Medical Director, Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP) (Volunteer)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Medical Director Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP) (Volunteer)

Reports To: Vice President Programs Public Affairs & Research Lung Health Foundation

Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per month. Two-year term with potential for renewal based on needs and mutual interest. This is a volunteer part-time advisory role (non-remunerated; reasonable expenses may be reimbursed according to Lung Health Foundation policy if applicable).

Location: Ontario (provincial scope); remote with occasional in-person meetings as required.

Imagine a future where people living with lung cancer have a fighting chance where no one loses a loved one to asthma where people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) live their lives to the fullest where older adults dont lose their independence in life and where future generations dont suffer the debilitating effects of lung disease. The Lung Health Foundation is committed to making this future a reality. And this new future starts now.

The Lung Health Foundations mission is to improve the lung health of Canadians and we will achieve this through:

Groundbreaking research;

Policy and practice change;

Urgently needed programs and support; and

Public education around lung health issues.

And at the heart of it all Helping those who have been impacted by lung disease.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Imagine a future where every person in Ontario with asthma or COPD can count on timely high-quality evidence-based care and where primary care teams are fully supported to deliver it. As Medical Director for the Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP) you will help make that future a reality by bringing your clinical leadership systems perspective and passion for respiratory care to a provincial program with real-world impact.

The PCAP is an evidence-based education and chronic disease management program that empowers primary care providers to deliver high-quality guideline-based care for patients with asthma and COPD. It is aligned with the latest Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) guidelines and has been successfully implemented in twelve sites across Ontario.

PCAP integrates respiratory educators into primary care teams enabling patients with asthma or COPD to receive guideline-based assessments action plans and self-management education. The models wide adoption across Ontario has demonstrated its scalability and impact on patient outcomes healthcare utilization and provider confidence. By embedding best practices into primary care PCAP helps improve patient outcomes reduce avoidable health system use and support more consistent high-quality respiratory care across Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Director PCAP provides clinical leadership to ensure PCAP remains grounded in the best available evidence and aligned with Ministry of Health priorities Lung Health Foundation strategic directions and leading practices in chronic disease prevention and management. The role strengthens PCAPs clinical integrity quality and long-term sustainability and serves as a key clinical resource to Ontarios respiratory health community.

The Medical Director also serves as Co-Chair of the PCAP Advisory Committee ensuring coherence between clinical direction and Committee advice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Evidence Oversight

Provide advisory clinical leadership across all PCAP sites to support alignment with current asthma and COPD guidelines and evidence-based best practices.
Provide clinical expertise to inform the design implementation and evaluation of PCAP program components tools and resources.
Advise on the adoption and refinement of standardized PCAP tools protocols and care pathways to support consistent high-quality care.
Identify emerging evidence guideline updates and practice gaps and recommend adaptations to PCAP tools indicators and processes.

and Advisory Functions

Serve as Co-Chair of the PCAP Advisory Committee including agenda development and priority setting for advisory discussions.
Help ensure PCAP Advisory Committee discussions and recommendations remain clinically relevant evidence-informed and aligned with system priorities and Ministry of Health expectations.
Participate in Advisory Committee and relevant sub-committee meetings providing clinical advice to support program implementation sustainability and quality improvement.
Advise on integration and alignment of PCAP with related provincial health initiatives pathways and standards.

3. Quality Improvement and Evaluation

Provide recommendations to support continuous quality improvement and accountability.
Advise on and where appropriate contribute to evaluation research and knowledge translation activities related to asthma and COPD management in primary care.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Clinical Representation

Serve as a key clinical advisor and representative for PCAP at provincial and as appropriate national forums meetings and conferences.
Build and maintain relationships with clinical leaders primary care teams provincial agencies patient and caregiver representatives and other stakeholders to support PCAPs reach and impact.
Provide expert input into the development and refinement of educational tools clinical resources and training modules for healthcare providers participating in PCAP.
Support communication of key PCAP achievements lessons learned and innovations to internal and external stakeholders.

5. Collaboration with the Lung Health Foundation

Work collaboratively with Lung Health Foundation staff to ensure clinical advice is aligned with organizational strategies and operational plans.
Provide expert evidence-informed input into PCAP priorities workplans and resource development ensuring clinical appropriateness and feasibility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Medical Degree (MD) with specialization in respirology or family medicine.
Current registration and good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Demonstrated expertise in asthma and COPD care including guideline-based assessment diagnosis and management in primary care.
Experience and expertise in clinical leadership health system quality improvement and/or program governance.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively across disciplines sectors and settings.

Assets

Experience with provincial or regional advisory or steering committees.
Familiarity with implementation science and quality improvement methodologies used in primary care.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US

Make a meaningful impact on asthma and COPD care in primary care settings across Ontario helping more people breathe easier and avoid preventable complications of lung disease.
Collaborate with a passionate interdisciplinary community of healthcare leaders patient partners and system stakeholders building your network at provincial and national levels.
Strengthen your leadership profile through high-impact committee work quality improvement and advisory experience.
Shape influential clinical tools educational resources and knowledge translation initiatives.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining their clinical experience in asthma and COPD care leadership experience and interest in the Medical Director role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Lung Health Foundation is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such we will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

The Lung Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race colour religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the province where we operate. At the Lung Health Foundation we value the insights and innovation that diverse and inclusive teams bring to work.

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Position: Medical Director Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP) (Volunteer)Reports To: Vice President Programs Public Affairs & Research Lung Health FoundationCommitment: Approximately 2 hours per month. Two-year term with potential for renewal based on needs and mutual interest. This is a volu...