Medical Officer of Health

Job Information

Job Title: Zone Medical Officer of Health

Job Requisition ID: 86648

Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location: Edmonton/Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Contract up to 5 years

Scope: Open

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found

Classification: Public Health Physician

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable primary health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to public health challenges, improving public health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services.

For further information, visit the ministry websites at https://www.alberta.ca/primary-and-preventative-health-services.

For further information about the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (OCMOH) please visit the website at https://www.alberta.ca/office-of-the-chief-medical-officer-of-health.

There are currently four Contract of Employment opportunities available, these include

• Lead and Zone MOH roles

Role

Within the Ministry, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) has legislated responsibilities to monitor and report on the health of Albertans, to be engaged in the development of health public policy, to make recommendations to promote and protect the health of the public and prevent disease and injury, and in the administration of the Public Health Act. In addition to public health activities (e.g. communicable disease prevention, surveillance, immunization, outbreak prevention, detection and control, health promotion and population health) the OCMOH provides leadership in promoting understanding and action on the social determinates of health and issues of inequity.

Reporting to the Zone Lead, you will function as a clinical expert in public health and preventive medicine practice and as a specialist medical consultant to other MOHs, physicians, healthcare providers and other stakeholders on patient and population public health issues. The focus of these roles includes control of communicable diseases, control of environmental and other threats to population health, respond to public health emergencies as well as promoting community health and advance health equity.

The Zone Medical Officer of Health (MOH) will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key internal and external health stakeholders. You will be expected to support on call coverage and help develop and implement public health practice and safety policies. You will lend your experience and expertise as an educator, preceptor and mentor to contribute to the improvement of public health knowledge. Your broad knowledge of principles and practices of public health include a deep understanding of general population health intervention strategies, of disease and injury prevention, communicable disease control, environmental public health, health public policy, emergency response and health impact assessment as well as an understanding of approaches to issues involving specific populations such as First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in Alberta will support your success.

The Southeast/Southwest Zone lead MOH will additionally be responsible for managing the MOH team in that region.

 

 

Qualifications

You are an accomplished Medical Doctor (MD), with specialty training in Community Medicine/Public Health & Preventive Medicine (FRCPC) preferred, or equivalent, or Family Medicine (CCFP) with a Masters in Public Health (MPH or equivalent) and Public Health experience. Individuals with credentials outside of Canada must have undertaken credential review by the Royal College. Candidates must hold CPSA licensure or be eligible for CPSA licensure.

Your career will include demonstrated project management, change management and stakeholder relationship skills including with department, leadership and other health agency and public audience stakeholders.

You are licensed to practice or are eligible for a license to practice in Community Medicine/Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Experience working as a Medical Officer of Health (MOH/MHO) is an asset. Experience in the Alberta government or Alberta health system, or both is preferred.

Salary $10,605.50 - $14,462.83 bi-weekly ($276,803.55 to $377,479.86 annually)

 

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Interviews are scheduled to begin in late October 2026.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development

 

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

 

 

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.