- Responsible for carrying out the legislated requirements of the Public Health Act, Community Care Facility and Assisted Living Act, Drinking Water Protection Act, School Act, any regulations pursuant to these Acts, and health legislation pursuant to the Local Government Act, and any other legislation enacted that names the MHO-MD, including responsibility for communicable disease prevention and control, and for carrying out statutory functions within the Health Authority.
- Working in partnership with PPH Clinical Directors, the MHO-MD provides strong clinical leadership with joint decision making accountability for the delivery of PPH regional programs and services.
- Provides evidence based opinions to and works collaboratively with FH staff, physicians, municipal councils, school boards, other government ministries and the community on a wide variety of public health issues including communicable diseases, environmental health issues, non communicable disease prevention/health promotion, injury prevention, health equity, and emergency preparedness and response.
- Responsible for monitoring and assessing the health status of the community, supporting the VP PH and CMHO in making recommendations for strategies to address health issues to the Board and for providing leadership on implementing immediate actions when necessary to protect the health of the public.
- May assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of health programs and the planning and evaluation of programs designed to address emerging health issues.
- Responsible for advocating for actions that will improve the health of populations.
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Medical Health Officer - Surrey, Canada - Fraser Health
Description
Detailed OverviewSupporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health Under the direction of the VP PH and CMHO for geographic and legislated MHO duties, and the Executive Medical Director, Population and Public Health (EMD PPH) for regional portfolio MD duties, the MHO-MD is responsible for working in partnership with Clinical Directors to provide strategic oversight and management of PPH programs and services, and for leading MHO statutory programs for Fraser Health (FH) and the Province, as determined by the VP PH and CMHO.
The MHO-MD has legislated responsibilities to the Province, Municipalities, Regional Districts, and to School Boards and complies with the professional standards for MHOs in British Columbia as identified by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO).
These responsibilities are reviewed by the VP PH and CMHO.This position involves the provision of geographic coverage in the Fraser East, Fraser North, or Fraser South areas as well as regional responsibilities for specific programs and services.
Specific duties for each MHO-MD within FH will be determined by the VP PH and CMHO in accordance with the needs of FH and may be subject to change as required within the following key responsibility areas:Statutory/Legislative Requirements Management Community Medicine/Public Health Preventive Medicine Consultant Population Health Community Health Planning, Evaluation, Research and Program Development Advocacy Responsibilities The specific duties for each MHO-MD within FH will be determined by the VP PH and CMHO in accordance with the needs of FH.
Statutory & LegislativeThe designated regional or geographic MHO-MD is the lead for coordinating issues/communications management within PPH where PPH is the lead program.
Community Medicine/Public Health Preventive Medicine ConsultantSupports the VP PH and CMHO in advising the Executive and Board about health concerns and contributes to health planning for the region.
The MHO-MD participates in the FH MHO call group, as per the terms and conditions specified in the MOCAP contract, pursuant to the Doctors of BC agreement.
Qualifications Education and Experience A Medical Degree and eligibility for a full license to practice medicine in British Columbia plus a Masters in Health Sciences (or equivalent qualifications to MHSc).
A FRCP(C) in Public Health and Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine is required.Additionally, experience with health program administration and management including serving on medical advisory committees, program management responsibility (including budgets and labour relations) and community advisory committees would be beneficial.
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, action and discretion in the carrying out of responsibilities. Current BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.Competencies Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Professional/Technical Capabilities Demonstrated leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to create and support innovation.Demonstrated communication skills - written, oral and public presentation skills Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with members of Senior Executive Team, Board, agenices and professionals.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve. demonstrated ability to establish courses of action for self and others that are results oriented. Demonstrated commitment to the value of continuous learning. Physical ability to perform duties of position.