Oph - Associate Medical Officer of Health (Amoh) - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

Requisition ID: 11881

Department:
Ottawa Public Health

Service:
Ottawa Public Health Dept.

Branch:
Public Health Medical Service

Employment Type: 1 Part-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 21.00 hours per week

Affiliation:

MPE
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Ottawa Public Health

Application Close: 05/04/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

Ottawa Public Health is responsible for providing public health programs and services that contribute to the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of the residents of Ottawa, in compliance with Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards, protocols and guidelines and other related public health legislation.

In partnership with the people and communities of Ottawa, Ottawa Public Health improves and advocates for health and well-being through prevention, promotion and protection.

Reporting to the Deputy Medical Officer of Health, the Associate Medical Officer of Health's duties and responsibilities include: leading, planning, developing and evaluating Public Health programs and services; advising the Medical Officer of Health in matters affecting the operations of Ottawa Public Health; assessing community health problems; improving public relations and interpreting Public Health policies, objectives and roles to the public; monitoring communicable and chronic disease trends and supervising related health promotion, and disease and injury prevention and control programs relevant to the AMOH's specific areas of focus.

You provide medical consultation for operational and public policy issues, teach learners and health practitioners about public and population health principles and practices, and contribute to health system transformation.

You also support the strategic planning process and operations of the work unit, including community engagement, and human and financial resources strategies.

You contribute to fostering an environment of employee engagement, cultural humility, and continuous quality improvement, including client and community engagement and evidence-informed decision-making.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) in Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible public health and preventative medicine experience in the public health field with emphasis on program planning, assessing and leading community health problems, and providing medical direction to public health professionals (including experience as a physician within the public health sector)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Physician licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

KNOWLEDGE:

Relevant legislation
Uptodate scientific/technical public health and preventive medicine (PHPM) skills including epidemiology, statistics
Community resources and services
Health planning and program development
Research design
Government organizations and funding, accounting and budgeting techniques
Uptodate medical expertise, particularly concerning communicable diseases, environmental health, health policy, and chronic disease and injury prevention
Project management principles
Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Leadership Competencies

The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential.

These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Immunization Policy: OPH has an immunization policy requiring all employees to report their COVID19 and Influenza vaccination status annually
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