Medical Health Officer - Medical Director (MHO-MD)

We are seeking a committed and driven Medical Health Officer-Medical Director (MHO-MD) who wants to lead and implement programs that make a difference in our communities. This is a dynamic and pivotal role that provides the opportunity to apply skills and training in generalist public health practice, as well as undertake strategy and operations work within a regional portfolio, and develop connections from the local to provincial level.

The incoming candidate will work under the direction of the Vice President, Population Health (VP, PH) and report directly to Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) for legislated duties, as well as work closely with the Executive Medical Director, Population and Public Health (ED, PPH) for regional portfolio MD duties. The next MHO-MD will be a progressive health care leader who promotes cultural safety, encourages new health care initiatives and programs, and is passionate about quality in public health.

The Medical Health Officer-Medical Director is accountable for:

• Working in partnership with Clinical Directors to provide specialized strategic oversight and management of Population and Public Health programs and services, in areas including communicable disease, health protection, immunizations, maternal-child health, population health promotion and others.
• Geographical medical health officer coverage within the Fraser East, Fraser North, or Fraser South areas, including community health, school health, health protection, and communicable disease, with support from local teams.
• Leading MHO statutory programs for Fraser Health and the Province, as determined by the VP, PH and CMHO.
• Legislated responsibilities to the Province, Municipalities, Regional Districts, and School Boards to align professional standards for MHO’s in BC, as identified by the Provincial Health Officer.
• Building and enhancing effective partnerships with academic institutions, professional associations and other community and clinical settings.
• Championing new healthcare initiatives and programs in support of Fraser Health’s strategic goals and objectives.

The successful candidate will have:

• Completed Medical Degree and eligible for full license to practice medicine in BC as well as completion of Masters in Health Sciences (or equivalent education).
• FRCPC Designation in Public Health and Preventive Medicine/Community Medicine is required.
• Demonstrated experience with health program administration and management, including serving on medical advisory committees, management of program budgets and labour relations, and community advisory committees.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement, action and discretion in performing responsibilities.
• Current BC Driver’s License and access to transportation for business-related purposes is required.

Supporting 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

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.

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.