Area Medical Health Officer (MHO)

Job title:

Area Medical Health Officer (MHO)

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as a *Area Medical Health Officer (MHO)* in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.Job DescriptionThe Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), invites qualified physicians to apply for the position of Medical Health Officer (MHO). The successful applicant will join the SHA clinical Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM), and a team of public health physicians providing MHO services on behalf of the SHA in collaboration with other PHPM specialists at the Ministry of Health, partner organizations and in academia. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team providing public health services to a defined geographic area within the province with the potential for leadership in a core functional area of public health at the regional or provincial level. As well, there is the potential for academic work.MHOs are designated by the Minister of Health, and have legislated authorities and duties under The Public Health Act of Saskatchewan. SHA MHOs work on behalf of the populations of specified Health Networks and fulfill their responsibilities primarily at the area level, with opportunities to contribute to provincial-level public health programs in a specialty area of interest.The clinical Department and Academic Division of PHPM combines service, research and teaching components, and delivers an accredited PHPM residency training program, while also providing education at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels. The successful applicant is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of Saskatchewan’s public health workforce and has the potential to be appointed as medical faculty at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine.About the Saskatchewan Health AuthorityThe SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high-quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front-line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high-quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.The SHA infrastructure and services consist of:

• 64 hospitals with 2,500 acute care patient beds
• Approximately 9,000 long-term care beds

Provincially coordinated quality, patient-centred care services, such as Acute hospital-based care, Long Term Care, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Primary Health Care, Public Health and many other community-based clinical programs designed to promote and maintain the health of the populationThe (SHA) is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The has a province-wide model of distributed medical education designed to foster a province-wide College. The College has a well-resourced framework across the continuum that results in quality community partnerships, successful and comparable students across all sites, elevated community health, and better graduate retention in communities.Job QualificationsSuccessful candidates for the above position will have specialty training in public health and/or preventive medicine and be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with members of the public, clients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high-volume environment with a commitment to the provision of high-quality patient, family and community-centered care.Beyond meeting the specialty training qualifications and eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure, additional training in a public health and preventive medicine sub-specialty area of interest could be an asset. Experience working in a team-based setting including co-leadership (dyad leadership) roles and relationships is required. Travel within the province of Saskatchewan is required. Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent means of timely travel responses.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the health care system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and applicable laws
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including the community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Is committed to delivering on patient, family and community-centered care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm

In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.BenefitsVisit the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) website for potential incentives and programs:Community DescriptionRegina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada and is a beautiful oasis on the prairies with a steadily growing population exceeding 250,000. According to MacLean’s Best Communities in Canada 2019, Regina came in second in the Prairies and 74th across the country, scoring well in population growth, commute, amenities and culture. Regina is known for its generous, friendly people and rich community pride. This welcoming prairie city has an abundance of parks, sports and recreational facilities, bicycle pathways, family attractions and an exceptional quality of life. The United Nations have awarded Regina as a ‘Tree City of the World’ for the second year in a row.To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

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Location

Regina, SK

Job date

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:10:56 GMT

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