Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health

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Job InformationJob Title: Deputy Chief Medical Officer of HealthJob Requisition ID: 36943Ministry: HealthLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25Regular/Temporary: Temporary ContractScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is selectedClassification: Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health (MMOH1)About UsThe Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspxThe Ministry of Health is working towards building a more resilient and sustainable health care system that can respond to future pandemics and other system-wide health challenges, while improving health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centred, quality health services; leading a coordinated response to communicable disease outbreaks, and public health emergencies and concerns; planning capital infrastructure; supporting innovative information management and technologies; regulating health care; and, funding the health system.The Department of Health establishes the Government of Alberta’s strategic direction for health, including advising government on health policy, legislation and standards, and public health concerns; monitoring and reporting health system performance; setting policies and priorities for the electronic/digital health environment; and, providing oversight and ensuring accountability across the health system.For further information, visit the ministry website at https://www.alberta.ca/health.aspxFor further information about Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH) please visit the website at https://www.alberta.ca/office-of-the-chief-medical-officer-of-health.aspx .RoleReporting to the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health (DCMOH) is a recognized public health specialist. As the DCMOH, you will assist the CMOH in monitoring and reporting on the health of Albertans, and play a critical role in advising on and supporting implementation of public health policy, standards and practices. With responsibility for specific public health files such as: Health Protection, Environmental Public Health, Population Health Assessment, Surveillance, Addictions and Mental Health, and Disease and Injury Prevention, etc., your role is vital to maintaining the capacity of the OCMOH to oversee and provide leadership for improved public health, and to delivering expert medical direction that supports policy development within the OCMOH and the department. Your focus is system wide as you collaborate with other ministries, Alberta Health Services and front-line public health providers in the provision of public health medical expertise. As an integral member of the OCMOH, you will share accountability for achieving government public health priorities.You will be relied upon to work with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to government such as other divisions within Alberta Health and other ministries within the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. These roles are key in advising on the need for legislation, policies, standards and practices affecting the population’s health by providing public health leadership, medical expertise, clinical knowledge, and skill in evaluation to the department and other agencies.QualificationsYour medical career has revolved around a passion for public health and reflects ten (10) years of public health experience in leadership roles and an understanding of intervention strategies and disease control. You thrive in high-paced environments, understand the core functions of public health, legislation and legislative frameworks, and policy development, and are equipped with innovative thinking about the delivery of public health services. A consultative approach and ability to collaborate and build trusted relationships at all levels within your organization and with strategic partners is essential for success. A medical degree and license to practice, or eligibility to be licensed to practice medicine in Alberta, is required. A medical degree and certification in community medicine with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent in public health and a license to practice, or eligibility for a license to practice as a specialist in Community Medicine/Public Health and Preventive Medicine, is required.Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered. Media engagement experience is considered an asset.SalaryThis position offers a competitive salary and benefits and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.NotesFinal candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer: Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx Pension plans:Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca Leadership and mentorship programsProfessional learning and developmentResearch Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.Position ProfileHow To ApplyClick on the “Apply Now” button.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspxApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources For Applicantshttps://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspxhttps://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspxhttps://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx . Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca .If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

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