Job Details: Medical Oncologists - HARD TO RECRUIT

Company: Saskatchewan Cancer Agency – The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is a provincial organization providing leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment and research.

Description: The Allan Blair Cancer Centre and Saskatoon Cancer Centres are comprehensive cancer treatment and research centres serving a population of 1,000,000 people.

Job Benefits:
We offer a very competitive remuneration, relocation and benefits
Vacancy #: 1241
Health Region: Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Facility: Allan Blair Cancer Centre & Saskatoon Cancer Centre

Job Description:

The seven medical oncologists in each Department work with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, radiation therapists and oncologists, pediatric oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, surgeons, pharmacists, psychosocial oncologists, volunteers and a lay advisory group and palliative care teams to provide safe, patient-centered care. Cancer care is extended to surrounding communities by our medical oncologists, nurses and pharmacists through our Community Oncology Program. Participation in clinical trials in collaboration with NCCTG, NCIC, COG and RTOG is a major focus of activity for our oncologists in addition to teaching medical students and postgraduate residents enrolled at the College of Medicine of the University of Saskatchewan. Medical oncologists receive an academic appointment in the Division of Oncology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan and privileges in the Department of Cancer Services at the Pasqua Hospital of the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region and the Royal University Hospital of the Saskatoon Health Region.

Job Qualifications:

Successful applicants will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
Other Comments Preference will be given to applicants who are certified in Medical Oncology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, but applicants with equivalent foreign qualifications will be considered. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, preference will be give to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Saskatchewan, a province of just over 1,000,000 people, has international airports in both cities, excellent elementary to post-secondary education systems, affordable housing, a CFL football team (in Regina) and rich cultural and creative arts environments. It is a safe, exciting place to raise a family and further your career.
Please direct applications to HealthCareersInSask.ca
Please direct inquiries to Dr. David Popkin, MD., CM., FRCSC.
Vice-President Care Services
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
20 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 4H4
Phone: (306) 655-2684
Fax: (306) 655-6777
E-mail: david.popkin@scf.sk.ca

Posting Date: Jul 18 08