Breast Check Medical Lead

Description:

Cancer Care Manitoba, a provincial agency dedicated to cancer control and treatment of blood disorders, is seeking a Breast Check Medical Lead to oversee the clinical operations of Manitoba’s provincial breast cancer screening program. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality screening, diagnostic follow-up, and radiological practices while supporting staff, radiologists, and healthcare providers engaged in the program. This position is a unique opportunity for a medical professional to make a direct impact on cancer prevention and early detection within the province.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership for Breast Check operations, including recruitment, screening, results reporting, and follow-up care.

• Offer direct support, advice, and training to Breast Check staff and radiologists.

• Contribute to program planning, design, and implementation, including the integration of new technologies.

• Develop and review medical guidelines, referral processes, education materials, and standard operating procedures.

• Ensure medical accuracy in educational and clinical resources.

• Collaborate with healthcare administrators and providers to maintain program excellence.

• Review abnormal cases to ensure proper follow-up and provider communication.

• Oversee compliance with legislation and accreditation standards.

• Monitor program performance indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead quality assurance activities for radiology, including case reviews, KPI analysis, and process development.

• Participate in CME activities, training, and professional education.

• Serve as a spokesperson when required, maintaining liaisons with relevant stakeholders and professional organizations.

Qualifications (Required):

• Licensed physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.

• Eligibility under CAR-MAP (Canadian Association of Radiologists’ Mammography Accreditation Program) and MAQAP (Manitoba Quality Assurance Program).

• Knowledge of breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and population screening principles.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., Personal Health Information Act).

Assets:

• Experience in training healthcare providers.

• Administrative or management background.

• Experience collaborating with national healthcare colleagues.

• Knowledge of healthcare system operations and breast cancer screening literature.

Additional Information:

• Competition #: 233-25-715566610

• Location: 5-25 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB

• Department: Prevention & Screening

• Union: Independent Contractor

• Start Date: ASAP

• Hours: 5.25 hours/week · Anticipated Shift: Days

• Hiring Status: Permanent