Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer

The Opportunity:

As Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer, reporting to the Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO), you will play a key leadership role in advancing public health priorities, protecting population health, and driving health equity across Saskatchewan.

• Provide expert medical and public health leadership to develop and implement policies, standards, and programs including health assessment and measurement, health promotion, disease and injury prevention and health protection.
• Monitor and report on population health and respond to emerging health challenges, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with key partners, including the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), other ministries, Indigenous governments and organizations, and national and international stakeholders.
• Support legislative responsibilities and the Chief Medical Health Officer to administer the legislated functions and responsibilities of the position as outlined in The Public Health Act, 1994 and regulations.
• Act as a spokesperson on public health matters, representing Saskatchewan in federal/provincial/territorial committees and providing trusted advice to decision-makers.
• Contribute to research and education, supporting capacity building in the field of public health and supervising students and residents, with potential academic appointment opportunities at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership in public health, including developing and implementing health programs, policies, or strategies;
• Expertise in epidemiology, health surveillance, and population health assessment;
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration across diverse sectors, including government, health authorities, Indigenous communities, and non-governmental organizations;
• Comprehensive knowledge of public health and preventive medicine principles, including health promotion, disease prevention, and communicable disease control;
• Strong ethical standards, integrity, and credibility within the public health community;
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills to build networks and engage effectively with stakeholders;
• Analytical and strategic thinking abilities to address complex public health challenges; and
• Familiarity with Saskatchewan’s health system or experience in government/public health settings is an asset.
  

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level D)
• Critical Thinking (Level D)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

Other Qualifications and Requirements:

Education

• A medical degree recognized in Canada.

Licenses, Certifications or Designations

• Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine in Saskatchewan with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Ministry of Health is dedicated to achieving a responsive, integrated and efficient health system that puts the patient first. The ministry partners with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and other health systems to build healthy people and healthy communities through: Better Health, health promotion and disease prevention; Better Care, improving the individual’s experience with the health care system; Better Value, strategically investing in our health care system; and Better Teams, building safe, quality workplaces to support patient-centred care. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.