Medical Health Officer

at  Interior Health Authority

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

Are you looking for a new and rewarding senior leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Medical Health Officer. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance for those who live outside the Interior Region may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Medical Degree (MD) with current (or eligible for) full registration and licensure to practice medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Fellowship in Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences or equivalent post-graduate training.
• Two years of experience in progressively more complex and senior medical administrative or public health leadership roles
• BC Driver’s License for travel as required within and between our geographically distributed communities.

LEADS CAPABILITIES

Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:

• Leads Self/Cultural Agility – self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Engages Others/Empathy – communicates effectively; listens with heart rather than reacting.
• Achieves Results/Process Orientation – takes action to implement decisions, assesses & evaluates results, follows culturally respectful processes that also produce results.
• Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship – builds partnership and networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers and service, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture.
• System Transformation/Credible Champion – demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Indigenous people.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Superior skills in epidemiology and surveillance to support the interpretation and dissemination of public health data to inform and evaluate public health planning, programming and policy.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, provincial policy, practice standards, and clinical guidelines to ensure well-informed evidence based decision-making.
• Experience developing coalitions, cultivating strategic partnerships, defining a common

purpose, reaching consensus, and negotiating to conclude a process.

• Ability to communicate with clarity, integrity, and sensitivity to build trust with government partners, non-governmental agencies, media, peers and the public.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving and innovative abilities to develop effective strategies and ensure support and attainment of goals.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today

• Ability to communicate with clarity, integrity, and sensitivity to build trust with government partners, non-governmental agencies, media, peers and the public.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving and innovative abilities to develop effective strategies and ensure support and attainment of goals.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position