Provincial Head, Complex Malignant Hematology at Ontario Health — NeverHard

Provincial Head, Complex Malignant Hematology Role title: Provincial Head, Complex Malignant Hematology Reports to: Provincial Clinical Head, Cancer Programs, Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Location: Ontario (currently hybrid) Anticipated time commitment: Average 1 day/week Term: 2-year term, with an option to renew for one additional 2-year term Number of opportunities: 1 Position Summary Ontario Health is seeking expressions of interest from a medical oncologist or hematologist for the position of Provincial Head, Complex Malignant Hematology (CMH) . The Provincial Head will provide clinical leadership to ensure the provision of high-quality CMH services in Ontario, including the treatment of patients with acute leukemia, and the provision of stem cell transplant and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. In addition, this role will provide guidance and advice on arising priorities for other hematologic cancers. The program engages clinical and administrative representatives, as well as patient and caregiver advisors, from across the province in planning, development, and implementation of access to care and quality improvement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership to the evolution of the Ontario cancer system. This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. Interested parties should forward their expression of interest and curriculum vitae, electronically, to sourcing@ontariohealth.ca no later than 5:00 P.M. on December 3, 2026 . Questions about the role may be submitted to sourcing@ontariohealth.ca no later than November 18, 2026 . A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be available to any party, by request, by November 23, 2026. To receive a copy of the consolidated list of questions and answers, please contact sourcing@ontariohealth.ca , referencing the Role Title. Accountabilities The key responsibilities of this role are: Provide visionary leadership at the provincial level for the provision of CMH services; Provide strategic direction on the development, prioritization and implementation of initiatives in support of relevant objectives in the Ontario Cancer Plan 6; Champion the strategic vision, goals and work plan for the Program; Chair/Co-Chair for several Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Complex Malignant Hematology committees - includes identifying agenda items, reviewing meeting content and facilitating meeting discussion; Participate as an active member of Ontario Health’s Cancer Clinical Council; Establish and maintain effective links with relevant clinical communities on behalf of Ontario Health; Identify, foresee and provide advice regarding system level issues; Provide leadership and guidance towards system performance management; Lead and work in conjunction with relevant Ontario Health programs to develop a long-term vision for CMH services in Ontario which are high quality, safe, result in best patient outcomes and are timely and equitable, and patient and family centred; Provide oversight and strategic direction to ensure a comprehensive and collaborative approach to implementation of a provincial plan for CMH services in Ontario, including acute leukemia, stem cell transplant, CAR T-cell therapy and other emerging therapies; Provide national and local advice on the drug submission, review, and implementation processes; Provide oversight and strategic direction to ongoing funding model development and implementation for CMH services, and Provide supervisory oversight to provincial CMH Clinical Lead, Quality Care and Access and actively participate in recruitment and performance management. Qualifications Medical Oncologist or Hematologist currently practicing in Ontario with expertise in the delivery of CMH care, including the treatment of patients with acute leukemia, and the provision of stem cell transplant and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy; Is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) 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; Demonstrated 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, and Effective strategic thinking abilities for appropriate and proactive program planning. #J-18808-Ljbffr