Area Medical Health Officer

Saskdocs; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 297,000 - 375,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority invites qualified physicians to apply for the Medical Health Officer position. The FTE is flexible, up to 1.0 based on availability. The MHO will join the PHPM team and provide services for SHA in collaboration with other PHPM specialists and academic partners.

MHOs are designated under The Public Health Act. There is opportunity for leadership at regional/provincial levels and potential for academic appointments.

Qualifications

• Public health training required or eligible for CPSS licensure.
• Preference for RCPSC Public Health and Preventive Medicine certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead public health initiatives and programs in a defined geographic area.
• Provide MHO services in collaboration with PHPM specialists and SHA partners.
• Contribute to provincial public health programs and academic activities.

Skills

Public Health Knowledge

Leadership

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Policy & Legislation

Coaching/Development

Education

Canadian Medical Education

Health Administration (asset)

Leadership Institute (asset)

Physician Leadership Institute (asset)

Job description

Vacancy #: 2024-25-270752 Number of Vacancies: 1 Vacancy Opening For: Specialist Employment Type: Temporary Employment Term: Part Time Posting Date: August 7, 2026 Closing Date: October 30, 2026 0:00 Hours of Work: Days; 37.50 hours per 1 week rotation. Method of Payment Description: Salary range $297,077 to $374,578 for 1.0 FTE

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), invites qualified physicians to apply for the position of Medical Health Officer (MHO). The FTE for this temporary position is flexible with opportunities available up to 1.0 FTE based on the successful candidate’s availability and mutual agreement with the SHA. The successful applicant will join the Saskatchewan Health Authority 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.

Medical Health Officers 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.

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates will have specialty training in public health and/or preventive medicineand be eligible for provisional or regular licensure from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification or are eligible for certification from theRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) 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.

Education:

• Canadian Certified Physician Executive Credential would be an asset.
• Advanced education in Health Care Administration, Public Administration and/or Leadership Studies would be an asset.
• Participation in the Canadian Medical Association’s Physician Leadership Institute would be an asset.
• Additional training and/or education in leadership/management would be an asset.
• Additional training in a public health and preventive medicine sub-specialty area of interest could be an asset.

Experience:

• Experience, at an operational level, as a medical leader who has developed and led innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Has knowledge of and experience in guiding health quality improvement processes and initiatives
• Has experience working in a team-based setting including co-leadership (dyad leadership) roles and relationships
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent means of timely travel responses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of the Health care system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and applicable laws
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including the community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Is committed to delivering on patient, family and community-centred care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm

Additional Information

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process.

The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Term of position: August 31, 2026 up to December 31, 2029

This posting will remain open until filled.

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.