Area Medical Health Officer

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.

Job Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience, at an operational level, as a medical leader who has developed and led innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Has knowledge of and experience in guiding health quality improvement processes and initiatives
• Has experience working in a team-based setting including co-leadership (dyad leadership) roles and relationships
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent means of timely travel responses

Education:

• Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential would be an asset
• Advanced education in Health Care Administration, Public Administration and/or Leadership Studies would be an asset
• Participation in the Canadian Medical Association’s Physician Leadership Institute would be an asset
• Additional training and/or education in leadership/management would be an asset
• Additional training in a public health and preventive medicine sub-specialty area of interest could be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced 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, financial 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
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• 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

Benefits

Remuneration: $297,077 to $374,578

Additional Information

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (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.

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.

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: After January 1, 2027

This posting will remain open until filled.

For inquiries related to this position, please reach out:

careers@saskhealthauthority.ca