Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health Position

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health to join our team at the Department of Health and Wellness. As a key member of our Public Health branch, you will play a critical role in supporting the Chief Medical Officer of Health in providing leadership and expertise related to the promotion and protection of health and the prevention of disease and injury.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Provide leadership, strategic direction, and content expertise to the health protection, medical epidemiology, and data stewardship functions of DHW and NSH Public Health.
  • Collaborate with DHW and NSH Public Health leaders and content expertise to health promotion and disease and injury prevention functions of the NSH and IWK.
  • Provide public health physician expertise to the Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change on issues involving the interface between human health and the environment.
  • Contribute to research and knowledge translation on issues that are of public health relevance to Nova Scotia and participate in the teaching and training of current and future public health and other healthcare practitioners.
  • Represent Nova Scotia at provincial, regional, federal, and federal/provincial/territorial meetings, committees, and conferences to ensure policy/programs/standards and decisions reflect current evidence-based information and policy trends.
Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for a candidate with a medical license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and a Public Health and Preventive Medicine fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent training). A minimum of 5 years in a leadership position in public health is required.

What We Offer
  • Career development opportunities, including access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • An engaging workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

We offer a competitive salary range of $9,027.36 - $11,284.22 bi-weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan, health, dental, and life insurance, as well as general illness, short and long-term disability, vacation, and employee and family assistance programs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from Indigenous people, African Nova Scotians, and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

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