083 - Medical Oncologist

CancerCare Manitoba located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. We invite applications for the position of:

Medical Oncologist

Medical Oncology and Hematology - St. Boniface

Competition #: 083-23-713505517

The Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB), in conjunction with Shared Health; and, the Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba (U of M), are seeking applications for a Geographical Full-Time position of Medical Oncologist. Preference will be given to a candidate with specialized training and/or significant experience in managing breast cancer.

The Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology and the Section of Hematology/Oncology, consists of 43 faculty members based at three CCMB sites. The group operates active clinical and basic science research programs in medical oncology, quality of life in cancer, health services research and cancer epidemiology. We offer unique opportunities to develop new and innovative clinical and/or basic research directly or in collaboration with the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute.

The successful candidate· will be expected to provide high quality care to patients with malignant disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team, to participate in the teaching programs of CCMB and the U of M, and to collaborate in an oncology-related clinical or basic research program.

Qualifications: Candidates must have specialty qualifications in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology in the country of current practice and must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. Certification in Medical Oncology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is preferred. Applicants with alternative qualifications may also be considered though this may affect eligibility for a University appointment.

This is a University of Manitoba academic appointment. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages are offered. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, which should include a description of research interests and experience, and current curriculum vitae.

Interested and qualified applicants with inquiries regarding the position may contact:

Jennifer Villamor, Administrative Officer, Medical Oncology & Hematology

675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E OV9

E-mail: jvillamor3@cancercare.mb.ca

Phone: (204)-787-1992

Closing Date: applications will be accepted until position is filled.