Job Description
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), invites qualified physicians to apply for the position of Medical Health Officer (MHO). The successful applicant will join the SHA clinical Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM), and a team of public health physicians providing MHO services on behalf of the SHA in collaboration with other PHPM specialists at the Ministry of Health, partner organizations and in academia. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team providing public health services to a defined geographic area within the province with the potential for leadership in a core functional area of public health at the regional or provincial level. As well, there is the potential for academic work.
MHOs are designated by the Minister of Health, and have legislated authorities and duties under The Public Health Act of Saskatchewan. SHA MHOs work on behalf of the populations of specified Health Networks and fulfill their responsibilities primarily at the Area level, with opportunities to contribute to provincial-level public health programs in a specialty area of interest.
The clinical Department and Academic Division of Public Health and Preventive Medicine combines service, research and teaching components, and delivers an accredited Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency training program, while also providing education at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels. The successful applicant is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of Saskatchewan's public health workforce and has the potential to be appointed as Medical Faculty at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine.
About the Saskatchewan Health Authority
The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high-quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front-line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high-quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
The SHA infrastructure and services consist of:
64 hospitals with 2,500 acute care patient beds
Approximately +,000 long-term care beds
Provincially coordinated quality, patient-centred care services, such as Acute hospital-based care, Long Term Care, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Primary Health Care, Public Health and many other community-based clinical programs designed to promote and maintain the health of the population
Job Qualifications
Successful candidates for the above position will have specialty training in public health and/or preventive medicine and be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with members of the public, clients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high-volume environment with a commitment to the provision of high-quality patient, family and community-centered care.
MHOs are designated by the Minister of Health, and have legislated authorities and duties under The Public Health Act of Saskatchewan. SHA MHOs work on behalf of the populations of specified Health Networks and fulfill their responsibilities primarily at the Area level, with opportunities to contribute to provincial-level public health programs in a specialty area of interest.
The clinical Department and Academic Division of Public Health and Preventive Medicine combines service, research and teaching components, and delivers an accredited Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency training program, while also providing education at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels. The successful applicant is dedicated to learning and is a partner in the growing educational needs of Saskatchewan's public health workforce and has the potential to be appointed as Medical Faculty at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine.
About the Saskatchewan Health Authority
The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high-quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front-line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high-quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
The SHA infrastructure and services consist of:
64 hospitals with 2,500 acute care patient beds
Approximately +,000 long-term care beds
Provincially coordinated quality, patient-centred care services, such as Acute hospital-based care, Long Term Care, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Primary Health Care, Public Health and many other community-based clinical programs designed to promote and maintain the health of the population
Job Qualifications
Successful candidates for the above position will have specialty training in public health and/or preventive medicine and be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
This individual should be a team player, be able to interact effectively with members of the public, clients, colleagues, staff and management, and function well in a high-volume environment with a commitment to the provision of high-quality patient, family and community-centered care.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Area Medical Health Officer (Mho) - Saskatoon position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Saskatoon offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
