Provincial Medical Director
Trans Care BC
Part Time (0.4 FTE) – Annual Contract
Location Within BC
Trans Care BC is a Provincial Clinical Program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) that sets direction and provides leadership for trans health services across BC. Trans Care BC aims to ensure Two-Spirit, transgender and gender diverse people of all ages get the care they need when and where they need it. The (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Clinical Policy, Planning and Partnership, the Provincial Medical Director (PMD) assumes joint accountability for the attainment of the strategic objectives and operational plans of the Trans Care BC program. The PMD maintains professional standards and works to enhance services for transgender community members around the province of B.C.
The PMD provides strategic and clinical leadership to Trans Care BC with broad oversight across the portfolio, including focus on health system quality, research, and education and partnership strategies. In collaboration with the Provincial Director and the Trans Care BC leadership team, responsibilities include fostering strategic partnerships with clinical, operational and academic leaders; assisting in the development of robust governance structures and prioritization frameworks; and advancing the Tiers of Service model to improve the health and wellbeing of Two-Spirit, trans and gender diverse people.
This role will support increased access to medically necessary treatments such as hormone replacement therapies and surgical access and care planning; innovation to minimize wait times for all forms of transgender health care; leading policy and clinical practice changes; involvement in program/service evaluation and quality improvement, and championing strategies which will increase knowledge, skills, and experience of multi-disciplinary clinicians in providing care to the transgender population.
This physician leader will effectively collaborate with physician colleagues, Doctors of BC, health authorities, community groups and other key partners to inspire a shared vision in the development of a comprehensive provincial network of person and family-centered services of transgender health care for British Columbians throughout their lives.
This position requires a medical degree and membership in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC with relevant post-graduate transgender care training. This will be supplemented by progressive leadership experience and demonstrated ability to positively influence physician colleagues and other key stakeholders and foster a collaborative team approach to decision making.
What you Bring
The ideal candidate has the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects, and has the proven ability to negotiate and mediate resolutions to complex situations. Exceptional communication, interpersonal and public relations skills coupled with the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with staff at all organizational levels both internally and externally is essential. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish courses of action for self and others that are results oriented. It is critical that the individual is able to relate effectively to a variety of people from diverse backgrounds. Advanced medical practice experience and/or knowledge of working with trans, gender diverse and non-binary people is required for this position. Experience with community development and 2SLGBT2QIA+ communities is considered an asset.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until closed. Please forward your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to:
Heather Finn
Advisor, Talent Acquisition – Clinical Services
Provincial Health Services Authority
Email: heather.finn@phsa.ca
We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
What we Do
Trans Care BC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) 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. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and Trans Care BC 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.
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.
APPENDIX A: Medical Director Role Description
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