Medical Officer of Health

MF2/MF3 Medical Officer

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Health

Public Health & Primary Health Care Division

Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 24858

Salary(s):   $184,232.00 - $233,633.00 per year $37,599.00 qualification pay if eligible

Closing Date:   January 27, 2012

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to .

Manitoba Health has an excellent opportunity for a qualified physician to practice in an innovative and collaborative provincial public health system. The position is located in Brandon which is the second largest city in Manitoba and is located in the southwestern area of the province.  Brandon has a population of 46,000 and is home to Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College as well as the Brandon Wheat Kings hockey team.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:
- Physician with advanced training or combination of training and experience in public health, including   Fellowship in Community Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or Masters/PhD in Public Health or Community Health Sciences
- Physician required to be licensed (or eligible) to practice medicine in Manitoba
- Knowledge, expertise and leadership in regards to population health assessment, surveillance, health protection, disease and injury prevention, health promotion and advocacy to reduce health inequities
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse and multi stakeholder groups
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Desired:
- Knowledge of environmental health and hazards

Duties:

This position is responsible for providing leadership and expertise, advice, and service in public health as part of the regional team of Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) in the Brandon Regional Health Authority (RHA).  MOHs are appointed by the Minister of Health and have legislated authorities/duties under the Public Health Act.  They also provide health expertise at the senior management level of the  RHAs.  Responsibilities include monitoring and assessing the health of the public, investigating and mitigating immediate risks to the public health; communicate to public and health professionals on public health issues; contribute to policy and program development; maintain medical knowledge of the core public health sciences including epidemiology, communicable diseases, environmental hazards, health promotion and preventive medicine.  MOHs participate in the provincial 24/7 on call service for public health urgent and emergency events.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 24858
4089-300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg MB , R3B 3M9
Phone:  204-788-6300
Fax: 204-945-1999

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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