Bone and Marrow Transplant
BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada

Regular Full Time

The University of British Columbia & BC Children’s Hospital are seeking a visionary Division Head to provide leadership for the clinical and academic services of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transplant.

The Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT provides care by a team of experts knowledgeable in the specialized medical evaluation and treatment of children with cancer and blood disorders in the Province of British Columbia and Yukon. This team also provides consultative and directive care for patients requiring hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for both malignant and non-malignant conditions. There is an extraordinary sense of cohesion, collegiality, and professionalism of the entire team. This is a tremendous strength of the Division and contributes to its success in many areas.

The successful candidate for the Division Head position will have demonstrated a history of strong leadership as well as a commitment to academic, research, and clinical excellence in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, BMT and cellular therapies over several years.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively to develop a unified vision for the Division of Hematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplant that supports and enhances the current environment of transformation while maintaining the cohesive and collegial culture. They will actively work alongside the program managers to spearhead a culture of teamwork, collaboration and mentorship among Division and program members including clinical and academic faculty members, trainees, nurses, allied health, and support staff, and will promote patient safety, quality improvement and patient- and family-centered care.

They will also work to strengthen connections with the Research Institute, with the aim of advancing discovery and translational research in pediatric hematology, oncology, BMT and cellular therapies.

The successful candidate will support the growing spectrum of specialized clinical services and in collaboration with the Provincial Health Services Authority, will plan these services for children and youth in BC. They will serve as advocate to ensure access to novel therapies and integration of pediatric cancer care in BC’s Cancer Action Plan.

The candidate will have passed or be eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examinations in Pediatrics, or comparable qualifications, and will have completed a recognized training program in Pediatric Hematology and/or Oncology. The successful candidate will be appointed as a Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor in Pediatrics, commensurate with qualifications and experience as set forth by the guidelines for Pediatric Clinical Faculty Appointment at UBC Faculty of Medicine. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contact

Qualified candidates should send their CV and the name, title and contact information of 4 referees. Applications will be accepted until November 28, 2024.

For information regarding the program or to submit your application please contact:

Wingfield Rehmus, MD MPH

Clinical Associate Professor

BC Children’s Hospital

Head, Division of Dermatology

Department Pediatrics, UBC Faculty of Medicine
C/O Maria Lopes Chau, Executive Assistant

Email: MLopeschau@cw.bc.ca

About Provincial Health Services Authority

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) is an academic health science center dedicated to the care of children, youth and their families and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia (UBC). In 2023, it was ranked fifth in the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals. BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across British Columbia. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

UBC is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.

The BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is a partnership of UBC and PHSA whose programs include BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. The BCCHR is dedicated to high quality research spanning a wide range of concerns relevant to children’s and family health.

BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia are committed to employment equity and hire on the basis of merit. 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey-one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.