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Medical Hlth Officer

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January 27 2025
Expected expiry date: February 7 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Physicians, Population Health
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 38448
  • Job Category Executive Leadership and Administration
  • Posting Date 01/26/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Public Health Office - Saskatoon
  • Apply Before 02/07/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 116908

Expected Start Date: February 24, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Public Health Office - Saskatoon

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Travel Required: Yes

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 Saskatchewan Health Authority 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.

Medical Health Officers 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education:

  • Doctorate in Medicine (MD)

Licenses:

  • Eligible for provisional or regular licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)

Other Education & Training:

  • Specialty training in public health and/or preventive medicine required.
  • Additional training in a public health and preventive medicine sub-speciality area of interest is an asset.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians &
  • Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Public Health & Preventive Medicine.

Experience:

  • Has experience working in a team-based setting including co-leadership (dyad leadership) roles and relationships

Competencies:

  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Advanced - Critical thinking skills
  • Advanced - Analytical skills

Knowledge & 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
  • 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 group 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-centred care
  • Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm


Other Information

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.