Medical Health Officer

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 262,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Medical Health Officer, where you will assess the health status of populations and administer relevant health regulations. This executive role offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development while making a positive impact on community health.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Excellent career prospects

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Employer-paid training and education opportunities

Employer-paid vacation and insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Relocation Allowance may be provided

Qualifications

• Experience with BC public health statutes and regulations.
• Strong background in health promotion and population health assessment.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in health policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report on population health to senior leadership.
• Administer BC public health statutes and regulations.
• Develop and evaluate local public health programs.

Skills

Public Health Knowledge

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Who Are We Looking For

Are you seeking a rewarding executive leadership role in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Health Officer. The role is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We value individuals who want to make a difference in their communities. Relocation allowance may be provided. Apply today to join our team.

Benefits of Joining Interior Health

• Attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Employer-paid training and education opportunities
• Employer-paid vacation and insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance may be provided

Salary range: $262,017 - $327,521. Salaries are determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Role Impact

Medical Health Officers assess, monitor, and report on the health status of populations in the Interior Health region. They administer relevant BC statutes and regulations, support public health programs, provide clinical consultation, and collaborate with partners to promote healthy policies.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief MHO and under oversight from the Provincial Health Officer, MHOs are designated by the Lieutenant Governor of BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and report on population health, advising senior leadership and the board.
• Administer BC statutes including the Public Health Act, Drinking Water Protection Act, and others.
• Provide clinical advice across settings and specialties.
• Offer strategic advice in areas like indigenous health, mental health, and emergency management.
• Develop and evaluate public health programs regionally and locally.
• Build partnerships with government, community, and non-profit organizations.
• Maintain a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support health equity and inclusive policy development.

Note: Interior Health values reconciliation and Indigenous rights; preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants in accordance with applicable laws.