OPH - Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH)

at  City of Ottawa

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)

KNOWLEDGE

• Relevant legislation
• Up-to-date 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
• Up-to-date 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Immunization Policy: OPH has an immunization policy requiring all employees to report their COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination status annually
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  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
  The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
  Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
  The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
  Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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