Associate Medical Officer of Health

2 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Medical/Administration

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health / Commissioner of Public Health, the Associate Medical Officer of Health provides leadership, strategic direction and medical consultation with respect to health promotion and disease prevention programs and services to the public in Regional Niagara.

**Education**:

- Medical Degree.
- Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Community Medicine or a Masters Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or Community Medicine from a recognized university (as mandated by the Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1983 and Ontario Regulation 164/84 under same).

**Knowledge**:

- 5 years’ experience in Public Health environment.
- Experience in the leadership and management of Public Health Services in a municipal or government setting is preferred.
- Current license to independently practice medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
- Knowledge of Health Protection and Promotion Act, OPHS and OPHOS.

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Provides support and medical expertise in the development and implementation of Public Health activities, programs and initiatives, managing multiple health portfolios, maintaining awareness of international and provincial developments in public health and advising on appropriate local responses._**:

- Identifies and reports on issues related to programs and services, policy changes and issues relevant to public health.
- Responds to inquiries from the public on health related issues, presenting information as required to the public through media releases, public forums, presentations, etc.
- Provides input on community health planning or public health issues, participating on cross-region boards and committees.
- Provides consultation and act as a resource with all divisional directors, middle management staff, regarding clinical policy development, medical issues or liaison with the physician community within the region.
- Provides advice on all relevant principles, standards and legislation.
- Develops, manages and administers annual and multi-year Capital and Operating budgets for the operating unit, ensuring support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability, budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances and financial reporting is effectively managed in compliance with corporate financial policies.
- Authorize, and Administer the acquisition of goods and services for the operating unit and direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.
- Serves as the primary media spokesperson for the department on issues as designated by the Medical Officer of Health.
- Assumes backup duties of the Medical Officer of Health, preparing for and attending a variety of senior management, Committee and Regional Council meetings and committees external to the Corporation (example, Ministry of Health meetings, etc.).

**_ Provides more intensive medical advice and expertise in the management of public health issues in areas specific to assigned portfolios._**:

- Supports departmental achievements of Performance Indicators

**_ Conducts or directs research on community health problems, preparing written papers for publication and presentation at public health or speciality

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