Ontario Tenders #RHP 2026-044

Clinical Lead for Hospital Palliative Care Model Implementation

Ontario Health is seeking one qualified palliative care health service provider to lead implementation of its hospital palliative care model for adults. - Government buyer: Ontario Health - Sub-agency: Provincial Palliative Care Program - Office: Primary and Community Based Care Portfolio, Division of Integrated Care - Opportunity: One Clinical Lead, Models of Palliative Care: Hospital; this is a professional services role, not a product purchase. - Scope of work: Provide strategic clinical leadership and evidence-informed advice for model implementation and adoption, including stakeholder engagement, knowledge translation, change management, implementation planning, evaluation, workforce capacity and competency recommendations, partnership development, and advice on system priorities. - Important requirements: Applicants must be registered physicians or other health professionals in good standing, recognized palliative care leaders, and have substantial relevant senior leadership experience and knowledge of Ontario’s health system and palliative care frameworks. The work is expected to incorporate equity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism, and culturally safe care. - Commitment and term: Approximately 0.5 days per week for an initial two-year term, with an optional two-year extension. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or vendors are identified; Ontario Health is the government buyer.

Description

Ontario Health is inviting expressions of interest from palliative care health service providers for one Clinical Lead role focused on hospital models of palliative care. The role provides strategic clinical leadership and evidence-informed advice to support implementation and adoption of the model for adults receiving care in hospital settings. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, knowledge translation, change management, implementation planning, workforce capacity, evaluation, and recommendations on emerging system priorities. The initial term is two years, with an optional two-year extension, and the expected commitment is 0.5 days per week. Expressions of interest, cover letters, and CVs are due by November 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

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