16 Aug 2016

Full-Time Medical Officer of Health

Bay of Plenty District Health Board – Posted by EditorBrighton, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

Medical Officer of Health

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Zone Lead Medical Officer of Health, the Zone Medical Officer of Health (MOH) holds a leadership position within Alberta Health Services.  The MOH has statutory responsibilities under the Public Health Act related to investigation and control of communicable diseases, infection prevention and control and environmental threats to the health of the population.  In addition, the MOH has responsibility for bringing a public health/population health perspective to strategic and operational planning in the health system.  This includes participation in the planning and delivery of health promotion, disease and injury prevention and emergency/disaster management initiatives.

Other components of the position include:
– Providing public health leadership and expertise as a Public Health Consultant
– Demonstrated competence in the areas of communicable disease control and immunization programming
– Developing and leading strategic initiatives applicable to population and public health matters
– Working as the physician partner of the Executive Director in public health matters
– Participating in public health research and training of public health professionals

Qualifications:
– MD Eligible for licensure in Alberta
– FRCP(C) with specialty in Public Health Preventive Medicine

Medical Officer of Health

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Job Categories: Featured. Job Types: Full-Time. Salary: To Be Discussed. Job expires in Endless.

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