Northern Health is the publicly funded healthcare provider for the northern two-thirds of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Northern Health is bordered by the Northwest and Yukon Territories to the north, the BC interior to the south, Alberta to the east, and Alaska and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Northern Health serves over 300,000 people in an area of 600,000 square kilometers. Northern Health operates over two dozen acute care facilities, several long-term care facilities for seniors, community & public health services including addictions and mental health. Northern Health has received recognition through the Excellence in BC Healthcare Awards for the Men’s Health Program, STOP HIV/AIDS Pilot Project Campaign and Road Health. Northern Health employs over 7,000 people.
Reporting to the Chief Medical Health Officer, the Medical Health Officer (MHO) provides leadership, support and advice in community medicine (including epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, and advocacy), and administration to various levels of the organization. The MHO works throughout the Northeast Region with various levels of government, partners and other agencies to assess the health needs of the populations and develop and implement strategies to improve the health of the population.
The ideal candidate is a physician leader in community medicine that is committed to improving the health of those living in Northern British Columbia through their unique focus on population health and primary health care. In addition, he or she will be a sound communicator with a natural ability to build relationships. Key to the success of this individual will be their ability to think critically and make informed decisions.
The Northeast region of British Columbia is a mecca for outdoor activities and brings people from all over the world to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The region also has a rich history and culture to discover with unique opportunities in all of the communities including museums, art galleries and pioneer villages. Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are easily accessible by road from Prince George and Edmonton. There are direct flights to Fort St. John from Prince George, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. You can fly direct to Vancouver and Terrace/Kitimat from Dawson Creek.
If this is the next step in your professional career, visit our website and submit your application to Shelina Esmail and Allison Rzen at http://pfmsearch.com/executive-opportunity/northern-health-northeast-medical-health-officer/