Area Medical Health Officer (Mho) - Saskatoon
Job Description
The 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 Public Health and Preventive Medicine combines service, research and teaching components, and delivers an accredited Public Health and Preventive Medicine 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 Authority
The 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 population
Job Qualifications
Successful 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. Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 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 licence 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
Additional Information
The City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 340,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.
The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
University of Saskatchewan - The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. It is a research-intensive institution with 26,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Science Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country - the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine. A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatchewan. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training.The SHA requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Expected Start Date: March 3, 2025
This posting will remain open until filled.
Christine Cherry
Specialist, Workforce Planning and Employment
Email: christine.cherry@saskhealthauthority.ca