Description:

Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health / Commissioner of Public Health, the Associate Medical Officer of Health provides leadership, strategic direction and medical consultation with respect to health promotion and disease prevention programs and services to the public in Regional Niagara.

Education

• Medical Degree.
• Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Community Medicine or a Masters Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or Community Medicine from a recognized university (as mandated by the Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1983 and Ontario Regulation 164/84 under same).

Knowledge

• 5 years’ experience in Public Health environment.
• Experience in the leadership and management of Public Health Services in a municipal or government setting is preferred.
• Current license to independently practice medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Knowledge of Health Protection and Promotion Act, OPHS and OPHOS.