Chief Medical Health Officer

Who are we looking for:

Are you looking for a new and rewarding executive leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Chief Medical Health Officer. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Apply today to join our amazing team.

Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance may be provided

The salary for the position is $344,696. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) fulfills the role of leading Population and Public Health programs at Interior Health, while being jointly accountable to the Provincial Health Officer.

The CMHO is responsible for leading all population and public health programs, including health promotion, disease and injury prevention and health protection in addition to overseeing the work of Interior Health’s Medical Health Officers. The CMHO also plays a lead role in the area of epidemiology and surveillance. The CMHO holds overall accountability for compliance with the Public Health Act and a number of other related legislation and regulations.

What will you work on:

1. Performs the duties of a Medical Health Officer (MHO), as defined in provincial legislation, including on-call, and in alignment with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s CanMEDS framework, and with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement triple aim philosophy.
2. Assesses and reports on population health status and health needs within Interior Health.
3. Works with municipalities, regional health districts and community partners to support the development of healthy communities and healthy-built environments.
4. Directs the work of IH Medical Health Officers and senior population and public health directors.
5. Acts as a public health and preventive medicine expert and consultant to the Senior Executive Team, the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee, physicians, staff, programs and community organizations or groups.
6. Reports annually on the health of the population and the extent to which population health targets established by the government and Interior Health have been achieved.
7. Monitors organizational and portfolio performance against operating targets and key performance indicators. Ensures programs and services are designed, integrated, operated, measured, and reported on in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and attainment of established goals and objectives.
8. Establishes and oversees annual operating plans and related budgets for the CMHO portfolio, developing an appropriate organizational structure and allocating the financial, technological, physical, and human resources required to achieve current and long-range strategies and meet operating objectives within the organization’s fiscal framework.
9. Provides leadership to all staff within Population and Public Health through coaching, mentoring, guiding, modelling key behaviours, and encouraging dialogue to create a respectful and motivating environment that encourages achievement of maximum potential, personal goals, and performance targets.
10. Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners to address issues, share information, and promote partnerships. Collaborates and participates with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, other BC Health Authorities, and provincial and national organizations on public health-related initiatives.
11. Keeps abreast of current management and professional practices, issues, and trends affecting health service delivery at the provincial and organizational levels.
12. In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.
13. Provides leadership for other services, programs, or projects as assigned by the President and CEO.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).